2026 Race of the Santas

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2026 Race of the Santas www.active.com
Date 05 Dec – 06 Dec, 2026
Races 2 distances
Entry fee $10.00 – $30.00
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2026 Race of the Santas

About the event

Start the winter festivities in Breckenridge by lacing up the running shoes for the RACE OF THE SANTAS! The race kicks off on Main Street directly in front of The Canteen (208 N Main St, Breckenridge, CO 80424) and finishes in Blue River Plaza where the lighting of Breckenridge kicks off at 5:00pm. 

Bib pick-up will be at The Canteen (208 N Main St, Breckenridge, CO 80424)  from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM on Saturday, December 6th. You will pick up your race bib and santa suit or hat(if purchased)

A portion of the proceeds goes to Carriage House Early Learning Center- Breckenridge’s oldest childcare facility. Carriage House is dedicated to fostering intellectual, social/emotional and physical development in a high quality early childhood setting; building meaningful relationships with families and our community, honoring childhood, and inspiring life-long learners that have a sense of global responsibility. Doing what's best for kids since 1973! 

Put on your best santa suit and gear up to be the fastest jolly old man!  

 

Schedule of events on Saturday, December 6nd:

  • Bib Pick-up at The Canteen: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Holiday Dog Parade: 3:30 PM 
  • Moose March: 4:00 PM
  • Race of the Santas: 4:20 PM 
  • Santa Arrives: 4:45 PM
  • Countdown to Tree Lighting with Santa Claus: 5:00 PM 

Races offered

05Dec

Running-Main Street - Adult

Running

Distance
Running-Main Street - Adult
Countdown
21 days
Entry fee
$30.00
05Dec

Running-Main Street - Kids

Running

Distance
1K
Countdown
21 days
Entry fee
$10.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for December in Breckenridge.

Temperature-15.1° / 0.4°
Feels like-19.5° / -4.5°
Sunshine hours7h 7m
Rainfall1.6 mm
Snowfall1.1 cm
Wind6.7 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity69.3%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:16
Sunset17:42

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Breckenridge is the home rule town that is the county seat of Summit County, Colorado, United States. The population was 5,078 at the 2020 census.

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