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Santas On The Loose
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Santas On The Loose

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States View on map
Dec 05, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

The QUAD Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the 14th Annual "Santas on the Loose" 5K run/walk/kids dash family fun run. Santas on the Loose fills the streets of Webster Groves with people of all ages in holiday costumes as they run/walk through beautiful, historic Webster Groves. The first 500 registered 5K runners receive a long sleeve 100% poly shirt and a finisher medal.  The 1 Mile Run/Walk participants receive the same shirt and finisher medal.  Each Kids' Dash participant receives a medal.

The QUAD Area Chamber of Commerce supporting the communities of Webster Groves/Shrewsbury/Rock Hill/Brentwood is passionate about running and providing quality events like Santas on the Loose. We are committed to doing so while following the health and safety guidelines set by St. Louis County.

    *There will be no in-person registration, but online registration will remain open until the start of the race.
   * First place winners will receive awards immediately after the run at the Regions Bank/ServPro sponsor booth.
    *Water will be provided at the finish line; please bring your fluids needed during the race.

Pick your distance

Running

5K Run/Walk sponsored by Vitality Unlimited Spa

Dec 05, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$35.00
Open

1 Mile Run/Walk sponsored by Vitality Unlimited Spa

Run/Walk 1 Mile of the 5K Course, starting time 8:45am.

Dec 05, 2026 1.6K 8:45 AM
$35.00
Open

Kids Dash

Dec 05, 2026 0.4K 9:15 AM
$10.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Saint Louis, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 0.0° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 8.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) -4.8° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 7.1°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
18.1
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
2.0mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
73.6%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on December 5, 2026 (CST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on December 5, 2026 (CST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
9h 35m

The sun rises at 7:03 AM and sets at 4:39 PM local time (CST) in Saint Louis on December 5, 2026 — 9h 35m of daylight.

Course

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Results — Santas On The Loose

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 114 Saint Louis events

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