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

Bells on the shoelaces, cocoa at the finish: Sacramento's December calendar has 6 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 California International Marathon (CIM) on Sun, Dec 6, 2026. Every listing links straight to registration.

• Sun, Dec 6, 2026 California International Marathon (CIM) California State Capitol · Sacramento, CA Marathon Road
• Sat, Dec 12, 2026 Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sutters Landing Park (Course Map will be emailed) · Sacramento, CA · From $30 5K10KHalf Marathon Road
• Sat, Dec 12, 2026 Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sutters Landing Park (Course Map will be emailed) · Sacramento, CA · From $30 5K10KHalf MarathonMarathon Road
• Sun, Dec 13, 2026 Santa Hustle Roseville 311 Vernon Street · Roseville, CA · From $20 5K10KHalf Marathon Road
• Sat, Dec 26, 2026 A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sutters Landing Park (Course Map will be emailed) · Sacramento, CA · From $30 5K10KHalf Marathon Road
• Sat, Dec 26, 2026 New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sutters Landing Park (Course Map will be emailed) · Sacramento, CA · 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 Sacramento race →