Niagara PAL Santa Dash 5k
- Date Sat 5th December 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Niagara Falls, New York
- Price Free - $33.45
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a festive celebration at the Niagara PAL Santa Dash 5K on Saturday, December 5th, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM! This exciting race is part of the Jingle Falls Weekend, making it the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. Runners are encouraged to don their best holiday-themed costumes, with cash prizes awarded for the most creative outfits! The first 100 registered participants will receive a guaranteed t-shirt, so be sure to register by November 6th to secure your size.
This event welcomes high school groups, offering special pricing for teams of up to 10 runners for just $100! After the race, stick around to enjoy the vibrant post-race festivities and join in on the Jingle Falls activities, including the NFS Makers Market, Breakfast with Santa, and photo opportunities next to the beautifully lit Christmas tree. Plus, enjoy the convenience of free city parking during the weekend festivities. Don’t miss out on this joyful event that combines fitness, fun, and holiday spirit!
This event welcomes high school groups, offering special pricing for teams of up to 10 runners for just $100! After the race, stick around to enjoy the vibrant post-race festivities and join in on the Jingle Falls activities, including the NFS Makers Market, Breakfast with Santa, and photo opportunities next to the beautifully lit Christmas tree. Plus, enjoy the convenience of free city parking during the weekend festivities. Don’t miss out on this joyful event that combines fitness, fun, and holiday spirit!
Organiser's Description
NIAGARA PAL SANTA DASH 5K
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5TH @ 9:00AM
*NEW THIS YEAR*
THE NIAGARA PAL SANTA DASH 5K IS A PART OF THE JINGLE FALLS WEEKEND EVENTS!!
COSTUMED RUNNERS ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED!
CASH PRIZES FOR THE BEST HOLIDAY THEMED OUTFITS
THE FIRST 100 REGISTERED RUNNERS ARE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT.
REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 6TH TO GUARANTEE YOUR SHIRT SIZE.
(REGISTRATIONS AFTER NOVEMBER 6TH MIGHT STILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT, BUT THERES NO GUARANTEE IT WILL BE IN YOUR SIZE.)
HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS: YOU CAN REGISTER UP TO 10 RUNNERS FOR ONLY $100!
CHOOSE 5K STUDENT AND THEN SCROLL DOWN TO MULTI-PERSON PRICING.
_Some exclusions may apply._
CITY PARKING IS FREE DURING JINGLE FALLS WEEKEND!
STICK AROUND AFTER THE RACE FOR ALL OF THE FUN POST-RACE PARTY ACTIVITIES, BUT ALSO JOIN IN ON THE JINGLE FALLS ACTIVITIES THAT WILL ALSO BE GOING ON:
*
NFS MAKERS MARKET
*
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA (NOT LED BY NPAL)
*
BE SURE TO SNAP A PIC NEXT TO THE LIT CHRISTMAS TREE!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5TH @ 9:00AM
*NEW THIS YEAR*
THE NIAGARA PAL SANTA DASH 5K IS A PART OF THE JINGLE FALLS WEEKEND EVENTS!!
COSTUMED RUNNERS ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED!
CASH PRIZES FOR THE BEST HOLIDAY THEMED OUTFITS
THE FIRST 100 REGISTERED RUNNERS ARE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT.
REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 6TH TO GUARANTEE YOUR SHIRT SIZE.
(REGISTRATIONS AFTER NOVEMBER 6TH MIGHT STILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT, BUT THERES NO GUARANTEE IT WILL BE IN YOUR SIZE.)
HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS: YOU CAN REGISTER UP TO 10 RUNNERS FOR ONLY $100!
CHOOSE 5K STUDENT AND THEN SCROLL DOWN TO MULTI-PERSON PRICING.
_Some exclusions may apply._
CITY PARKING IS FREE DURING JINGLE FALLS WEEKEND!
STICK AROUND AFTER THE RACE FOR ALL OF THE FUN POST-RACE PARTY ACTIVITIES, BUT ALSO JOIN IN ON THE JINGLE FALLS ACTIVITIES THAT WILL ALSO BE GOING ON:
*
NFS MAKERS MARKET
*
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA (NOT LED BY NPAL)
*
BE SURE TO SNAP A PIC NEXT TO THE LIT CHRISTMAS TREE!
Races
-
5k Santa Dash
Incl. $3.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th December 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$33.45
-
5k Student
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th December 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$17.50
-
1 Mile Walk (Untimed)
Incl. $2.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th December 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$12.00
Be a part of the fun by participating in a 1 mile walk! -
1 Mile Family Fun Walk Student With Guardian (Untimed)
Sat 5th December 2026 (9:00AM EST)
Free
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Niagara Falls Convention Center, 101 Old Falls St, Niagara Falls, 14303, NY, United States
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