Santa Run 2026

The Silicon Valley Santa Run is a holiday 5K run/walk in San Jose. Participants begin on Santa Clara Street and conclude at Christmas in the Park. The event is designed for families and racers alike, encouraging costumes and featuring a Kids Reindeer Dash for children aged 2 to 7. The 5K follows a flat, fast course through the city, finishing amidst the Christmas in the Park decorations and booths. The event benefits Christmas in the Park, provides in-person and virtual participation choices, and awards 5K finishers a holiday long-sleeve tech shirt, chip-timed bib, and ornament-style medal. Children in the Reindeer Dash receive a shirt, bib, medal, and milk and cookies at the finish.