2024 Santa Run 5k
- Date Sat 13th December 2025
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Des Moines, Iowa
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to spread some holiday cheer at the 2024 Santa Run 5k, taking place on Saturday, December 14, 2025, in the heart of Des Moines, Polk! This festive event kicks off at 10:00 AM and welcomes participants of all ages and abilities to join in the fun—whether you're jolly jogging, sprinting in your Santa suit, or enjoying a leisurely walk through the winter wonderland. As a special treat, all registrants will receive a Santa suit and a $10 gift certificate to Fleet Feet Des Moines. Plus, you’ll be giving back, as $15 from each entry fee supports local charities such as Girls on the Run and the Boys & Girls Club of Central Iowa.
Be sure to pick up your race packet on Thursday or Friday, December 12 and 13, from 3:00-6:00 PM at Fleet Feet Des Moines, or arrive early on race day for limited pickup. After you cross the finish line, warm up with delicious hot chocolate and celebrate at SingleSpeed’s post-race afterparty, where you can enjoy $2 off your first drink by simply showing your race bib or wearing your Santa suit. Come join the holiday spirit and make this a
Be sure to pick up your race packet on Thursday or Friday, December 12 and 13, from 3:00-6:00 PM at Fleet Feet Des Moines, or arrive early on race day for limited pickup. After you cross the finish line, warm up with delicious hot chocolate and celebrate at SingleSpeed’s post-race afterparty, where you can enjoy $2 off your first drink by simply showing your race bib or wearing your Santa suit. Come join the holiday spirit and make this a
Organiser's Description
Ho, ho, ho! Join us for our annual Santa Run 5k on Saturday, December 14 at 10:00 am! Whether you are jolly jogging, Santa sprinting, or winter wonderland walking or wheeling, this family friendly event is open to all ages and abilities.
All registrants get a Santa suit and a $10 gift certificate to Fleet Feet Des Moines. However, the REAL present is that $15 of your entry fee goes to one of the following charities of your choice:
Girls on the Run
Children's & Families of Iowa
Team Run Free
Living History Farms
Boys & Girls Club of Central Iowa
Packet pick up with be Thursday, December 12 from 3:00-6:00 PM and Friday, December 13 from 3:00-6:00 PM at Fleet Feet Des Moines. A limited packet pick up will be held before the race from 8:30-9:30 AM, so we highly encourage participants to pick up their packets on Thursday or Friday.
Race start time will begin at 10:00 AM on 5th and Walnut Street, with delicious hot chocolate at the finish line. Then, head over to SingleSpeed for a post-race afterparty and receive $2 off your first beer or soda if you show your race bib or are wearing a Santa suit!
All registrants get a Santa suit and a $10 gift certificate to Fleet Feet Des Moines. However, the REAL present is that $15 of your entry fee goes to one of the following charities of your choice:
Girls on the Run
Children's & Families of Iowa
Team Run Free
Living History Farms
Boys & Girls Club of Central Iowa
Packet pick up with be Thursday, December 12 from 3:00-6:00 PM and Friday, December 13 from 3:00-6:00 PM at Fleet Feet Des Moines. A limited packet pick up will be held before the race from 8:30-9:30 AM, so we highly encourage participants to pick up their packets on Thursday or Friday.
Race start time will begin at 10:00 AM on 5th and Walnut Street, with delicious hot chocolate at the finish line. Then, head over to SingleSpeed for a post-race afterparty and receive $2 off your first beer or soda if you show your race bib or are wearing a Santa suit!
Races
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2024 Santa Run 5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Santa Suit
Sat 13th December 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$32.80
OPENS 01 JULPacket Pickup will be on Thursday and Friday, December 12 and 13 from 3:00-6:00 PM inside Fleet Feet Des Moines. We will also have race day pickups from 8:30 9:30 AM, but highly encourage picking up your packet on Thursday or Friday. Day of registration is allowed. However, you will not receive a full Santa suit. Participants should park in the free parking garage at 600 E Locust or find street parking. Fleet Feet will not be providing parking validation at the 308 E 6th St parking garage.
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