Santa Run 5k
- Date Sat 13th December 2025
- Time 10:00AM CST
- Location Des Moines, Iowa
- Price $54.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to don your Santa suit and spread some holiday cheer at the annual Santa Run 5k in Des Moines, Polk on Saturday, December 13, 2025! Kicking off at 10:00 AM, this festive event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, whether you plan to jolly jog, sprint like Santa, or enjoy a leisurely walk or wheel through the winter wonderland. Every registrant will receive a complimentary Santa suit and a $10 gift certificate to Fleet Feet Des Moines, making it a perfect way to gear up for the holidays.
Best of all, your entry fee contributes to local charities like Girls on the Run, Children and Families of Iowa, and the Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa, adding an extra layer of goodwill to your holiday spirit. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a warm cup of delicious hot chocolate and join the post-race festivities at SingleSpeed Brewing Co. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet on Thursday, December 11, or Friday, December 12, at Fleet Feet Des Moines, or on race morning at Pace317. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and festive giving!
Best of all, your entry fee contributes to local charities like Girls on the Run, Children and Families of Iowa, and the Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa, adding an extra layer of goodwill to your holiday spirit. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a warm cup of delicious hot chocolate and join the post-race festivities at SingleSpeed Brewing Co. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet on Thursday, December 11, or Friday, December 12, at Fleet Feet Des Moines, or on race morning at Pace317. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and festive giving!
Organiser's Description
Ho, ho, ho! Join us for our annual Santa Run 5k on Saturday, December 13 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 $10 of your entry fee goes to one of our local charity partners of your choice-- Girls on the Run, Children and Families of Iowa, Team Run Free, Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa, or Living History Farms!
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 Brewing Co. for a post-race afterparty.
Packet pick-up will be held on Thursday, December 11 from 3:00-6:00 and Friday December 12 from 3:00-6:00 inside of Fleet Feet Des Moines. You can also pick up your packet the morning of the race from 8:30-9:30 at Pace317 (317 East 6th Street, Suite 101, Des Moines, IA), across from Fleet Feet.
All registrants get a Santa suit and a $10 gift certificate to Fleet Feet Des Moines. However, the REAL present is that $10 of your entry fee goes to one of our local charity partners of your choice-- Girls on the Run, Children and Families of Iowa, Team Run Free, Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa, or Living History Farms!
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 Brewing Co. for a post-race afterparty.
Packet pick-up will be held on Thursday, December 11 from 3:00-6:00 and Friday December 12 from 3:00-6:00 inside of Fleet Feet Des Moines. You can also pick up your packet the morning of the race from 8:30-9:30 at Pace317 (317 East 6th Street, Suite 101, Des Moines, IA), across from Fleet Feet.
Races
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Santa Run 5k
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Santa Suit
Sat 13th December 2025 (10:00AM CST)
$54.00
CLOSEDPacket Pickup will be on Thursday, December 11 and Friday, December 12 from 3:00 - 6:00 PM at Fleet Feet Des Moines. We will also have a limited race-day pickup from 8:30 - 9:30 AM at Pace317 Gym across from Fleet Feet, but highly encourage picking up your packet on Thursday or Friday. Day of registration is allowed. However, you may not receive the Santa suit size of your choice. Dogs and strollers are allowed, but please be conscious of road conditions, including heavily salted roads. Participants should park in the free parking garage at 600 E Locust St. or find street parking. Fleet Feet will not be providing parking validation at the 308 E 6th St. parking garage.
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