Santa Hat 5K & 1M Family Fun Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Start time
- 4:00 PM start (Honolulu)
- Location
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $30 on Nov 21, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Hat 5K Family Fun Run/Walk - Additional Family Member | 5K | Dec 6, 20264:00 PM | $25$30 after Nov 21, 2026 | – |
| Santa Hat 5K Family Fun Run/Walk - Individual or Primary Family Member | 5K | Dec 6, 20264:00 PM | $40$45 after Nov 21, 2026 | – |
| Santa Hat 5K - Stroller Division | 5K | Dec 6, 20264:00 PM | $40$45 after Nov 21, 2026 | – |
| Santa Hat 1M - Kids Run | Kids | Dec 6, 20264:45 PM | $25$30 after Nov 21, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $30 on Nov 21, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Santa Hat 5K Family Fun Run/Walk - Additional Family Member and Santa Hat 1M - Kids Run: $25 until Nov 21, then $30 until Dec 7.
- Santa Hat 5K Family Fun Run/Walk - Individual or Primary Family Member and Santa Hat 5K - Stroller Division: $40 until Nov 21, then $45 until Dec 7.
Online registration closes Dec 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Hawaii, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Honolulu runs 34:31, about 11:07 a mile, based on 16 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:22 and men in 31:50.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:55 AM, and the Santa Hat 5K Family Fun Run/Walk - Additional Family Member starts at 4:00 PM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Ala Moana Beach Park, Honolulu, HI 96814
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2023 results
All resultsAggregated from official results (TimeLine) for Santa Hat 5K & 1M Family Fun Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Santa Hat 5K & 1M Family Fun Run/Walk?
In 2023, the fastest tenth finished in 27:10 or better, the top quarter in 32:34, and half the field in 40:17; the last tenth came in after 1:00:35.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2023.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Hawaii 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 32:34, against 28:39 in a typical Hawaii 5K, so times here run 14 percent slower.
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 6 the day usually runs from 72°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 22% of days. Cold snaps dip to 68°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 65 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
- Ala Moana Beach Park, Honolulu, HI 96814Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 40 feet
- Included with entry
- T-shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 7, 2026), 2025 (Dec 8, 2025), 2024 (Dec 2, 2024), 2023 (Dec 4, 2023), 2022 (Dec 5, 2022), 2021 (Nov 29, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Santa Hat 5K & 1M Family Fun Run/Walk?
- Sunday, December 6, 2026, starting at 4:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Nov 21, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Hawaii?
- At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Hawaii, which costs $35 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?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2023, 286 runners finished the Santa Hat 5K Family Fun Run/Walk - Individual or Primary Family Member; the median finish was 40:17 and the winner ran 18:01.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 32:34, against 28:39 in a typical Hawaii 5K, so times here run 14 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Ala Moana Beach Park, Honolulu, HI 96814.
From the organizers
This holiday run/walk is so much FUN! The whole family can enjoy a 5K and/or 1M run or walk wearing their best looking Santa hat! Make it a family tradition. You will be able to post your Santa Hat photos to this web page; we would love to see them! In person results will be posted on https://timelinehawaii.com/.
The 5K will begin at 4:00 pm and the 1 Mile Keiki Run will begin at 4:45 pm.
Awards will be given for the top 3 overall male and female finishers and for the top 3 male and female finishers in 5 year age groups. All finishers will receive a Santa Hat keepsake.