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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon Slow Racers - Over 3 hours to finish | Half Marathon | Dec 5, 20268:30 AM | $78.75$82.50 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Dec 5, 20269:00 AM | $47.25$49.50 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Dec 5, 20269:00 AM | $42$44 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Dec 5, 20269:00 AM | $78.75$82.50 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon Pacer (Invite Only) | Half Marathon | Dec 5, 20269:00 AM | $1000 | – |
| Santa Run Virtual RaceVirtual | – | Dec 5, 20269:00 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $82.50 on Oct 6, 2026.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $78.75, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Utah ($85).
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Utah runs 2:07:43, about 9:45 a mile, based on 27 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:14:28 and men in 1:59:44.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:35 AM, and the Half Marathon Slow Racers - Over 3 hours to finish starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 4,290 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
1100 West 7800 South, West Jordan, UT 84088
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around December 5 the day usually runs from 28°F at dawn to 41°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 20°F and hot years reach 49°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.
What the organizers of Utah Santa Run - Gardner Village cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Agenda. Friday December 5, 2025. 4:00PM to 7:00PM - Packet Pickup @ Gardner Village Water Tower., 1100 W 7800 S, West Jordan, UT 84088. Saturday December 6, 2025. 7:30AM to 8:30AM - *Late Packet Pickup @ Gardner Village East Parking Lot…
Schedule and packet pickup
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Course
5K Course. This course is a nice flat out and back from Gardner Village along the Jordan River Trail System. Runners will go under a tunnel and over a bridge. The 5K turns around at 1.55. 10K Course. This course is an out and back unless…
Parking and travel
Lodging options are coming soon!
Shirt and medal
Earn Your Red Jacket with the Following Challenges with On Hill Events. This jacket will have an On Hill Events Logo in the front left over the chest and every race you accomplish in your challenge will be listed on the back of the jacket…
Rules and FAQ
If you purchased Race Insurance at the time of registration for the small fee you can claim Race Insurance. Link on Filing Claim: https://www.fanshield.com/file-a-refund-request. Email RegShield with Questions: [email protected]. Video on…
Organize this race? Add details or a correction
We are excited to have the Gardner Village Santa Run return to West Jordan. In 2020 we have added a Half Marathon and 10K to this race that had already a great 5K. Run dressed as Santa Claus (Suit Included in Registration fee) with fun festive aid stations with milk and cookies water and Powerade. Volunteers dress as elves.