When in December are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in Utah is December 5 and December 6, with 5 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, December 5 with 4. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · December 2026 · Utah
December 2026 5K Races in Utah
Every 5K in Utah in December 2026, all 7 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
7 5K races in December 2026
When in December
The December Race Weekends
5K races do not spread evenly across December. The busiest weekend is December 5 and December 6, with 5 of them.
December 5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in December
7 total Sat, Dec 5, 2026Utah Santa Run - Gardner Village West Jordan, UTFrom $42Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Utah Santa Run - Utah County Salem, UTFrom $42Details Sat, Dec 5, 20262026 Jingle Bell Run Salt Lake City, UTFrom $40Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at South Jordan, UT (49) South Jordan, UTFrom $30Register Sun, Dec 6, 2026Utah Santa Run - Ogden, Gardner Village & Utah County Mountain Green, UTRegistration opens Dec 6FreeDetails Sat, Dec 12, 2026Baker's Dozen Half Marathon, Relay, & 5K Hurricane, UTFrom $48Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Run Run Reindeer 5K Fun Run Ivins, UTFrom $49Details
Common Questions About Running a December 5K in Utah
When should I sign up for a December 5K?
As early as you can. 3 of these December 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 6 are open for entry right now. Another 1 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does a December 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $42, with paid entries running from $30 up to $49, and 1 that are free to enter. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
5K Races in Other Months
November and January sit either side of December, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.