Santa Runs Palm Springs
About this race
We're excited to announce that the Santa Paws 5K is now the Santa Runs Palm Springs! The event you all love with a new twist!
This unique 5K event invites every participant to be Santa Claus! Each registered participant will receive a full Santa suit to wear during the event, which you can then keep.
Join us to run, walk, or stroll the 5K (3.1-mile) route. Strollers and dogs are welcome to participate!
For children 10 and under, we offer a 200-meter Elf Dash. Entry for the children's event is $15 and includes a finisher medal.
Everyone is welcome—runners, walkers, strollers, and dogs—for a morning filled with holiday cheer and plenty of Ho! Ho! Ho's!
Join fellow runners on December 19, 2026 for the Santa Runs Palm Springs. It's a fantastic 5K, Elf Dash featuring a flat and fast course in Palm Springs.
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Elf Dash
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About Palm Springs
Santa Runs Palm Springs takes place in Palm Springs, California, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.
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