In 79 days · Sun, Dec 20, 2026
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When
Sunday, December 20th, 2026
Where
3900 Holly Hills Blvd, St. Louis MO
Distance
5K
Typical weather
30–46°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
34–54°F
dry
2024
29–43°F
dry
2023
31–52°F
dry
2022
25–42°F
dry
2021
25–46°F
dry
2020
26–49°F
dry
2019
20–42°F
dry
2018
38–48°F
rain
2017
36–50°F
dry
2016
18–44°F
dry
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Typical start here is 30°F — see the cold-start kit →
About this race
Bad Santa 5K
Date and Location
- Date: Sunday, December 20th, 2026
- Location: 3900 Holly Hills Blvd, St. Louis, MO
Race Overview
- Adventure: Do you live and run with an attitude that risking a lump of coal in your stocking is the cost of adventure?
- Support Local: Rather throw back a finish line brew from right here in The Lou while supporting your local community?
- Affordable Registration: Don't want to break the holiday gift fund on race registration?
- Come as You Are: Come naughty, come nice to the Bad Santa 5K!
What to Expect
- Course: This timed run through Carondelet Park celebrates the Holiday Season the right way – with a party, free beer, custom race tee, and much more.
- Scenery: The course will feature stunning winter scenes with plenty of lakes, woods and railroad tracks to explore.
- After Race Celebration: Join us at Urban Chestnut's Bierhall for the Bad Santa afterparty.
- Treats: After the race, warm-up with some festive drinks!
Community Support
- Winter Gear Drive: We’re also collecting new and gently used winter coats, hats and gloves.
- Beneficiaries: Items will benefit the Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation and Warners’ Warm-Up Coat Drive.
- Make a Difference: Bring yours on race day, and Operation Food Search will ensure the coats get to those who need them!
- Winter Warmth: Help keep our neighbors warm during the cold winter months.
Registration Reminder
- Shirt and Finisher Item: Participants can enjoy a logo’d race shirt and finisher item to stay festive through the winter months.
- Get Festive: Enjoy the holiday spirit while running!
- Be Quick: So what the bells are you waiting for? Register now, you filthy animals!
- Registration Link: Register Here
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