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

Bells on the shoelaces, cocoa at the finish: Portland's December calendar has 5 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 Ho Ho 5k on Sun, Dec 6, 2026. Every listing links straight to registration.

• Sun, Dec 6, 2026 Ho Ho 5k Cook Park. 17005 SW 92nd Ave · Portland, OR · From $35 5K Road
• Sat, Dec 12, 2026 Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Camas, WA (50) 303 NW Lake Rd · Camas, WA · From $30 5K10KHalf Marathon Road
• Sat, Dec 19, 2026 Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Vancouver, WA (51) 800 NE 117th St · Vancouver, WA · From $30 5K10KHalf Marathon Road
• Sat, Dec 19, 2026 Santa's Holiday Hustle 5k & Dirty Santa Trail Run 10K 625 NE 4th Ave · Camas, WA · From $35 5K10KTrail Run Trail
• Sat, Dec 26, 2026 Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Camas, WA (52) 303 NW Lake Rd · Camas, WA · From $30 5K10KHalf Marathon 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 Portland race →