Santa Beer Run & Kids Elf Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Exeter, California
- Entry fee
- From $15
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elf Run (Ages 13-17) | 1 Mile | Dec 19, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
| Elf Run (Ages 5-7) | Other | Dec 19, 20269:00 AM | $15 | – |
| Elf Run (Ages 8-12) | Other | Dec 19, 20269:00 AM | $20 | – |
| Santa Beer Mile - 4 Person Team Relay | Relay | Dec 19, 202610:00 AM | $130 | – |
| Santa Beer Mile - Individual Race | 1 Mile | Dec 19, 202610:00 AM | $60 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Elf Run (Ages 13-17): $25 until Dec 17.
- Elf Run (Ages 5-7): $15 until Dec 17.
- Elf Run (Ages 8-12): $20 until Dec 17.
- Santa Beer Mile - 4 Person Team Relay: $130 until Dec 17.
Online registration closes Dec 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 1-mile race in California, which costs $30 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:02 AM, and the Elf Run (Ages 13-17) starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 1,550 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
130 N E Street, Exeter, CA 93221
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 19 the day usually runs from 42°F at dawn to 56°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°F and hot years reach 64°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.
Race details
- Where
- 130 N E Street, Exeter, CA 93221Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,550 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, Relay, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 19, 2026), 2025 (Dec 20, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Santa Beer Run & Kids Elf Run?
- Saturday, December 19, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 1-mile race in California, 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.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, Relay, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 130 N E Street, Exeter, CA 93221.
From the organizers
SANTA BEER RUN (Race Starts at 10:00am)
Run. Sip. Give back. Join us Saturday, December 29th in Exeter for the Santa Beer Run! Costumes encouraged – good times guaranteed!
How It Works:
The race begins with drinking a 12-oz beer (provided by The Stag Saloon) at the start line.
- Lap 1: Run ¼ mile around Downtown Exeter.
- Lap 2: Drink a 12-oz beer at Bell Craft Brew Co., then run another ¼ mile.
- Lap 3: Drink a 12-oz beer at The Rock Yard Tavern, then run another ¼ mile.
- Lap 4: Finish with a 12-oz beer at Bell Craft Brew Co., then run the final ¼ mile.