Wild Santa Run - 5k Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Start time
- 9:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Duluth, Minnesota
- Entry fee
- From $5 · goes up to $43 on Nov 1, 2026
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reindeer Run - Kids Fun Run | Kids | Dec 12, 20269:30 AM | $5 | 100 |
| Wild Santa Run - 5k Fun Run | 5K | Dec 12, 202610:00 AM | $37$43 after Nov 1, 2026 | 1,975 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $43 on Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Reindeer Run - Kids Fun Run: $5 until Dec 12.
- Wild Santa Run - 5k Fun Run: $37 until Nov 1, then $43 until Nov 24, then $32 until Dec 1, then $49 until Dec 12.
Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $37, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Minnesota ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Duluth runs 31:34, about 10:10 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:07 and men in 28:52.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:43 AM, and the Reindeer Run - Kids Fun Run starts at 9:30 AM. The start sits about 670 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2515 W Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55806
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 12 the day usually runs from 13°F at dawn to 29°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to -7°F and hot years reach 39°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
- 2515 W Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55806Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 670 feet
- Included with entry
- Reindeer Antlers; Santa Suit
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 12, 2026), 2025 (Dec 13, 2025), 2024 (Dec 14, 2024), 2023 (Dec 9, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Wild Santa Run - 5k Fun Run?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $5 before processing fees, and rises to $43 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Minnesota?
- At $37, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Minnesota ($35).
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 2515 W Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55806.
From the organizers
Wild Santa Run - 5k Fun Run
Registration includes a five-piece Santa Suit to run in, a post-race cider, and entry to the all-ages after-party featuring live holiday music.
Reindeer Run - Kids Fun Run
For kids 8 years old and under (must be able to run on their own) for the 1/4 mile Reindeer Run! Registration includes a pair of antlers and entry in the Reindeer Run. It starts at 9:30 AM (Updated start time!) before the Santa Run.
Registration Open
Registration is now open. All registration is online and must be completed before packet pick-up. Registration may close early if the event reaches capacity.
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