Santa Run 915
About this race
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with Santa Run 915, El Paso’s newest holiday tradition! Join us on Saturday, December 12, 2026, in Downtown El Paso for a festive morning bringing together fitness, family, community, and holiday cheer. Whether you’re ready to take on the Santa Run 915 5K, prefer to stroll through the festivities during Santa’s Naughty List Walk, or want to do both, there’s a way for everyone to join the celebration.
EVENT DETAILS:
- Saturday. Dec. 12, 2026 at Downtown El Paso, 300 N. Mesa, El Paso, TX 79901
- Events: Santa's 5K Run and/or Santa's Naughty List Walk (21+ years)
- Registration includes:
- Santa's 5K Run- Event shirt, Santa Hat, Finisher Medal, Race Bib, Swag Bag.
- Santa's Naughty List Walk- Event shirt, Naughty Head Gear, Holiday Alcoholic Samples per available booth, Swag Bag.
🏃 Santa's 5K Run:
Hit the streets of Downtown El Paso for a festive 5K surrounded by hundreds of Santa hats, holiday energy, music, and plenty of Christmas spirit. Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply enjoying the experience, runners of all levels are welcome.
🎅 Santa’s Naughty List Walk:
Not a runner? No problem! Santa’s Naughty List Walk is a festive walking experience for those who would rather stroll, socialize, and enjoy our exclusive holiday alcoholic samples for adults 21+.
And yes—you can do both! Complete the 5K and then join the Naughty List Walk afterward to keep the celebration going. 🎉
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Santa Run 915 is more than a race. It’s a full holiday experience featuring a festive Downtown El Paso course, live DJ and entertainment, Christmas Village festivities, holiday photo opportunities, sponsor activations, and a post-race celebration.
ALL registered participants will receive an official Santa Run 915 event shirt, and we encourage everyone to wear it on event day.
And don't forget your Santa hat! 🎅 Santa hats are required as we come together to create a giant sea of Santa hats moving through Downtown El Paso.
❤️ Giving Back:
Santa Run 915 is proud to support organizations making a difference in our community:
❤️ El Paso Children’s Hospital Foundation
💛 Children’s Miracle Network
🐾 Humane Society of El Paso
Our Title Sponsor:
⭐ Proudly Presented by Cadence Lending Group
Cadence Lending Group is proud to serve as the Title Sponsor of Santa Run 915 and support the beginning of a new holiday tradition for the El Paso community.
Follow @SantaRun915 on Instagram and Santa Run 915 on Facebook for announcements, event updates, giveaways, and more.
🏃 Run. 🚶 Walk. 🎄 Be Merry.
Pick your distance
Running
Santa 5K Run Registration
🏃 Santa Run 915 5K Ready to run merry? 🎅 The Santa Run 915 5K takes participants through the heart of Downtown El Paso for a festive race-day experience filled with holiday energy, music, and plenty of Santa spirit. Whether you're racing for a personal best or simply joining us for the experience, runners of all levels are welcome. Your registration includes: 🎄 Entry into the Santa Run 915 5K 👕 Official red Santa Run 915 event shirt 🎅 Santa hat 🏅 Finisher medal 🎶 Access to the post-race celebration and Christmas Village Santa hats are required, and we encourage everyone to wear their official red event shirt as we create a sea of Santa hats running through Downtown El Paso! And the fun doesn't have to end at the finish line. After completing the 5K, you're welcome to join Santa's Naughty List Walk and keep the celebration going.
Naughty & Nice Bundle
Naughty & Nice List Bundle 🎅 Want the full Santa Run 915 experience? The Naughty & Nice List Bundle gives you access to both events while keeping things simple with one official event shirt. Your bundle includes: 🏃 Entry into the Santa Run 915 5K 🎄 Entry into Santa’s Naughty List Walk 👕 One official Santa Run 915 event shirt 🎅 Santa hat AND Naughty Accessory Head Gear 🏅 Finisher medal 🥂 Access to participating sampling booths for guests 21+ 🎄 Access to the Christmas Village and post-event festivities Run the 5K, then keep the fun going with Santa’s Naughty List Walk and enjoy the complete Santa Run 915 experience! One registration. Two experiences. One unforgettable holiday morning.
Walking
Santa's Naughty List Walk
🎅 Santa's Naughty List Walk Not running the 5K? You're still invited to join the fun! Santa's Naughty List Walk is a festive walking experience through Downtown El Paso designed for those who want to stroll, socialize, and enjoy the holiday celebration at their own pace. Along the walk, participants will encounter festive booths and experiences, including complimentary alcohol samples for participants ages 21 and older. 🍷🎄 Valid government-issued photo ID will be required to participate in alcohol sampling. Don't drink? No problem! The Naughty List Walk is for everyone, and enjoying alcohol is completely optional. Your registration includes: 🚶 Entry into Santa's Naughty List Walk 👕 Official red Santa Run 915 event shirt 🎅 Naughty Accessory Head Gear 🎄 Access to the Christmas Village and post-event festivities 🥂 Access to participating sampling booths for guests 21+ You can participate in the Naughty List Walk on its own or keep the fun going after completing the Santa Run 915 5K. Come with your friends, bring your holiday spirit, and get ready to Walk. Sip. Be Merry. 🎄 Naughty Accessory Head Gear required. Naughty behavior is optional. 😉
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in El Paso, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:56 AM and sets at 5:03 PM local time (MST) in El Paso on December 12, 2026 — 10h 06m of daylight.
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