Christmas 2026

Christmas Races in North Dakota

2 Christmas and holiday races in North Dakota this season. The busiest days are Saturday, December 5 and Saturday, December 12. A typical entry fee is around $35. Dates and fees come straight from race registration and refresh every night.

Christmas races

on Sat, Dec 5

$35

typical entry fee

cities

Saturday, December 5

2026 Jingle Bell Run - Fargo, ND

Fargo, North Dakota8:00 AM start

from $40

Saturday, December 12

North Dakota Santa Run

Mandan, North Dakota4:15 PM start

from $30

Quick answers

When are Christmas races in North Dakota in 2026?: Most run on weekends before Christmas Day. The busiest days are Saturday, December 5 (1) and Saturday, December 12 (1).
What distances do Christmas races offer?: Of the 2 races, 2 include a 5K. Walkers are welcome at most of them.
Do Christmas races sell out?: Most do not, but the largest cap their fields, so check each race's registration page before Christmas week.