The Santa Dash
Updated
Saturday, December 5, 2026, first start 10:00 AM, in Ada (Downtown Ada). Distances: 1 mile. Entry from $34; the 1 mile goes from $34 to $39 after November 15.
Course and race notes
Get ready to celebrate the holiday season at Ada’s new The Santa Dash Run/Walk!
Starting this year’s Santa Parade, the event welcomes everyone-children from 1 to 99-to put on their sneakers and participate in the fun. Each runner and walker will get their own Santa suit and kick off the Ada Santa Parade together!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 5
2026 · in 28 days
Start time
10:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile
Price
$34
Plus the platform's processing fee
1 mile goes up after Sun Nov 15 (in 8 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 5 (in 28 days)
Opened Sep 24, 2026
Race day in Ada
Weather
39° / 27°F
Typical high and low for December 5, with a 48% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Grand Rapids, MI (6.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:57 AM – 5:08 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 4
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.