Ultra Sweaty Santa
Devils Elbow, United States • 18 Jul 2026
Event Details
The Ultra Sweaty Santa is a 6-hour endurance race on a shaded loop course. The event celebrates Christmas in July.
Course and Facilities
The main course is a 6-mile loop on crushed gravel that runs alongside the Big Piney River near Old Route 66. A 3-mile loop option is also available. The course features one fully stocked aid station and one water-only station. Participants are advised to bring a portable hydration device. After the race, a private beach behind the Elbow Inn is available for cooling off.
Participation and Charity
The race is free to enter. Participants can run for 30 minutes, 3 hours, or the full 6-hour duration. The event accepts donations to benefit Operation Christmas Child. Donations can be monetary or in the form of a packed shoebox.
Prizes
Prizes are awarded for the best costume and for the overall male and female finishers who complete the most miles. A special prize is given for the "King" and "Queen of the hill," awarded to participants on the longer loop who traverse a large hill at the turnaround point the most times. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.