Run Santa Run Atlanta
About the race
Choose a 5K, 10K, or half marathon and celebrate the season on the run. This festive, family-friendly race is packed with cheer, costumes, and holiday music.
Every finisher gets a premium Run Santa Run hoodie and a Christmas ornament finisher medal. Santa himself will be there for photos.
Finisher gifts
A premium Run Santa Run hoodie and a Christmas ornament finisher medal.
Little Debbie Gingerbread Cookies, Christmas music, and photos with Santa himself at the finish line.
Race schedule and start location
Sunday, December 20, 2026
- Half marathon: 8:30 AM
- 5K and 10K: 9:00 AM
Start and finish: near the White St entrance of the parking lot, El Tesoro West End (formerly Best End Brewing), 1036 White St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
Packet pickup
Early pickup
Saturday, December 19, 2:00 to 5:00 PM at West Stride, 3517 Northside Pkwy NW #11, Atlanta, GA 30327
Race day pickup
6:00 to 8:00 AM near the start and finish at El Tesoro West End
Parking
Parking is free until noon.
After noon, vehicles must be registered or receive an $85 ticket from Park DNA.
Awards
Awards go to the top 3 overall and the top 3 in each age group, male and female.
Results are instant, so there is no awards ceremony to wait for. Be there to collect your award.
The course
Course maps
- Half marathon: two loops of the 10K course plus 1K
Location
El Tesoro West End, Atlanta, GA, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Atlanta
Atlanta is the capital of Georgia, USA, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains at about 1,050 feet, with rolling hills and dense tree cover. It has a humid subtropical climate with generous rain all year: summers are hot and humid, with 90 F (32 C) reached on about 47 days a year, and winters are mild but variable, with about 36 freezing nights and occasional light snow. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to race. Summer needs heat and humidity precautions. Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the world's busiest by passengers, serves the city.
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