Run Santa Run Chattanooga
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 items and amenities
- A premium Run Santa Run hoodie
- A Christmas ornament finisher medal
- Holiday MoonPies
- Christmas music and photos with Santa himself at the finish line
Race schedule and start location
Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Half marathon: 8:30 AM
- 5K and 10K: 9:00 AM
Start and finish: Shelter #1, Riverpark at the Dam, 4501 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37406
Packet pickup
Early pickup
- Saturday, December 12, 3:00 to 6:00 PM
- Fleet Feet Chattanooga, 307 Manufacturers Rd #105
Race day pickup
- 7:00 to 8:30 AM
- Shelter #1, closest to the dam and near the bathrooms
Parking
Take the second left after entering the park, downhill toward Riverpark and Shelter #1.
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
Location
Riverpark at the Dam, Chattanooga, TN, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Chattanooga
Chattanooga is a city in south-east Tennessee on the Tennessee River, surrounded by ridges and mountains, with a riverfront, a large outdoor scene and a well-known Ironman event. The climate is humid subtropical: summers (June to August) are hot and humid, autumn is mild and colourful, winters (December to February) are cool, and spring is warm. Spring and autumn are the best seasons for racing. Hills are a feature of the bike and run courses. The city has an airport, and Atlanta is about two hours away.
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