Grab your costumes and running shoes, the Saints Santa Run is coming to Midtown on Saturday, December 5th, 2026! Our family-friendly winter run is bringing all ages and pets to downtown Oklahoma City for a festive 5K and costume contest. It is a great way to stay active and spread cheer during the holiday season. Participate in the 5K Run/Walk or 1-Mile Fun Run and receive a commemorative Saints Santa Run t-shirt and finisher medal. All are invited to enjoy free activities like face painting, holiday music, and more at our finish line celebration on the SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital campus. Food and drink will be available for purchase inside SSM Health St. Anthony at Chick-fil-A and Starbucks, as well as outside at the Metro Minis food truck. Complimentary snacks will be provided for registered runners. Be sure to bring your kiddos (ages 8 and under) for the free Kids’ Dash, taking place just before the race! No registration required! It wouldn’t be the Saints Santa Run without a costume contest! Dress up like Santa or in your most festive holiday costume for a chance to win cash prizes immediately following the race. Our costume contest categories include best Santa, most festive, and most festive pet! There were also be prizes for fastest overall runners in male, female, and non-binary categories.
Overall Man Race Winner: $100 Overall Woman Race Winner: $100 Overall Non-Binary Winner: $100 Best Santa Costume: $100 Most Festive Costume: $100 Best Pet Costume: $50
1 Miles: Preferred T-Shirt Size
3.2 Miles: Preferred T-Shirt Size
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Miles | $25.00 | Apr 1 | Oct 1 |
| $30.00 | Oct 1 | Nov 30 | |
| $35.00 | Nov 30 | Dec 5 | |
| 3.2 Miles | $40.00 | Apr 1 | Oct 1 |
| $45.00 | Oct 1 | Nov 30 | |
| $50.00 | Nov 30 | Dec 5 |
8:45am packet pickup and registration 9:45am Kids' Dash 10:00am 1-Mile Fun Run 10:30am 5K 11:30am Costume Contest
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 424 | 35:44 | 15:35 |
| 2024 | 4 | 28:51 | 16:32 |
Interested in this race?
Pre-race pick up at 8th Street Church (701 NW 8th St.) Friday, December 5th, 4:00 - 6:30pm Please note: this location is ADA accessible, but entry may be difficult to find. Please call or email Olivia Branscum if you require assistance, and we will bring your packet out to you Phone: (405) 526-6914 Email: obranscum@downtownokc.com Day-of packet pickup at SSM Health St. Anthony (535 NW 9th St.) Saturday, December 6th, 8:45 - 9:45am
5K Walk/Run Now – Oct.15: $35 Oct. 16 – Nov. 21: $40 Nov. 22 – Dec. 6: $45 1-Mile Fun Run Now – Oct. 15: $25 Oct. 16 – Nov. 21: $30 Nov. 22 – Dec. 6: $35