Here Comes Santa 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, Right down Santa Claus Lane! Come join StartLine Racing at Kiwanis Park for our 6th annual Here Comes Santa 5K and 1M event! We are going to jingle around the course and hang out with the man in red. Bring your whole family!

Course Maps

5K Course Map
1 Mile Course Map

Mail-in and Virtual Run Registration
To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing. Can't make it to this year's event but still want to participate? This year will feature a Here Comes Santa 5K Virtual. A virtual race is a race that can be ran at any location. You can walk, use the treadmill, run outside or participate in another race. You can run your race at your pace wherever you like. All virtual race participants will receive a custom event finisher's medal and custom event t-shirt. Please note that your shirt and medal will be mailed out following the event on December 14, 2024. Prior to the event all virtual participants will receive an email with instructions on how to submit your time. Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at [email protected]

What You Get!

Custom Event Finisher's Medal
Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech Shirt
Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups (5K only). Our age groups are the following: 8 & Under, 9 & 10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over
Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)
Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple and Google)
Owned and operated by StartLine Racing!

Race Day Information

We welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons. No roller blades, roller skates, skateboards, bicycles or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses. Race day registration will be available beginning at 7:00am at Kiwanis Park. We accept cash, and credit cards on race day (checks are no longer accepted) Race day prices are as follows: 5K - $50 1M - $40 Please note that your shirt size is not guaranteed for those who register on race day We welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons. No roller blades, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses. Walkers are welcome! Leashed pet friendly! We run rain or shine. There are no refunds or transfer due to weather

Packet Pickup Opportunities

You will have two opportunities to pick-up your race packet (bib, chip, event swag, etc):
Friday, December 13th from 3:00 - 6:00pm at Road Runner Sports - Tempe Road Runner Sports is located at 43 S McClintock Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281 (map)
Saturday, December 14th starting at 8am at Kiwanis Park (event site)

Event schedule

Fri, December 13, 2024 3:00 PM - Packet Pick-Up at Road Runner Sports in Tempe from 3-6pm
Sat, December 14, 2024 8:00 AM - Race day packet pickup opens
Sat, December 14, 2024 9:00 AM - 5K Start Begins
Sat, December 14, 2024 9:15 AM - 1M Start Begins
Sat, December 14, 2024 10:00 AM - Awards Ceremony (approx.)