Run Santa Run 5K - Medina

Run Santa Run 5K - Medina takes place in Medina, Ohio, on December 6, 2026. The event offers one format, the Run Santa Run 5K, a 3.1-mile run starting at 9:00 AM. As the name suggests, this is a holiday-themed 5K where dressing up as Santa is part of the experience, so expect a sea of red suits and white beards at the start line.

Beyond the costumes, a 5K in early December is a practical way to keep your running consistent through the holiday season. Beginners can be ready with six to eight weeks of three short sessions per week, gradually replacing walking breaks with continuous running. If you have a spring race in mind, this is an ideal checkpoint: run it at a solid effort to see where your fitness stands, then build from there. Northeast Ohio mornings in December can be cold, so arrive early, warm up for ten minutes and keep your layers on until just before the start.