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Utah Santa Run - Utah County 2026

Date
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Start time
4:15 PM start (Denver)
Location
Salem, Utah
Entry fee
From $42 · goes up to $44 on Oct 6, 2026
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
1.55 Mile RunOtherDec 5, 20264:15 PM$42$44 after Oct 6, 2026–
5K5KDec 5, 20264:15 PM$42$44 after Oct 6, 2026–
5K VirtualVirtual5KDec 5, 20264:15 PM$40–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The Other fee goes up to $44 on Oct 6, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • $42 until Oct 6, then $44 until Nov 5, then $46 until Nov 20, then $48 until Nov 28, then $50 until Dec 2, then $52 until Dec 5.

Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $42, entry is about 20 percent above a typical 5K in Utah, which costs $35 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

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.

Light and altitude

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.

Start location and course

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.

Typical race-day weather

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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Utah Santa Run - Utah County cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Agenda

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…

Schedule and packet pickup

How to Sponsor

Sponsoring a race is great. You can put up a booth at the packet pickup and/or finish. You can put up banners on the course or on the website. Facebook posts and email blasts reach all the participants. Sponsoring a race can be a low cost…

Schedule and packet pickup

How to View/Edit Registration

Options Below: 1. Bib Exchange - Free if done up to 72 hrs prior to Race Day (hereafter RD), $5 after at packet pickup. Gift it & exchange race fee offline to avoid processing fees. Shirt size edits expire 10 days prior to RD.*. 2. Event…

Course

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…

Course, from the Utah Santa Run - Utah County page

Parking and travel

Lodging

Lodging options are coming soon!

Shirt and medal

Earn Your Jacket

Earn Your Red Jacket with the Following Challenges with O n 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…

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Race details

Where
60 North 100 East, Salem, UT 84653Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 4,650 feet
Included with entry
Santa Suit (Size up - Suits run small)
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, Other
Editions
2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024), 2023 (Dec 2, 2023), 2022 (Dec 3, 2022), 2021 (Dec 4, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Utah Santa Run - Utah County?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 4:15 PM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $42 before processing fees, and rises to $44 on Oct 6, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Utah?
At $42, entry is about 20 percent above a typical 5K in Utah, which costs $35 right now.
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, Other.
Where does it start?
60 North 100 East, Salem, UT 84653.

From the organizers

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.