Santa Hustle Roseville 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Roseville, California
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $29.99 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and a hat
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Dash | Kids | Dec 13, 20267:30 AM | $24.99$29.99 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| GUIDE - Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Dec 13, 20268:00 AM | Free | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Dec 13, 20268:00 AM | $89.99$99.99 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| PACER | Half Marathon | Dec 13, 20268:00 AM | Free | 30 |
| 10K | 10K | Dec 13, 20268:15 AM | $69.99$74.99 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| GUIDE - 10K | 10K | Dec 13, 20268:15 AM | Free | – |
| 5K | 5K | Dec 13, 20268:20 AM | $54.99$59.99 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| GUIDE - 5K | 5K | Dec 13, 20268:20 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Kids fee goes up to $29.99 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids Dash: $24.99 until Oct 1, then $29.99 until Dec 7, then $35 until Dec 13.
- GUIDE - Half Marathon and PACER and GUIDE - 10K: Free until Dec 13.
- Half Marathon: $89.99 until Oct 1, then $99.99 until Nov 1, then $109.99 until Dec 7, then $125 until Dec 13.
- 10K: $69.99 until Oct 1, then $74.99 until Nov 1, then $79.99 until Dec 7, then $95 until Dec 13.
Online registration closes Dec 13, 2026, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in California runs 2:19:26, about 10:38 a mile, based on 156 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:28:13 and men in 2:09:53.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:14 AM, and the Kids Dash starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 160 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
311 Vernon Street, Roseville, CA 95678
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 results (2 years)5K
Half Marathon
Aggregated from official results (Capital Road Race Management) for Santa Hustle Roseville. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Santa Hustle Roseville?
At the 2023 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 27:08 or better, the top quarter in 32:53, and half the field in 41:47; the last tenth came in after 1:02:53.
At the 2023 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:46:25 or better, the top quarter in 1:56:38, and half the field in 2:14:48; the last tenth came in after 2:59:04.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 20:00 | 17:12 |
| 20-29 | 26:51 | 20:18 |
| 30-39 | 23:29 | 22:31 |
| 40-49 | 24:17 | 22:53 |
| 50-59 | 26:09 | 23:26 |
| 60-69 | 30:55 | 29:30 |
| 70+ | 36:23 | 34:53 |
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 2023.
Finishers by year
Up 66 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Santa Hustle Roseville 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2023, the field went from 919 to 1,540 finishers, and the median time rose from 40:35 to 41:47.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,540 (+68%) | 41:47 | under 27:08 | 16:56 |
| 2022 | 919 | 40:35 | under 27:23 | 18:50 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 32:53, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: About average for California half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2023 half marathon field finished under 1:56:38, against 1:57:04 in a typical California half marathon, 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 13 the day usually runs from 40°F at dawn to 52°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 29% of days. Cold snaps dip to 34°F and hot years reach 59°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
- 311 Vernon Street, Roseville, CA 95678Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 160 feet
- Included with entry
- Santa Hustle Long Sleeve Shirt + Santa Hat and Beard; Santa Hustle Long Sleeve Shirt + Beanie
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 13, 2026), 2025 (Dec 14, 2025), 2024 (Dec 15, 2024), 2023 (Dec 10, 2023), 2022 (Dec 11, 2022), 2021 (Dec 12, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Santa Hustle Roseville?
- Sunday, December 13, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $29.99 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 13, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt and a hat, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2023, 1,540 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 41:47 and the winner ran 16:56.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 32:53, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 311 Vernon Street, Roseville, CA 95678.
From the organizers
The Santa Hustle Race Series is more than just a run—it’s a magical holiday experience filled with festive fun, Christmas cheer, and a whole lot of Santa spirit! Runners of all ages and abilities are invited to join this winter wonderland race, featuring a scenic course, holiday music, and sweet treats like candy canes and cookies along the way. Whether you're dashing through the snow for a PR or just in it for the holiday vibes, the Santa Hustle is the perfect way to celebrate the season with family, friends, and fellow festive runners!