The Basalt Santa Sprint 5K
- Date Sat 13th December 2025
- Time 9:00AM MST
- Location Basalt, Colorado
- Price $48.70
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and don your festive attire for the inaugural Basalt Santa Sprint 5K, taking place on Saturday, December 13th, 2025! This cheerful holiday race in beautiful Basalt, Colorado, invites participants of all ages and abilities (ages 6 and up) to dash through the charming streets of the Old Town area. The race begins at 9:00 AM in Basalt River Park, where you’ll kick off the festive season with a fun-filled 5K that promises to be a unique experience.
Every registered participant will receive a Santa suit to wear during the race, making it a jolly sight as you navigate the course that winds through neighborhood streets and scenic bike paths. Plus, enjoy chip timing and a finisher medal to commemorate your achievement! Don’t forget, bib and Santa suit pick-up will be available on Friday evening, December 12th, and again on race morning starting at 7:00 AM. With early bird pricing available from November 5th and discounts for families, this is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays with friends and family while staying active. Join us for this festive event and kick off the holiday season in style!
Every registered participant will receive a Santa suit to wear during the race, making it a jolly sight as you navigate the course that winds through neighborhood streets and scenic bike paths. Plus, enjoy chip timing and a finisher medal to commemorate your achievement! Don’t forget, bib and Santa suit pick-up will be available on Friday evening, December 12th, and again on race morning starting at 7:00 AM. With early bird pricing available from November 5th and discounts for families, this is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays with friends and family while staying active. Join us for this festive event and kick off the holiday season in style!
Organiser's Description
_RUN RUN RUDOLPH, SANTA'S GOT A NEW RACE IN TOWN!_
Welcome to the 1st annual BASALT SANTA SPRINT 5K! A festive family friendly 5K race for all ages and abilities (ages 6 & up).
Join us SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13TH 2025 in Basalt, CO for a holiday race unlike anything you've ever seen before.
Start gun goes off at 9:00AM!
All participants will receive a santa suit included with their registration to wear while racing along with chip timing and a finisher medal.
Bib and santa suit pick up will take place on Friday evening, December 12th in downtown Basalt (Location TBD) as well as race morning beginning at 7:00AM in Basalt River Park.
PRICING INFO:
* EARLY BIRD PRICING OPENS @ 12:00PM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5th.
* PRICE INCREASE FOR ALL GROUPS AT MIDNIGHT FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21st.
* DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES OF 4 THROUGH THE LINK ABOVE.
COURSE INFO:
* The 5K course will take place through out the greater old town area, navigating neighborhood streets, bike paths, and sidewalks. The race will start and finish in Basalt River Park. Course map will be released in the coming weeks.
* STROLLERS ARE WELCOME ON COURSE!
SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES:
* If you or your business is interested in being a part of the festivities, please reach out to us at [email protected] for more information.
A huge thank you to the town of Basalt for giving the santas a place to sprint!
We'll see you in December to kick off the holidays in style!
Welcome to the 1st annual BASALT SANTA SPRINT 5K! A festive family friendly 5K race for all ages and abilities (ages 6 & up).
Join us SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13TH 2025 in Basalt, CO for a holiday race unlike anything you've ever seen before.
Start gun goes off at 9:00AM!
All participants will receive a santa suit included with their registration to wear while racing along with chip timing and a finisher medal.
Bib and santa suit pick up will take place on Friday evening, December 12th in downtown Basalt (Location TBD) as well as race morning beginning at 7:00AM in Basalt River Park.
PRICING INFO:
* EARLY BIRD PRICING OPENS @ 12:00PM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5th.
* PRICE INCREASE FOR ALL GROUPS AT MIDNIGHT FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21st.
* DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES OF 4 THROUGH THE LINK ABOVE.
COURSE INFO:
* The 5K course will take place through out the greater old town area, navigating neighborhood streets, bike paths, and sidewalks. The race will start and finish in Basalt River Park. Course map will be released in the coming weeks.
* STROLLERS ARE WELCOME ON COURSE!
SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES:
* If you or your business is interested in being a part of the festivities, please reach out to us at [email protected] for more information.
A huge thank you to the town of Basalt for giving the santas a place to sprint!
We'll see you in December to kick off the holidays in style!
Races
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The Basalt Santa Sprint 5K
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sat 13th December 2025 (9:00AM MST)
$48.70
The Basalt Santa Sprint is open to all ages and abilities, ages 6 & up. Santa Suits will be provided based on adult or child. Adult suits are one size fits all and kids sizes are one size fits all for ages 12 & under.
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Basalt River Park, Basalt, 81621, CO, United States
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