Santa Run Silicon Valley
About the Event
Join us for the 14th Annual Santa Run Silicon Valley, benefiting Christmas in the Park!
This 5K Run/Walk is holiday fun for the whole family. You can dress up as your favorite holiday character or tradition, then make your way through San Jose for a festive afternoon celebrating the most wonderful time of the year! The flat, fast course begins on Santa Clara St. and concludes at Christmas in the Park, where you can enjoy the decorations and booths with your friends and family.
Santa Run Silicon Valley offers a 5K run/walk or a Kids Reindeer Dash. Both events are available in person or virtually. All 5K participants will receive our holiday-themed long sleeve tech shirt, ornament-style finisher medal, and race bib with timing chip. Kids Reindeer Dash participants will receive a festive short-sleeved t-shirt, an ornament-style finisher medal, a race bib, and milk and cookies at the finish line.
Join fellow runners on December 13, 2026 for the Santa Run Silicon Valley. It's a fantastic 5K, Kids Reindeer Dash (Ages 2 - 7), VIRTUAL Kids Reindeer Dash featuring a flat and fast course in San Jose.
Races Offered
Running
5K Santa Run
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: - Festive long-sleeved tech shirt - Ornament-style finisher medal - Bib with professional race timing - Post-race refreshments - Post-race festival at Christmas in the Park - A memorable holiday tradition!
Kids Reindeer Dash (Ages 2 - 7)
RACE DISTANCE: - Ages 2 to 3, 100 yards - Ages 4 to 5, 200 yards - Ages 6 to 7, 300 yards REGISTRATION INCLUDES: - Festive short-sleeved t-shirt - Ornament-style finisher medal - Race bib - Milk & cookies at the finish - Post-Race festival at Christmas in the Park - A memorable holiday tradition!
5K Santa's Helper
Looking for ways to give back this holiday season? Sign up as Santa's Helper to maximize your support for this timeless tradition benefiting Christmas in the Park! REGISTRATION INCLUDES: - Santa's Helper holiday gift bag - Festive long-sleeved tech shirt - Ornament-style finisher medal - Bib with professional race timing - 5pc Santa Suit - Post-race refreshments - Post-race festival at Christmas in the Park - A memorable holiday tradition!
Holiday Hero - Gold
Partner with Santa Run Silicon Valley as a Holiday Hero to show your commitment to preserving beloved, holiday traditions for the community. See below for tiered branding opportunities. GOLD HOLIDAY HEROES WILL RECEIVE: - Website: logo displayed on sponsor page - Registration platform: logo displayed on homepage and in confirmation emails - Opportunity for table at expo packet pickup - Virtual race bag: ad or special offer to all runners - On-stage mention
Holiday Hero - Silver
Partner with Santa Run Silicon Valley as a Holiday Hero to show your commitment to preserving beloved, holiday traditions for the community. See below for tiered branding opportunities. SILVER HOLIDAY HEROES WILL RECEIVE: - Virtual race bag: ad or special offer to all runners - On-stage mention
VIRTUAL 5K Santa Run
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: - Festive long-sleeved tech shirt - Ornament-style finisher medal - Race bib - FREE shipping if you register by December 7 - Access to RaceJoy tracking app - A memorable holiday tradition! Note: If you are participating in the virtual race AND would like your packet shipped to you, you must be registered by December 7. Race packets will be mailed out the week of December 8.
VIRTUAL Kids Reindeer Dash
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: - Festive short-sleeved t-shirt - Ornament-style finisher medal - Race bib - FREE shipping if you register by December 7 - A memorable holiday tradition! Note: If you are participating in the virtual race AND would like your packet shipped to you, you must be registered by December 7. Race packets will be mailed out the week of December 8.
Weather Overview
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About San Jose
Santa Run Silicon Valley takes place in San Jose, California, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.
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