RunRace USA › Iowa › Des Moines › Santa Run 5k

Santa Run 5k

Des Moines, Iowa · Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 5K

Official race page & registration ↗

Santa Run 5k takes place on Saturday, December 12, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa. The race is run over 5K. For anyone travelling in, West Des Moines is about 5 miles away and Omaha is about 122 miles away.

It is one of 12 races on the Iowa calendar that December.

Date
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Location
Des Moines, Iowa
Distances
5K
Entry fee
from $30 across event options; may include kids or shorter events. Check distance-specific prices and fees.

Listing from the 2026 race calendar, refreshed nightly. Details can change: confirm date and entry on the official race page before travelling. Spot an error? Tell us here.

Making a race weekend of it?

Stay near the start line in Des Moines: check in Dec 11, out Dec 13.

Hotels on Booking.com ↗ Hotels on Expedia ↗

Common questions

When is Santa Run 5k?

Santa Run 5k is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2026.

Where is Santa Run 5k held?

Santa Run 5k is held in Des Moines, Iowa. It is about 5 miles from West Des Moines and 122 miles from Omaha.

What distances does Santa Run 5k offer?

The listed distances are 5K.

How much does Santa Run 5k cost?

Listed event options start from $30. This minimum may be for a kids or shorter event. Check the official race page for your distance's current price and any additional fees.

How do I register for Santa Run 5k?

Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.

More races nearby

Within about 60 miles, ordered by approximate straight-line distance between listed locations.

See every race on the Iowa calendar, all Des Moines races, Iowa 5Ks, or use the Race Finder for maps and filters.