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Utah Santa Run - Gardner Village

Name: Utah Santa Run - Gardner Village
Start: 2026-12-05
End: 2026-12-05
Location: West Jordan

West Jordan, United States • 5 Dec 2026

Event Overview

The Utah Santa Run at Gardner Village is a running event in West Jordan. It takes place on a Saturday in early December. Participants can choose from several distances.

Distances

The available distances are:

5K
10K
Half Marathon
Santa Run Virtual Race

There are also two additional, restricted categories: Half Marathon Pacer (Invite Only) and Half Marathon - Slow Racers.

Event Theme

The event has a festive, Christmas theme. Participants are encouraged to run dressed as Santa Claus, and a Santa suit is included with the registration fee. Volunteers at the event dress as elves.

Aid Stations

The course features festive aid stations. These stations provide water, Powerade, milk, and cookies.

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup occurs on the day before the race at the Water Tower location. It also takes place on race day in the North East Parking Lot at Gardner Village. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Utah West Jordan

Race information

Registration

13 mi

Half Marathon

13 mi

Half Marathon - Slow Racers

6 mi

10k

3 mi

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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