Anacortes Santa Run 2026 — Anacortes, WA

Date
December 12, 2026
Location
Anacortes, WA
Venue
601 Seafarers Way
Start Time
8:45 AM
Entry Fee
$16.50 – $56.00
Events
Santa Run 5k, Run with Rudolph - Kid’s Dash.
Includes
Full Santa Suit. 5 piece- Coat, Beard, Pants, Hat Belt
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The Anacortes Santa Run takes place at 601 Seafarers Way in Anacortes, Washington on December 12, 2026. The event offers two distances: a 5K and an 800-yard option, making it accessible to runners of different abilities and goals. The race starts at 8:45 AM. Entry fees range from $16.50 to $56.00 depending on registration timing and category. This holiday-season event provides a straightforward option for runners looking to maintain fitness during the December racing calendar or introduce younger or newer runners to organized racing through the shorter 800-yard option.

From the Race Organizer
Every runner receives a full Santa Suit for the run! Yes, that's right. EVERYONE will run in a Santa Suit. Join other runners all dressed as Santa and run a 5k in beautiful Anacortes WA. Family Discount!!! Register 3 or more runners on same account and save $5.00 per runner!!!! December 6, 2025 9am Start Pick Up Bibs and Santa Suits in Anacortes : Dec 4 and 5 from 5-7pm at the Anacortes Rockfish Grill beer garden!! Enjoy the happy hour from 3-6. Rockfish Address is 320 Commercial Ave, Anacortes WA 98221 (beer garden is the tent behind the restaurant) Race Day Pick up ($3) is for out of the area runners . (You can pick up your Bib and Santa suit from 7-8am day of race.) If you can make the pick up on the 4th and 5th, we'd love it. Every registration will help fund the Anacortes High School Cross Country Team!!! 5k Run of Santas in Anacortes WA. Group start-with Christmas Carols Cookies, Coffee, Hot Cocoa and treats timed finishers medal Prize!!!!- 1 Gallon of delicious Eggnog for first male and female across the finish line Beat the Elves. Compete against two elves (Anacortes High School XC runners) staring 5 minutes after you. Every elf beating Santa gets a sticker. The Course is a beautiful flat 5k around Cap Sante Marina.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Anacortes Santa Run 2026 — Anacortes, WA?

Anacortes Santa Run 2026 — Anacortes, WA takes place on December 12, 2026. The race is held in Anacortes, Washington.

Where is Anacortes Santa Run 2026 — Anacortes, WA held?

Anacortes Santa Run 2026 — Anacortes, WA is held at 601 Seafarers Way in Anacortes, Washington.

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