About

Get ready to paint San Diego red and white at the annual San Diego Santa Run! Picture this: you, in a Santa hat, jogging down Garnet Ave with a sea of Santas. Yep, it's that time of year where we embrace the holiday spirit with a fun run like no other. Whether you're in it to jingle all the way to the finish line or just walk and soak up the cheer, this is your chance to be part of a festive tradition that'll have you ho-ho-ho-ing with joy. Don't be a grinch, sign up, join the fun, and make this holiday season unforgettable! Grab your sneakers, don your Santa suit, and let's make some merry memories together!

5K - 8:00 AM, 5K - 10:00 AM, Santa's Little Helper Mile (Dog Run), and 2 more

Sat, Dec 12, 2026

San Diego, United States

Where and when

Location: 875 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109, USA

Start times: 5K - 8:00 AM: TBC, 5K - 10:00 AM: TBC, Santa's Little Helper Mile (Dog Run): TBC, Santa's Elves Mile (Kids Run 12 & Under): TBC, Virtual 5K: TBC

Event summary

Here are the distances available for San Diego Santa Run

5K - 8:00 AM: 5km, free

5K - 10:00 AM: 5km, free

Santa's Little Helper Mile (Dog Run): free

Santa's Elves Mile (Kids Run 12 & Under): free

Virtual 5K: free

How to get there

875 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109, USA