The Krew Runner's 3rd Annual Santa Con Run 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Salinas, California
- Entry fee
- From $25.50
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Santa Con Run | 10K | Dec 13, 20267:00 AM | $59.50 | – |
| 5K Santa Con Run | 5K | Dec 13, 20267:00 AM | $49.50 | – |
| 1 Mile Kid Run | Kids | Dec 13, 20269:00 AM | $25.50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K Santa Con Run: $59.50 until Dec 10.
- 5K Santa Con Run: $49.50 until Dec 10.
- 1 Mile Kid Run: $25.50 until Dec 10.
Online registration closes Dec 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $59.50, entry is about 38 percent above a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in California runs 1:05:18, about 10:31 a mile, based on 285 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:09:57 and men in 59:47.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:10 AM, and the 10K Santa Con Run starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 130 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
300 Northridge Mall, Salinas, CA 93906
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 13 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°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.
Race details
- Where
- 300 Northridge Mall, Salinas, CA 93906Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 130 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 13, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is The Krew Runner's 3rd Annual Santa Con Run?
- Sunday, December 13, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25.50 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $59.50, entry is about 38 percent above a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 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, 10K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 300 Northridge Mall, Salinas, CA 93906.
From the organizers
Join us for The Krew Runners 3rd Annual Santa Con Run
Saturday, December 13, 2026
7:00 am at Mershops Northridge Mall (Hobby Lobby area)
Santa Con is back for YEAR THREE! 🎅🏃♂️✨
Join The Krew Runners at Northridge Mall for our 3rd Annual Santa Con, a festive community run bringing runners, walkers, families, and our Salinas community together to kick off the holiday season with movement, giving, and plenty of holiday cheer.