The Santa Run 2026
Lincoln, NE
Sat, Dec 12, 2026
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Saturday, December 12th, 2026
350 Canopy St., Lincoln NE
24–41°F · low rain risk
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19–33°F
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18–28°F
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28–38°F
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29–42°F
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36–53°F
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17–34°F
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23–40°F
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25–45°F
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20–44°F
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About this race
Dress as Santa, Log 2-Miles, and Enjoy a Morning of Holiday Cheer!
Join us Sunday, Dec. 12th, 2026 at 9am in the Railyard for our annual Santa Run!
The Santa Run will be a 2-mile fun run/walk (not a race!) where everyone–young and old–will hit the street dressed as Santa Claus. Afterward, all are welcome to get pictures with Santa, sip on hot cocoa, and enjoy a morning of festive fun.
Each participant will get a Santa suit to run in, an entry into the Winter Market, a cup of hot cocoa, and a cookie!
Santa will be in attendance as well to congratulate all of the runners!
Those of all ages, paces, and fitness levels are warmly welcome to participate. Note that the Santa Run is an untimed fun run, not a race!
Included with Registration:
- 1 Santa suit
- While supplies last.
- Please note that there are a limited number of Santa Suits. If we run out, please plan to run in your own Santa suit or your most festive holiday apparel!
- One size fits most; choose Adult or Child when registering.
- 1 Entry into the Winter Market (https://waxbuffalo.com/pages/winter-market-2026)
- 1 Cup of hot cocoa and cookie
Santa Costume Sizing and Details
There will be two options for Santa costumes this year, Child and Adult:
Child:
- What’s Included - Red Santa hat, red jacket, black belt, red pants, white beard
- Material - Non-woven fabrics
- Dimensions -
- Jacket length: 66cm
- Sleeve length: 49cm
- Shoulder: 41cm
- Pant length: 82cm
Adult:
- What’s Included - Red Santa hat, red jacket, black belt, red pants, white beard
- Material - Non-woven fabrics
- Dimensions -
- Jacket length: 79cm
- Sleeve length: 60cm
- Shoulder: 47cm
- Pant length: 95cm
Santa suits will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that there are a limited number of Santa suits. If we run out, please plan to run in your most festive holiday apparel!
Event Schedule
Packet Pickup Friday, Dec. 11 from 10am-5pm at Fleet Feet LincolnSaturday, Dec. 12 from 8am-8:45am in the Railyard
Saturday, Dec. 12th:
- 8am - Day of Santa suit pickup opens
- 9am - Fun run/walk begins
- 9:30am - Get pictures with Santa, hot cocoa and cookie, enjoy the Winter Market at 11am and more holiday surprises!
Day-Of Registration:
8am-8:45am
You can register on the day of the event, but you will not be guaranteed a Santa suit. If we run out of Santa suits, feel free to run in your own Santa costume or your most festive holiday apparel!
Route
The Santa Run will be 2 miles and will start in the Railyard. It will take participants on the streets and trails around downtown, through Haymarket Park and will end at the start of the Winter Market!
Parking
Free parking is available in any of the parking garages in downtown Lincoln. Please avoid parking directly in front of businesses that are open the morning of the Santa Run.
Address
- Railyard of Lincoln
- 350 Canopy St.
- Lincoln, NE 68508 US
By registering for this event you are acknowledging that the date, time, location, and distance of the race may be changed, switched to virtual, or canceled at any time as deemed necessary by the Race Directors due to circumstances beyond their control.
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