
Christmas 2026
Christmas Races in Indiana
19 Christmas and holiday races in Indiana this season. The busiest days are Saturday, December 5 and Saturday, December 19. A typical entry fee is around $22. Dates and fees come straight from race registration and refresh every night.
19
Christmas races
5
on Sat, Dec 5
$22
typical entry fee
16
cities
Wednesday, December 2

from $5
RegisterSaturday, December 5
Sunday, December 6
Tuesday, December 8
Annual Running of the Lights & Jolly Jog
Mishawaka, Indiana6:30 PM start

from Free
RegisterSaturday, December 12
Thursday, December 17

from $17.99
RegisterSaturday, December 19
Sunday, December 20

from $35
RegisterTuesday, December 22

from $20
RegisterThursday, December 24 (Christmas Eve)

from $30
RegisterSaturday, December 26

from $20
RegisterQuick answers
- When are Christmas races in Indiana in 2026?
- Most run on weekends before Christmas Day. The busiest days are Saturday, December 5 (5), Saturday, December 19 (3), and Sunday, December 6 (2). 1 runs on Christmas Eve.
- How much does a Christmas race cost in Indiana?
- Most charge between $20 and $25 for their current entry tier, with a typical fee of $22 before processing fees. 2 are free to enter. Many raise prices as Christmas gets closer.
- What distances do Christmas races offer?
- Of the 19 races, 17 include a 5K, 3 a 10K, 5 a one-mile run, 5 a kids race, and 1 a half marathon. Walkers are welcome at most of them.
- What is the biggest Christmas race in Indiana?
- Santa Hustle Indianapolis in Indianapolis, with 1,060 finishers across its events in 2023.
- What is the weather like for Christmas races in Indiana?
- Based on five years of weather at these races, Christmas week typically runs from about 28°F at dawn to 43°F in the afternoon, with rain on about 23 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.











