In Person Race Details

Run with RADD on Saturday, December 11th at 10 am​

What is the Santa Run?

• ​Everybody wears SANTA SUITS and runs a 5K at the State Capitol Grounds!
• Races will be self-timed. Electronic clock will be available.  
• Warm post-race refreshments and treats will be provided after the race.

Schedule of Events on Saturday, December 11th

• Pre Race Ceremony 9:45 AM
• ​Santa Run 5K - 10:00 AM
• Cool Mile 10:10 AM

Registration Fee:

• Early Registration with Early Bird Pricing (October 1-October 31): $30
• Registration with General Pricing (November 1-December 21): $35
• Race Day Pricing (12/11 In-Person Registration): $40
• Register online or via mail-in registration starting October 1st!
• All net proceeds go to benefit RAAD (Runner’s Against Destructive Decisions) - learn more about the great work RAAD does here.  ​

Registration Includes:

• Race Swag:
  • Santa Suit ​
  • Finisher's Medal​
    • Note: Santa Suits guaranteed to the first 1,000 combined registrants of all races.
  • Soon to be announced Santa Run item
• Invitation to Friday Night Speaker and Awards Presentation​ (more info to come on speaker)

Need to Know Information:

• Packets will be available for pick up at the Larks Front Office (201 W Front Ave) from November 30th - December 22nd.
• If you are unable to pick up your race packet, don't worry! We can also ship you your race packet. When you register please scroll down to "Add-ons" and select the number of race swag packages you need shipped. Each package will be shipped for a small fee of $5. ​
• The race packets will be shipped out to all virtual runners on November 23rd.
• Every runner that is 13 and older will run in a Santa suit. Any runner that is 12 or younger, must be accompanied by an adult.
• ​On race day, we encourage every registered runner to park in the east parking of the Highway Department.
• On race day, Volunteers & VIP Guests are asked to park in the east Heritage Center parking lot & the Water Commission parking lot.
• ​For a detailed description and map of the race course, click here.​

How to Submit Your Results: ​

1. Run or walk your Santa Run Cool Mile in your Santa suit anywhere, anytime between December 1st and December 25th
2. Record your race time on your favorite running app (Strava, Map My Run, Run Keeper, etc) or manually. 
3. Email your race completion time to info@bismarcksantarun.com before 11:59 pm on December 25th. Include your first and last name, run date, race completed (5K or 1 Mile) and race completion time. 

How to Win Prizes!

• Prizes will be given to individuals in the following categories: 
  • Most Fun Photo or Video
  • Most Unique Route/Scenery Photo or Video
  • Best Group Photo or Video
• Submit a photo or video from any/all categories on Facebook (@bismarcksantarun) or through email at info@bismarcksantarun.com
  • Make sure to wear your Santa Suit  when running to be eligible!
  • ​Note: In submitting a selfie, photo, or video, you agree to allow The Bismarck Santa Run to share your picture on The Bismarck Santa website or other Bismarck Santa Run social media sites.  
• Winners will be announced on January 1st via the Santa Run Facebook page 

COVID-19 Precautions: 

• The safety of our community is a top priority for us. 
• Please follow ask safety measures provided by government agencies regarding COVID-19 which may be in place at the time of the race.
• ​If necessary, more specific COVID-19 precautions will be issued via email and social media prior to race day.