Santa Run 8K/5K & Snowman Dash
Updated
Saturday, December 19, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Charlotte (324 S. Mint St). Distances: 1 mile, 5K, 8K. Entry from $22.50 to $44.99; the 8K goes from $44.99 to $49.99 after November 20.
Course and race notes
It’s the most RUNderful time of the year!
8k can choose to be a Santa, Elf, Reindeer, or Snowman. The 10 th Annual Santa Run 8K/5K & Snowman Dash presented by Taylor Clay Products, will take place on December 19, 2026 at 9:00am in front of Truist Ball park in Uptown Charlotte.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 19
2026 · in 42 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K8K
Price
$22.50 to $44.99
Plus the platform's processing fee
8K goes up after Fri Nov 20 (in 13 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 19 (in 42 days)
Opened Dec 21, 2025
Race day in Charlotte
Weather
54° / 34°F
Typical high and low for December 19, with a 32% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Charlotte Douglas Airport, NC (6.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:26 AM – 5:13 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Lot #208 · paidunder 0.1 mi
- Lot #228S · paid0.1 mi
- AutoPark · paid0.1 mi
140 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Deluxe Fun Dining restaurant0.1 mi
- Mellow Mushroom restaurant0.1 mi
- Nefelie's restaurant0.1 mi
- French Quarter Restaurant restaurant0.1 mi
105 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: under 0.1 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 18
Where to stay
27 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)35 within 3 mi87 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Residence Inn
About 2 min walkUnder 0.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel
About 3 min walk0.1 mi from the start
Hotel · Autograph Collection
Hotel 3 of 5: Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte
About 4 min walk0.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Courtyard Charlotte City Center
About 5 min walk0.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Charlotte Marriott City Center
About 5 min walk0.3 mi from the start
More places on the map
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