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, and every finisher gets a premium Run Santa Run hoodie and a Christmas ornament finisher medal. Santa himself will be there for photos.
Race day
Sunday, December 6, 2026
Half marathon - 8:00 AM
5K and 10K - 8:30 AM
Time limit - 3.5 hours for all distances
Start and finish - Near the Pavilion by the lower fields, Palmer Park, 574 Palmer Rd, Madison, AL 35758
Packet pickup
Early pickup - Saturday, December 5, 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Fleet Feet Huntsville, 181 Hughes Rd #17, Madison, AL 35758
Race day pickup - 7:00 to 8:30 AM at Palmer Park
Parking
Near the lower fields ballpark pavilion.
Course maps
Half marathon - course map coming soon
Every finisher gets
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.
Awards
Awards go to the top 3 overall and the top 3 in each age group, male and female. Results are instant, so there's no awards ceremony to wait for. Be there to collect your award.
Questions?
Click "Contact" on the top right corner of this page.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5K
Price changes in 15 days 11 hours-
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$44.90Feb 1 – Oct 14
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Register for 5K$50.26Now registering Oct 15 – Nov 28
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$60.99Nov 29 – Dec 5
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$66.35Dec 6 – Dec 6
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10K
Price changes in 15 days 11 hours-
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$55.62Feb 1 – Oct 14
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Register for 10K$55.62Now registering Oct 15 – Nov 28
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$66.35Nov 29 – Dec 5
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$71.72Dec 6 – Dec 6
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Half Marathon
Price changes in 15 days 11 hours-
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$66.35Feb 1 – Oct 14
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Register for Half Marathon$71.72Now registering Oct 15 – Nov 28
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$82.44Nov 29 – Dec 5
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$93.17Dec 6 – Dec 6
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Jay Nevans
- Phone
- +1 865-300-6722
- Website
- Visit website
