Asbury Park Santa Run
Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 5:00 AM EST
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Run (or walk) as Santa for a good cause in Asbury Park, then celebrate at one of four legendary music venue after parties.
- Fun
- Quirky
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Quirky
Festive
For a CauseJoin thousands of runners and walkers for the annual Asbury Park Santa Run, a festive 5K through the streets of Asbury Park. Don your included Santa suit and enjoy a spirited journey that culminates in your choice of four lively after parties at legendary music venues. This popular December event also supports Lunch Break, a local non-profit, with a portion of each registration. Expect a fun, community-focused experience with chip-timed results.
What to expect
- - Run a 5K course alongside thousands of fellow Santas.
- - Enjoy access to a selection of four vibrant after parties (21+).
- - Support local non-profit Lunch Break with your participation.
Standout details
- Thousands of Santas running
- Includes a full Santa suit
- Choice of 4 after parties at music venues
- Supports local non-profit Lunch Break
Perks & features
- After-Party
- Chip Timed
- Swag Included
After-Party
Chip Timed
Swag IncludedFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Course feel
A practical read on terrain, elevation, footing, and typical conditions.
Steady Effort
Typical course trends
- Typically rolling
Built from public event details. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official event page before signing up.
From the organizer
Ho Ho Ho! The Asbury Park Santa Run returns for its 11th year to lead thousands of Santa's through the streets of Asbury Park on December 6th. Run (or walk) a 5K course in support of local non-profit Lunch Break and cross the finish line into your choice of 4 after parties at Asbury Park's most legendary music venues. The event is expected to sell out in advance so sign up today!
Registration includes a donation to Lunch Break, Santa suit, race entry, closed course in Asbury Park, access to after parties (21+), and chip timed results.
After Party lineup TBA!
Suit & bib pick up will be on Friday, December 4th at Road Runner Sports in Shrewsbury, NJ from 2-6 PM.
This event is not affiliated in any way with SantaCon.