Bad Santa 5K

Bad Santa 5K

Sunday, December 20th, 2026

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 Bad Santa 5K on December 20th!

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. 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 item to stay festive through the winter months.

Registration fees

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 ($25 plus processing fees) - Now registering Dec 10 – Oct 26
• $34.28 ($30 plus processing fees) - Oct 27 – Nov 30
• $39.66 ($35 plus processing fees) - Dec 1 – Dec 20

After Party at Urban Chestnut Bierhall in The Grove

All participants will be able to receive one free beer from Urban Chestnut, plus Fordo's Killer Pizza will be offering $1 off pizza slices or 10% off 18" pizzas.

Charity Partner

Start 2 Finish is proud to team up with the Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation and Operation Food Search for the 25th 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.

Packet Pickup Information

Packet pickup details will be posted here once finalized. Race Day packet pickup will be available at Carondelet Park starting at 8am.

Swag

All registrants will receive a custom race shirt and a finisher item!

Course

The Bad Santa 5K 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. Age group awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups: 19 & Under, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70 and over.

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