Run Santa Run Orlando

Run Santa Run Orlando is held on the streets of Orlando, Florida, on December 13, 2026. Three road distances are available, a 5K, a 10K, and a half marathon (13.1 miles), all run in a Christmas atmosphere with a large share of the field dressed as Santa.

Because the course is on city streets rather than trails, pacing is predictable and the distances translate directly to whatever training you have been doing. The half marathon rewards a 12-week build with one long run each week reaching about 11 miles; the 10K suits a runner with a steady base who wants a hard, honest race; the 5K works for a first-timer or as a sharp end to the season. If you run in costume, do a few training miles in it first so nothing chafes on race day.