Bad Santa 5K

Bad Santa 5K

Sunday, December 7th, 2025

Do you live and run with an attitude that risking a lump of coal in your stocking is the cost of adventure? Rather throw back a finish line brew from right here in The Lou while supporting your local community? Don't want to break the holiday gift fund on race registration? Come naughty, come nice to the NEW Bad Santa 5K on December 7th! This timed run through Carondelet Park celebrates the Holiday Season the right way – with a party, free beer, custom race tee and much more. The course will feature stunning winter scenes with plenty of lakes, woods and railroad tracks to explore – perfect for seasoned and casual runners alike. Enjoy post-race beer from Urban Chestnut beer , as well as snacks and your usual post-race antics! After the race, warm-up by joining us at Urban Chestnut's Bierhall for the Bad Santa afterparty.

We’re also collecting new and gently used winter coats, hats and gloves to benefit the Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation and Warners’ Warm-Up Coat Drive in keeping our neighbors warm during the cold winter months. Bring yours on race day, and Operation Food Search will ensure the coats get to those who need them!

In addition to the run and post-race fun, participants can enjoy a logo’d race shirt and finisher keychain to stay festive through the winter months – all for just $28.90 through October 13th ! So what the bells are you waiting for? Register now, you filthy animals!

Registration fees

Spots remaining: 290

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

• Timed 5K Run in Carondelet Park with free post-race beer provided by Urban Chestnut. $28.90 $26 plus processing fees Now registering Aug 21 – Oct 13
• Register for 5K $34.28 $30 plus processing fees Oct 14 – Nov 17
• $39.66 $35 plus processing fees Nov 18 – Dec 7

After Party at Urban Chestnut Bierhall in The Grove

After the race is over, join us at Urban Chestnut's Brewery and Bierhall in The Grove for the official post-race party. Details coming soon!

Charity Partner

Start 2 Finish is proud to team up with the Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation and Operation Food Search for the 24th annual Warners’ Warm-Up Coat Drive . We encourage you to bring new and gently-used coats, hats and gloves on race day to help keep our neighbors warm during the cold winter months. Operation Food Search will ensure the coats get to those who need them!

Packet Pickup Information

Packet pickup details will be posted here once finalized.

Swag

All registrants will receive a custom race shirt and a finisher keychain! (designs coming soon)

2025 Shirt Design Coming Soon!

2025 Keychain Design Coming Soon!

Course

The course details will be posted here once finalized, but will take place in Carondelet Park, starting and finishing near the Boathouse.

Awards

The top 3 overall male and female finishers will receive a gift card from Running Niche in addition to a commemorative award. We will also have age group awards, with details coming soon.

Volunteers

Interested in volunteering? We are still determining our volunteer needs, and will post a signup form on this page when finalized. In the meantime, email [email protected] if you're interested in volunteering.

Contact information

Event contact Jake Goldsborough