Salt Lake City Holiday Runs 2026 — Jingle Bell 5Ks & Santa Races

Bells on the shoelaces, cocoa at the finish: Salt Lake City's December calendar has 3 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 Utah Santa Run - Ogden on Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Every listing links straight to registration.

• Sat, Nov 28, 2026 Utah Santa Run - Ogden 2250 Washington Blvd · Ogden, UT · From $40 5K Road
• Sat, Dec 5, 2026 Utah Santa Run - Gardner Village 1100 West 7800 South · West Jordan, UT · From $40 5K10KHalf Marathon Road
• Sat, Dec 5, 2026 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Salt Lake City, UT 11111 South Ballpark Drive · South Jordan, UT · From $35 5K 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 Salt Lake City race →