Holiday and seasonal · Palm Springs, CA
Santa Runs Palm Springs is a holiday fun run in Palm Springs, California, with a verified date of December 19, 2026.
ConfirmedFamily friendlyDogs welcome
- When
- Sat, Dec 19, 2026
Start 8:30 AM (5K); 8:20 AM (Elf Dash)
Saturday before Christmas - Where
- Near Ruth Hardy Park
332 W Alejo Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92262 · Riverside
Directions - Entry
- $44.40 rising to $59.24
Register
What to expect
2026 Confirmed
- Sat, Dec 19, 2026
Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.
2027 Not announced
2027 not announced
Date TBA
About the run
Formerly the Santa Paws 5K, the run welcomes dogs and strollers and adds an Elf Dash for kids.
The run
- Distances
- 5K, Elf Dash
- Occasion
- Christmas
- Season
- Winter
- Swag
- Santa suit; combo medal available with Wild Turkey Trot
Nearby
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- SoCal Spartan Trifecta WeekendPerris, CA
Sources
- Official site official
Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.