When
Sunday, December 20th, 2026
Where
3900 Holly Hills Blvd, St. Louis MO
Distance
5K
About this race
Bad Santa 5K
Date & Location
- Date: Sunday, December 20th, 2026
- Location: 3900 Holly Hills Blvd, St. Louis, MO
- Event URL: Race Registration
Event Overview
- Adventure Awaits: Do you live and run with an attitude that risking a lump of coal in your stocking is the cost of adventure?
- Community Support: Rather throw back a finish line brew from right here in The Lou while supporting your local community?
- Affordability: Don't want to break the holiday gift fund on race registration?
- Join Us: Come naughty, come nice to the Bad Santa 5K on December 20th!
Race Experience
- Festive Fun: This timed run through Carondelet Park celebrates the Holiday Season the right way – with a party, free beer, custom race tee and much more.
- Scenic Course: The course will feature stunning winter scenes with plenty of lakes, woods and railroad tracks to explore – perfect for seasoned and casual runners alike.
- Afterparty: After the race, warm-up by joining us at Urban Chestnut's Bierhall for the Bad Santa afterparty.
Giving Back
- Winter Donations: We’re collecting new and gently used winter coats, hats, and gloves to benefit the Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation and Warners’ Warm-Up Coat Drive.
- Community Impact: Bring yours on race day, and Operation Food Search will ensure the coats get to those who need them.
Additional Perks
- Race Shirt: Participants can enjoy a logo’d race shirt.
- Finisher Item: All finishers will receive a finisher item to stay festive through the winter months.
Join Us!
- Register: So what the bells are you waiting for? Register now, you filthy animals!
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