North Dakota Santa Run

Event Overview

Running for Hope. Running for Recovery. Running for Community.

Event Details

• Date: December 20, 2025
• Location: 411 West Main St., Mandan, ND
• Race URL: North Dakota Santa Run
• Type: 5K event

Mission and History

• Compassion: The North Dakota Santa Run has a story rooted in compassion, recovery, and community spirit.
• Founded by: Judge David Reich, motivated to support those battling addiction.
• Riders Against Destructive Decisions: A running group that promotes movement and friendship to support recovery.
• Community Growth: RADD started in 2014, fostering resilience and goal-setting in individuals in recovery.

Event Significance

• Holiday Tradition: A festive event where participants wear Santa suits while running.
• Local Impact: Brings attention to addiction recovery and the importance of community support.
• Future Leadership: In 2024, the Mandan Progress Organization (MPO) took over the event to ensure its growth.
• Mission Continuity: The run continues to raise awareness for addiction recovery.

Support and Benefits

• Proceeds: Benefitting Hope Manor, a recovery-based housing program.
• Community Impact: Focus on helping individuals rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
• Resilience: The run symbolizes celebration of recovery and community strength.
• Invitation: Together, we run for hope, recovery, and North Dakota.

Join Us

We’ll see you at the starting line.