Wild Santa Run - 5k Fun Run

Wild Santa Run - 5k Fun Run
Registration includes a five-piece Santa Suit to run in, a post-race cider, and entry to the all-ages after-party featuring live holiday music.

Reindeer Run - Kids Fun Run
For kids 8 years old and under (must be able to run on their own) for the 1/4 mile Reindeer Run! Registration includes a pair of antlers and entry in the Reindeer Run. It starts at 9:30 AM (Updated start time!) before the Santa Run.

Registration Open
Registration is now open. All registration is online and must be completed before packet pick-up. Registration may close early if the event reaches capacity.

Packet Pickup
You can pick up your packet at the Wild State Cider taproom the week leading up to race day. 

​Race Week Packet Pick-Up

Wild State Cider

Monday, December 8 - Friday, December 12.

Check taproom hours here

There is no race day packet pick-up available in 2026. 

Race Day Schedule (subject to change)

9:30 am - Reindeer Run start at Wild State Cider

10:00 am - Wild Santa 5K start at Wild State Cider

9:00 am - 1:00 PM - Holiday music & party at the taproom

Parking

​Please arrive early or park on the surrounding streets. There will be no parking in the Wild State Cider parking lot.

Enjoy ciders outside or inside​

We will be offering your free ciders indoors or by the bonfires outside. Dress warm!

Join fellow runners on December 12, 2026 for the Wild Santa Run - 5k Fun Run. It's a fantastic 5K, 0.4K featuring a flat and fast course in Duluth.