Holiday and seasonal · Asbury Park, NJ
Asbury Park Santa Run is a holiday fun run in Asbury Park, New Jersey, with a verified date of December 5, 2026.
Confirmed
- When
- Sat, Dec 5, 2026
Start 5K 10:00 AM
First Saturday in December - Where
- Asbury Park Santa Run start
913 Ocean Ave N
Asbury Park, NJ 07712 · Monmouth County
Directions - Entry
- 5K $45-$60 depending on registration date (2026)
Register - Organized by
- Beacon Events
11th annual in 2026
What to expect
2026 Confirmed
The Asbury Park Santa Run returns for its 11th year to lead thousands of Santa's through the streets of Asbury Park on December 5th.
- Sat, Dec 5, 2026
Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.
2027 Projected
Projected from the 2026 pattern (first Saturday in December); not announced.
- Sat, Dec 4, 2027
About the run
Thousands of runners in Santa suits run a closed 5K through Asbury Park, then finish at after-parties in the city's music venues, including the Stone Pony. Beacon Events produces the race, and part of the proceeds goes to Lunch Break.
The run
- Distances
- 5K
- Occasion
- Christmas
- Season
- Winter
- Swag
- Santa suit
- Field
- Thousands of Santas (organizer)
- Benefits
- Lunch Break
Also in the NJ Event Atlas
Nearby
Sources
- Official site official
- Beacon Events official
Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.