About the Utah Santa Run - Ogden, Gardner Village & Utah County
The course runs out and back along the Jordan River Trail System from Gardner Village, with the river alongside and the Wasatch Mountains visible to the east. The trail is flat throughout, so the effort comes from pace rather than terrain. Runners dress as Santa, and the aid stations lean into the theme with milk and cookies.
Packet pickup the evening before is at the Water Tower at Gardner Village, with race-morning pickup available as well. The start, opening ceremony, and post-race awards all happen at the same spot, so there is no need to move around once you arrive.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles12/6/2026 16:00Free
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