Events
Santa 5K Run Registration
Naughty & Nice Bundle | 8AM RUN & 9:30AM WALK 1st Wave
6 spots left. Price increases after October 22, 2026 at 11:59pm MDT
Naughty & Nice Bundle | 8AM RUN & 9:41AM WALK 2nd Wave
22 spots left. Price increases after October 22, 2026 at 11:59pm MDT
Santa's Naughty List Walk | 9:51AM 3rd Wave
1 spot left. Price increases after October 22, 2026 at 11:59pm MDT
Santa's Naughty List Walk | 10:01AM 4th Wave
19 spots left. Price increases after October 22, 2026 at 11:59pm MDT
Santa Arrives In...
Sponsors- Be Part of the Magic!
To become one of our Santa Run Sponsors... Click HERE!
Interested in getting involved with Santa Run 915? 🎄
Use the link above if you’re interested in becoming an event sponsor! We’d love to have local businesses and organizations be part of the holiday experience and help us bring this new tradition to Downtown El Paso!
Santa Run Vendors!
Interested in Becoming a Vendor? 👉CLICK HERE!
Want to be part of the Santa Run 915 Christmas Village? We’d love to hear from you!
Santa Run 915 is partnering with Upper Valley Farmers Market to coordinate all vendor and food truck applications for this year’s event.
Space is limited. All participating businesses must follow Upper Valley Market guidelines.
ALL VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO DECORATE THEIR BOOTHS WITH CHRISTMAS DECOR. CANOPIES MUST BE WHITE OR PROFESSIONALLY BRANDED.
Ready to apply? Visit the Upper Valley Farmers Market website and select the Santa Run 915 page to view vendor information and submit your payment. We’re excited to bring local businesses, makers, food vendors, and more together for a festive Christmas Village in Downtown El Paso!
Event Description
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with Santa Run 915, El Paso’s newest holiday tradition! Join us on Saturday, December 12, 2026, in Downtown El Paso for a festive morning bringing together fitness, family, community, and holiday cheer. Whether you’re ready to take on the Santa Run 915 5K, prefer to stroll through the festivities during Santa’s Naughty List Walk, or want to do both, there’s a way for everyone to join the celebration.
EVENT DETAILS:
- Saturday. Dec. 12, 2026 at Downtown El Paso, 300 N. Mesa, El Paso, TX 79901
- Events: Santa's 5K Run and/or Santa's Naughty List Walk (21+ years)
- Registration includes:
- Santa's 5K Run- Event shirt, Santa Hat, Finisher Medal, Race Bib, Swag Bag.
- Santa's Naughty List Walk- Event shirt, Naughty Head Gear, Holiday Alcoholic Samples per available booth, Swag Bag.
🏃 Santa's 5K Run:
Hit the streets of Downtown El Paso for a festive 5K surrounded by hundreds of Santa hats, holiday energy, music, and plenty of Christmas spirit. Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply enjoying the experience, runners of all levels are welcome.
🎅 Santa’s Naughty List Walk:
Not a runner? No problem! Santa’s Naughty List Walk is a festive walking experience for those who would rather stroll, socialize, and enjoy our exclusive holiday alcoholic samples for adults 21+. And yes—you can do both! Complete the 5K and then join the Naughty List Walk afterward to keep the celebration going.🎉
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Santa Run 915 is more than a race. It’s a full holiday experience featuring a festive Downtown El Paso course, live DJ and entertainment, Christmas Village festivities, holiday photo opportunities, sponsor activations, and a post-race celebration.
ALL registered participants will receive an official Santa Run 915 event shirt, and we encourage everyone to wear it on event day.
And don't forget your Santa hat! 🎅 Santa hats are required as we come together to create a giant sea of Santa hats moving through Downtown El Paso.
AWARDS:
-Trophies to the Top 3 Females and Top 3 Males Overall.
-1st place medals to the Top 3 Male & Females in each age group.
Age Groups are: 14 & under, 15-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60-69 years, 79 + years
❤️ Giving Back:
Santa Run 915 is proud to support organizations making a difference in our community:
❤️ El Paso Children’s Hospital Foundation
💛 Children’s Miracle Network
🐾 Humane Society of El Paso
Our Title Sponsor:
⭐ Proudly Presented by Cadence Lending Group
Cadence Lending Group is proud to serve as the Title Sponsor of Santa Run 915 and support the beginning of a new holiday tradition for the El Paso community. Follow @SantaRun915 on Instagram and Santa Run 915 on Facebook for announcements, event updates, giveaways, and more.
🏃 Run. 🚶 Walk. 🎄 Be Merry.
REGISTER SOON! Registration Closes In...
Packet Pick Up Information
Choose the packet pickup option that works best for you! Your Santa Run 915 packet will be available at any of the following locations:
Forge Factory
6151 Dew Dr., Suite 200
El Paso, TX 79912
Saturday, December 5 | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
Cadence Lending Group
211 W. Yandell Dr.
El Paso, TX 79902
Monday–Wednesday, December 7–9 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Lotus Social House
300 N. Mesa St.
El Paso, TX 79901
Thursday, December 10 | 12:00 PM–5:00 PM
🍹 Packet Pickup Perk: Join us at Lotus Social House and enjoy our special Santa Cocktail while picking up your packet!
Pick the date and location that works best for you, grab your packet, and get ready for Santa Run 915!🎅🏃
FAQ
Of course! Every Santa Run 915 5K participant will receive a red Santa Run 915 event shirt and every finisher will earn an exclusive 2026 Santa Run 915 finisher medal to commemorate our first year! And because it wouln't be a Santa Run without Santa... you'll also get a Santa hat to wear on race day! Our goal? A SEA OF SANTA HATS taking over Downtown El Paso!
Joining Santa's Naughty List Walk? You'll receive a Santa Run 915 event shirt plus some festive Naughty List headgear to wear during the walk. Because if you're on the Naughty List, you might as well look the part!
While we love our furry friends, pets will NOT be permitted at Santa Run 915 this year. We appreciate your understanding!
Yes! We'll have a designated locker area where you can leave your swag bag & personal belongings during the event. This is especially helpful if you're doing both the 5K and Santa's Naughty List walk-- you can store your things during the run and swap your Santa hat for your Naughty List gear afterwards!
Yes! Someone else may pick up your packet, but they'll need to have a photo of your vaild ID for verification.
For Santa's Naughty List Walk, this is especially important because all participants must be verified as 21 or older before receiving their Naughty List wristband.
Absolutely! Your wristband is required to enter Santa's Naughty List Walk. If you do not have your wristband on, you will not be permitted to enter. Please make sure your wristband is on and secure before arriving at the entrance.
No wristband = No Naughty List Walk!
Awards will be presented to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female Finishers, as well as the Top 3 Finishers in each age division.
Age divisions are: 14 & under, 15-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60-69 years, 79 + years.
Yes! Running/jogging strollers are welcome. For everyone's safety, we ask that participants with strollers line up towards the back of the starting pack and use a stroller designed specifically for running or jogging.
It's not requireed, but we HIGHLY encourage it!
Throw on your Santa hat, bring the holiday spirit, and help us create a sea of Santa hats taking over Downtown El Paso! The more Santas, the merrier!
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Event Location
Downtown El Paso
300 N Mesa
El Paso, TX 79901 US
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