The Krampus Cross Country 5K and 10K are running races held in San Francisco on December 4, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM from Barnard Ave at Fernandez Street. Both distances are available, with entry fees ranging from $40 to $85 depending on your distance and registration timing. If you can't make it to San Francisco in person, a virtual participation option lets you complete either distance on your own schedule. This December race works well for runners looking to stay active during the holiday season while traveling for the event.
From the Race Organizer
Hide. RUN! Krampus is KOMING! You have not run far enough. Nor have you run fast enough. Krampus is displeased. Pay penance to Krampus on Sun, 12/6/26 in San Francisco (or virtually from 12/4/26-12/7/26) and avoid incurring the wrath of Krampus! Where: Ecology Trail Head @ the end of Barnard Avenue , San Francisco, CA, 94129 ( or ANYWHERE for Virtual) When: Sunday, 12/6/26. The 10K starts at 8AM. The 5K starts at 8:05AM. The Naughty Nine Miler starts at 8:10AM. Course Maps: Naughty Nine Miler Course Map , 10K Course Map , & 5K Course Map The Swag: All participants (Live or Virtual) receive... An AWESOME race woodallion from Aravaipa Artwork A SWEET Krampus lifestyle tee A Krampus beer sampler stein Pre-race bib & shirt pickup and BREWFEST at A Runner's Mind (3575 Sacramento St) on Friday, 12/4 from 4-8PM! Post run beverages (bubbly water & soft drinks) & pre-packaged snacks including Jambar and Bellwether Farms yogurt. Pre-Race Bib & Shirt Pickup (& BREWFEST) at A Runner's Mind SF on Fri, 12/4 from 5-8PM! All Krampus runners are cordially invited to a festive pre-race BREWFEST with brews from Standard Deviant Brewing and a bib/shirt pickup event at A Runner's Mind SF (3575 Sacramento St) on Fri, 12/4 between 5-8PM! *NOTE-If you cannot attend this event, you can claim your bib/shirt on race morning between 6:30-8AM. PLEASE NOTE WE CANNOT SUPPORT REFUNDS, TRANSFERS, AND/OR CREDITS. In the event of race cancellation due to wildfires, hazardous air quality, hazardous weather conditions, natural disasters, COVID and/or other global pandemics, or any 'act of God' that is beyond our control, we cannot support refunds, transfers, and/or credits. Please note this has only happened ONCE due to COVID in 2020, but anything is possible. Please make sure you are comfortable with these potential risks before you sign up. In the event of race cancellation due to any of the aforementioned, we will ship all race swag/items to participants and provide direction around navigating the course(s) on your own. We'll also provide direction around submitting your result. We also cannot support refunds, transfers, and/or race credits if you get injured in the days/week(s) leading up to race day, if your schedule changes in the days/week(s) leading up to race day, if a work trip comes up that makes it impossible for you to attend on race day, and/or any other professional or personal matter that arises making it difficult for you to attend in person on race day. In the event of any of the aforementioned, we will ship all race swag/items to said participants and provide direction around navigating the course(s) on your own. We'll also provide direction around submitting your result.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for December 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to San Francisco, CA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is The Krampus Cross Country 5K, 10K, or Naughty Nine Miler (LIVE or VIRTUAL)! 2026 — San Francisco, CA?
The Krampus Cross Country 5K, 10K, or Naughty Nine Miler (LIVE or VIRTUAL)! 2026 — San Francisco, CA takes place on December 4, 2026. The race is held in San Francisco, California.
Where is The Krampus Cross Country 5K, 10K, or Naughty Nine Miler (LIVE or VIRTUAL)! 2026 — San Francisco, CA held?
The Krampus Cross Country 5K, 10K, or Naughty Nine Miler (LIVE or VIRTUAL)! 2026 — San Francisco, CA is held at Barnard Ave @ Fernandez Street in San Francisco, California.
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