13th annual · Kennebunk, Maine
Run the Kennebunk coast in a Santa suit, bring a toy for Toys for Tots, and finish at Federal Jack’s with live music and a cold Shipyard. It’s the best after-party of the season, and friends and family are all invited.
Register now Race weekend schedule →
Online sign-up closes Dec 18 at 11:00 PM
Date
Sat, Dec 19, 2026
Races
5K · 10K · Elf Dash
Start
10:00 AM, Federal Jack’s
The race
Pick your distance
All three start and finish at Federal Jack’s on the Kennebunk River.
Race shirt
When you sign up by Dec 1
Two Shipyard beers
For runners 21 and over
Awards
Overall, age groups and every Elf Dash kid
The after-party
Live music from Four Horsemen. Friends and family welcome
Race weekend
Friday pickup, Saturday race
Federal Jack’s Restaurant & Brew Pub
8 Western Ave, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Fri, Dec 18
4:00 to 6:30 PM
Packet pickup
Get your bib and shirt in the billiard room, upstairs in the back of Federal Jack’s.
Sat, Dec 19
8:00 to 9:15 AM
Pickup and race-day sign-up
Race-day sign-up is cash or check. Please don’t wait until 9:15.
Sat, Dec 19
10:00 AM
5K and 10K start
Out along Beach Ave and the Kennebunk beaches. Strollers and dogs welcome at the back of the pack.
Sat, Dec 19
About 11:00 AM
Elf Dash
From the start arch, out Doane’s Wharf Rd and back.
Sat, Dec 19
After the race
Awards, raffle and live music
Four Horsemen plays Federal Jack’s. Friends and family are all invited. Runners 21 and over get two Shipyard beers.
Toys for Tots
Bring one new, unwrapped toy.
Toy bins are at the start. Help us fill the Marine Corps Reserve truck to the brim.
The Seacoast Lions Club
The best volunteers ever, at registration and out on the course, cheering and directing every runner. The race raffle benefits the club. Tickets at packet pickup, race-day sign-up and the after-party.
Give online
With thanks
Thank you, Seacoast Lions Club
Every year the Seacoast Lions Club volunteers run registration, line the course, cheer every runner on and point the way so everyone stays on course and makes it back to the finish line.
The race raffle supports the Seacoast Lions Club, and every toy goes to Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots.
Know before you go
The details
Parking
There’s no parking at Federal Jack’s during the race. Park free at 169 Port Rd until 1:30 PM, a short walk away. The parking map below shows every lot.
Packet pickup
Friday, Dec 18 from 4:00 to 6:30 PM in the billiard room, upstairs in the back of Federal Jack’s. Or race morning from 8:00 to 9:15 AM at Federal Jack’s.
Strollers and dogs
Both are welcome. Please start at the back of the pack.
Water
Self-serve water on the course and at the finish. Bring your own too.
Signing up
Online until Dec 18 at 11:00 PM. Race-day sign-up is cash or check only.
Refunds
See the refund policy, or check that you’re registered.
Patriots Day Seaside Dash
Our new spring race is Monday, April 19, 2027. Sign up for both and save 15% on each.
Questions
Message us on Facebook or use the contact form.
Parking for the Santa Dash 5K, 10K and Elf Dash
Photos
Santa Dash, past years
Santas, elves, the toy drive and the after-party at Federal Jack’s. Tap any photo to see it bigger.
Sponsors
With thanks
Presented by
Supported by
On the radio with Binnie Media: Frank 107.5, 99.9 The Wolf, 99.3 The Wave, 106.3 The Bone, Frank 98.7 and WTSN.
Sponsor the Santa Dash
Booths at the finish, the Elf Dash, the toy drive and more. Ask Allison for the sponsor deck.
Seaside Santa Dash
Federal Jack’s Restaurant & Brew Pub
8 Western Ave, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Follow along
Contact
Sponsorships: Allison Mackenzie, 207.713.4912
Race operations: Jack Fleming, Sol Sport Events, 207.251.9370
