from $10
RegisterChristmas 2026
Christmas Races in Colorado
13 Christmas and holiday races in Colorado this season. The busiest days are Saturday, December 12 and Saturday, December 5. A typical entry fee is around $25. Dates and fees come straight from race registration and refresh every night.
13
Christmas races
5
on Sat, Dec 12
$25
typical entry fee
10
cities
Friday, November 27
Saturday, December 5
from $22
RegisterChasing Santa 5k/Cycling Santa Toy Drive Presented by: Springs Law Group
Colorado Springs, Colorado9:00 AM start
from Free
RegisterSunday, December 6
from $22
RegisterSaturday, December 12
Sunday, December 13
from $25
RegisterSaturday, December 19
from $39
RegisterSunday, December 20
from $33
RegisterSaturday, December 26
A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 DENVER/AURORA
Centennial, Colorado7:30 AM start
from $30
RegisterQuick answers
- When are Christmas races in Colorado in 2026?
- Most run on weekends before Christmas Day. The busiest days are Saturday, December 12 (5), Saturday, December 5 (2), and Friday, November 27 (1).
- How much does a Christmas race cost in Colorado?
- Most charge between $21 and $32 for their current entry tier, with a typical fee of $25 before processing fees. 2 are free to enter. Many raise prices as Christmas gets closer.
- What distances do Christmas races offer?
- Of the 13 races, 11 include a 5K, 6 a 10K, 4 a one-mile run, 7 a kids race, and 1 a half marathon. Walkers are welcome at most of them.
- What is the biggest Christmas race in Colorado?
- Ugly Sweater 5K in Denver, with 1,527 finishers across its events in 2025.
- What is the weather like for Christmas races in Colorado?
- Based on five years of weather at these races, Christmas week typically runs from about 25°F at dawn to 48°F in the afternoon, with rain on about 7 percent of days. Morning starts are usually close to the low.
- Do Christmas races sell out?
- Most do not, but the largest cap their fields, so check each race's registration page before Christmas week.