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Santa Hustle Glendale

Santa Hustle Glendale

Race Date

Dec 20, 2026

Location

Glendale, AZ

Solid Pick50

The Experience

The Santa Hustle Race Series is more than just a run—it’s a magical holiday experience filled with festive fun, Christmas cheer, and a whole lot of Santa spirit! Runners of all ages and abilities are invited to join this winter wonderland race, featuring a scenic course, holiday music, and sweet treats like candy canes and cookies along the way. Whether you're dashing through the snow for a PR or just in it for the holiday vibes, the Santa Hustle is the perfect way to celebrate the season with family, friends, and fellow festive runners!

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, December 20, 2026

Start Time

8:00 AM

Giveaway

Santa Hustle Long Sleeve Shirt + Beanie

Start Location

6770 N Sunrise Blvd, Glendale, AZ, 85305

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

6.2 Miles3.1 Miles1K

Quality Score

Solid Pick50
Methodology
Heritage4/20

2 years running

Size11/15

~196.5 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty8/20

8% returning runners

Course & details8/15

3 timing sources · 9 photos

National draw8/10

runners from 19 states

Front-pack speed1/5

winner 1:28:24

Weather5/10

typical high 69°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

47°

Afternoon (High)

69°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.1"

Precipitation

7 mph

Wind

41%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 393 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.

Most recent

2023

Total finishers

393

Median time

2:13:38

Latest turnout

257

States

26

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:15p50 median ≈ 2:103:45

Turnout by year

20212023

'21'23
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