About the Santa's Run Fest
The course runs out and back on the Chain of Lakes Trail, passing alongside the lakes that define this part of the city. The terrain has gentle rolls through it, enough to test anyone pushing hard but nothing that will stop you in your tracks. Kid dash distances run separately, so families have a reason to stick around after the main races finish.
Packet pickup happens the evening before at the Chamber of Commerce building, which also sits right next to the start line, so you will already know exactly where to go in the morning. The staggered starts send the longer distances off first, with the shorter ones following at intervals.
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Distances & Start Times
15K12/19/2026 07:00$45
10K12/19/2026 07:15$40
10K12/19/2026 07:15$30
5K12/19/2026 07:30$35
5K12/19/2026 07:30$25
800 Yards12/19/2026 09:00$10
Volunteer12/19/2026 05:45Free
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