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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.55 Mile Run | Other | Dec 5, 20264:15 PM | $42$44 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Dec 5, 20264:15 PM | $42$44 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
| 5K VirtualVirtual | 5K | Dec 5, 20264:15 PM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $44 on Oct 6, 2026.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $42, entry is about 20 percent above a typical 5K in Utah, which costs $35 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Utah runs 37:12, about 11:58 a mile, based on 55 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:15 and men in 34:23.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:33 AM, and the 1.55 Mile Run starts at 4:15 PM. The start sits about 4,650 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.
60 North 100 East, Salem, UT 84653
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 26°F at dawn to 42°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 14°F and hot years reach 50°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 - Utah County cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Agenda. Friday Dec 5, 2025. 5PM to 7PM - Packet Pickup at Pond Town Christmas Market (Come ready to pickup your packet and shop for fun Christmas Stuff) - 60 N 100 East Salem Utah. Saturday Dec 6, 2025 - Race Day @ Salem Pond - Park at…
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Course
This course is primarily flat. It does a 1.55 mile loop around the Salem Pond and for the 5K does this twice. This starts in the same place as it finishes. This is one of the most scenic courses for our Santa Run Series. Image running…
Parking and travel
Lodging options are coming soon!
Shirt and medal
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The Utah County Santa Run 5K and 1.55 mile is the last of the Utah Santa Runs and has a new course. Held in Salem Utah near Payson. All participants get a Santa Suit to run in and Milk and Cookie Aid stations supported by Elves that dress as Volunteers. This is an awesome looped course around Salem Pond. Salem Pond has an incredible Christmas display of lights floating on their pond. Run over their bridge and feel the beauty of the season.