Phoenix Holiday Runs 2026 — Jingle Bell 5Ks & Santa Races

Bells on the shoelaces, cocoa at the finish: Phoenix's December calendar has 9 holiday-season races for 2026 — jingle bell runs, Santa dashes, and ugly-sweater 5Ks. They're the most beginner-friendly races of the year, built for families and first-timers. The next one up is 2026 Phoenix Marathon on Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Every listing links straight to registration.

• Sat, Dec 12, 2026 2026 Phoenix Marathon Not specified · Phoenix, AZ 5KHalf MarathonMarathon Road
• Sat, Dec 12, 2026 The Marathon Project 5700 W North Loop Rd · Chandler, AZ · From $30 5K10KMarathon Road
• Sat, Dec 12, 2026 Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX G.R. Herberger Park (Course Map will be emailed) · Phoenix, AZ · From $30 5K10KHalf Marathon Road
• Sat, Dec 12, 2026 Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX G.R. Herberger Park (Course Map will be emailed) · Phoenix, AZ · From $30 5K10KHalf MarathonMarathon Road
• Sat, Dec 12, 2026 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Arizona 708 W Baseline Road · Mesa, AZ · From $35 5K Road
• Sun, Dec 13, 2026 Santa Hustle Glendale 6770 N Sunrise Blvd · Glendale, AZ · From $20 5K10KHalf Marathon Road
• Sat, Dec 26, 2026 A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX G.R. Herberger Park (Course Map will be emailed) · Phoenix, AZ · From $30 5K10KHalf Marathon Road
• Sat, Dec 26, 2026 New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX G.R. Herberger Park (Course Map will be emailed) · Phoenix, AZ · From $30 5K10KHalf Marathon Road
• Sat, Dec 26, 2026 Holiday 5K & 10K at Phoenix, AZ (52) 502 W Coral Gables Dr, · Phoenix, AZ · From $30 5K10K Road

Race-day tip

December races are the best gateway race to give someone: register a friend, then train together through the cold weeks — accountability is the real gift.

Looking beyond december holiday? See every upcoming Phoenix race →