Stockton Santa Dash! 5K & 10K

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Stockton Santa Dash! 5K & 10K runsignup.com
Date 03 Dec – 06 Dec, 2026
Races 4 distances
Entry fee $35.00 – $45.00
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Stockton Santa Dash! 5K & 10K

About the event

It's the MERRIEST race in Northern California! 🎅

The Stockton Santa Dash is an annual 5K and 10K run/walk event that takes place at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. Runners and walkers all get dressed up as St. Nick for a holly-jolly closed-course run that brings hundreds of people to the scenic waterfront of the 209 for hot chocolate, candy canes, music, a toy drive, a good time, and of course a good time!
All participants will have the option to win prizes as well as make a difference in their community by bringing a toy or canned food to add to our Christmas tree. 🎄

 

This marks the 5th Annual Santa Dash and the most festive event happening in Stockton!

 

FAQs:

Who benefits from this event?

The Midsole Project is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that donates shoes to young runners. At this event, they also help provide toys to every little runner!

What if it rains? 🌧️

It has happened! Our very first Santa Dash was in the rain! We plan these events months in advance, so no one knows what the weather will bring until days before! If it happens, the run continues so long as it is safe to do so! No cancellations!

Can I bring my dog?

Of course! Furry friends are welcome! They must be leashed and restrained, by the laws of California. If we have medals left over, stop by and ask for one if your companion joined you on the race!

Races offered

03Dec

Virtual 5K

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
09:00
Entry fee
$45.00
05Dec

10K

Running

Distance
10K
Start time
09:00
Entry fee
$35.00
05Dec

5K

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
09:00
Entry fee
$35.00
05Dec

Little Helper 1K

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
09:00
Entry fee
$0.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for December in Stockton.

Temperature6.2° / 13.8°
Feels like3.8° / 12.3°
Sunshine hours5h 40m
Rainfall4.1 mm
Snowfall—
Wind7.0 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity87.2%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:13
Sunset17:48

About Stockton

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Stockton is a city in and the county seat of San Joaquin County, California, United States. It is the most populous city in the county, the 11th-most populous city in California and the 60th-most populous city in the U.S, with 320,804 residents at the 2020 census. The city is located on the San Joaquin River in the northern San Joaquin Valley, within California's Central Valley. It lies at the southeastern corner of a large inland river delta that separates it from other nearby cities, such as Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area.

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