The Krampus Cross Country

San Francisco, United States • 4-7 Dec 2026

The Krampus Cross Country 5K, 10K, or Naughty Nine Miler (LIVE or VIRTUAL)

The event runs from December 4 to December 7, 2026, with an in-person day in San Francisco on Sunday, December 6, 2026. The live location is the Ecology Trail Head at the end of Barnard Avenue in San Francisco, CA 94118; a virtual option is available so participants may run anywhere during the event dates.

Available race distances:

  • 5K live and virtual
  • 10K live and virtual
  • Naughty Nine Miler live and virtual

All participants, whether live or virtual, receive event items including a race woodallion produced by Aravaipa Artworx, a Krampus lifestyle tee, and a Krampus beer sampler stein. Pre-race bib and shirt pickup and a BREWFEST are scheduled at A Runner's Mind (3575 Sacramento St) on Friday, December 4. Post run beverages and prepackaged snacks will be available, with specified brands including Jambar and Bellwether Farms yogurt.

The organizer states that refunds, transfers, and credits are not supported. If the race is cancelled for reasons beyond the organizer's control, swag will be shipped to participants and guidance will be provided for navigating the course independently and submitting results. Designs for the 2026 woodallion and race shirt have not been finalized and previews from 2025 are shown. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

9 mi
Krampus Cross Country Naughty Nine Miler
10 km
Krampus Cross Country 10k
5 km
Krampus Cross Country 5k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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