Imagine 1,500 men, women and kids of all ages dressed up like Santa - with hat and beard - running through the historic streets of St. Charles. You can be part of the fun on Saturday, December 3rd at our 2022 Santa's North Pole Dash. Select to run the 5K which will wind through Historic St. Charles and the Frenchtown neighborhood while others walk a 1-mile loop on Riverside Drive and North Main Street. The first 1500 finishers will receive a custom finisher medal.
Registration fees
5K Closed
Online registration closed-
Timed 5K Run/Walk.
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$25.00Jun 9 – Jun 30
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$30.00Jul 1 – Oct 31
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$35.00Nov 1 – Nov 23
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$40.00Nov 24 – Dec 3
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1 Mile Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Untimed 1 mile fun walk.
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ClosedJun 9 – Jun 30
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$30.00Jul 1 – Oct 31
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$35.00Nov 1 – Nov 23
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$40.00Nov 24 – Dec 3
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Packet Pickup
Packet pick up will be held on Thursday, December 1st and Friday, December 2nd from Noon until 7 pm at the Fleet Feet - St. Charles location; 3813 Mexico Road. Race Day packet pick up will be held from 6:30 am until 8:30 am in the tent located at 230 S. Main Street (REAR).
Awards
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FAQs
Do I need a confirmation email to pick up my packet?
No, but it sure does help.
Where do we park?
There are several parking lots available to park in including the City’s free parking garage located at 2nd Street and Morgan, the Boathouse parking lot, located at the corner of Boone’s Lick Road and Riverside Drive, and the AT&T lot located at Clark and 2nd Street and the Foundry Art Centre parking lot located at the intersection of North Main Street and Riverside Drive. Street parking on Riverside Drive and Main Street will NOT be allowed. Also, there will be no parking in the public parking lots between First Capitol Drive and Boone's Lick Road
Can I register on race morning?
Yes, we will be accepting registrations on the day of the run this year with limited shirt availability. The cost to register on race day is $45 for the 5K run with packet and $40 for the 1-Mile Walk with packet. Shirt quantities will be limited, so they may not be available. A race only discounted price (no shirt, hat or beard) will be available for $20.
Are strollers allowed?
Strollers are allowed, but at the back of the pack.
Are dogs allowed?
Pets are not allowed in Frontier Park during Special Events and Festivals per city ordinance.
Can I pick up my bib on race morning?
Bib pick up will be held from 6:30 am to 8:00 am behind the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, located at 230 S. Main Street in Historic St. Charles.
What are your criteria for canceling the race?
By definition, all unforeseeable events or occurrences that may affect the Santa’s North Pole Dash cannot be succinctly defined. St. Charles Regional Chamber acknowledges that its events are in East Central Missouri where cold and icy days are common in the winter. As such, the Santa’s North Pole Dash generally shall occur come rain, snow or shine because St. Charles Regional Chamber understands the training and expense participants have invested in competing in our race and training. In the event that County Executive Steve Ehlmann or Missouri Governor Mike Parsons should limit event size, all registrations will be moved to the virtual race option. The event will still happen, but everyone will be running on their own.
Can I get a refund?
St. Charles Regional Chamber will not provide refunds to participants, sponsors, vendors, or others who have expended funds on the race. The Santa’s North Pole Dash requires an extensive amount of planning and pre-event expenses that include proper permitting, course control, and the purchase of food and beverages, shirts, and race awards.
Can the event be delayed or postponed due to inclement weather?
It is not possible for us to delay or postpone our race by even an hour or two. The goal of the Santa’s North Pole Dash is for our athletes to participate in our run and stay in the historic district to enjoy the fine dining and shopping venues available during the holiday season. We cannot hamper the small business owners in Historic St. Charles by closing down the streets during their busiest retail season to conduct our race.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Wendy Rackovan
- Phone
- 636-946-0633
