Schedule and packet pickup
Event Schedule
8:45am packet pickup and registration. 9:45am Kids' Dash. 10:00am 1-Mile Fun Run. 10:30am 5K. 11:30am Costume Contest.
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Saints Santa Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $30 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Mile Fun Run | Kids | Dec 5, 202610:00 AM | $25$30 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K Walk/Run | 5K | Dec 5, 202610:30 AM | $40$45 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Kids fee goes up to $30 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1-Mile Fun Run: $25 until Oct 1, then $30 until Nov 28, then $35 until Dec 5.
- 5K Walk/Run: $40 until Oct 1, then $45 until Nov 28, then $50 until Dec 5.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Oklahoma, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Oklahoma City runs 38:06, about 12:16 a mile, based on 50 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:30 and men in 33:15.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:24 AM, and the 1-Mile Fun Run starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 1,210 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
SSM Health – St. Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (2 years)424
finishers
35:44
median (11:10 /mi)
15:35
winning time
61% / 39%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (First Place Timing) for Saints Santa Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Saints Santa Run?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:21 or better, the top quarter in 29:39, and half the field in 35:44; the last tenth came in after 52:35.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:44 | 22:18 |
| 20-29 | 25:01 | 20:12 |
| 30-39 | 26:22 | 22:16 |
| 40-49 | 27:06 | 25:00 |
| 50-59 | 29:08 | 27:05 |
| 60-69 | 32:56 | 30:56 |
| 70+ | 45:25 | 52:11 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 7 percent since 2024.
457
2024
424
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Saints Santa Run 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 457 to 424 finishers, and the median time dropped from 36:42 to 35:44.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 424 (-7%) | 35:44 | under 25:21 | 15:35 |
| 2024 | 457 | 36:42 | under 25:32 | 0:09 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Oklahoma 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:39, against 29:22 in a typical Oklahoma 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 5 the day usually runs from 36°F at dawn to 55°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 29°F and hot years reach 68°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Saints Santa Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pickup
Pre-race pick up at 8th Street Church (701 NW 8th St.). Friday, December 5th, 4:00 - 6:30pm. Please note: this location is ADA accessible, but entry may be difficult to find. Please call or email Olivia Branscum if you require assistance…
Schedule and packet pickup
Pricing Schedule
5K Walk/Run. Now – Oct.15: $35. Oct. 16 – Nov. 21: $40. Nov. 22 – Dec. 6: $45. 1-Mile Fun Run. Now – Oct. 15: $25. Oct. 16 – Nov. 21: $30. Nov. 22 – Dec. 6: $35.
Course
Race Route
Shirt and medal
Race Shirt
Adult Shirt: Youth Shirt: *Be sure to register by 11:59pm, November 23 to guarantee your desired shirt size.
Awards
Prizes
Overall Man Race Winner: $100. Overall Woman Race Winner: $100. Overall Non-Binary Winner: $100. Best Santa Costume: $100. Most Festive Costume: $100. Best Pet Costume: $50.
Race details
- Where
- SSM Health – St. Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK 73102Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,210 feet
- Results posted by the race
- 2025 Race Results
- Included with entry
- Preferred T-Shirt Size
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Saints Santa Run?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Oklahoma?
- At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Oklahoma, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 424 runners finished the 5K Walk/Run; the median finish was 35:44 and the winner ran 15:35.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:39, against 29:22 in a typical Oklahoma 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- SSM Health – St. Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK 73102.
From the organizers
Grab your costumes and running shoes, the Saints Santa Run is coming to Midtown on Saturday, December 5th, 2026! Our family-friendly winter run is bringing all ages and pets to downtown Oklahoma City for a festive 5K and costume contest. It is a great way to stay active and spread cheer during the holiday season.