Utah Santa Run - Gardner Village

West Jordan, United States • 5 Dec 2026

Utah Santa Run - Gardner Village

The Utah Santa Run - Gardner Village takes place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, in West Jordan at Gardner Village. The event uses the Jordan River Trail for its running course. Distances and event options offered include:

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • Half Marathon
  • Santa Run Virtual Race
  • Half Marathon Pacer (Invite Only)
  • Half Marathon - Slow Racers

The event includes a Santa suit as part of registration. The suit package lists a hat, beard, jacket, pants, and belts. Aid stations on course provide milk and cookies, water, and Powerade. Volunteers at the event dress as elves. Organizers added a Half Marathon and 10K to the event in 2020.

Logistics and entry details

Packet pickup is available the day prior at the Water Tower and on race day in the North East Parking Lot. Published entry fees for 2026 are: 5K $40, 10K $45, Half Marathon $75, Santa Run Virtual Race $40, Half Marathon Pacer $1,000, and Half Marathon - Slow Racers $78. The virtual event registration ends December 4, 2026, and the Slow Racers registration ends December 3, 2026. Sponsors for the event include Gardner Village, Skechers, Talon Loans, Powerade, and several others. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
5 km
Santa Run Virtual Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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