Utah Santa Run - Gardner Village
Don a Santa suit and run a festive half marathon through Gardner Village.
Race Date
Dec 5, 2026
Location
West Jordan, UT
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Location
- West Jordan, Utah
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Santa Run Virtual Race, 13.1 Miles, Half Marathon - Slow Racers
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Utah Santa Run at Gardner Village offers a unique holiday-themed half marathon experience in West Jordan. Participants are encouraged to embrace the festive spirit by running in a complimentary Santa suit, included with registration. The course is designed for speed, with organizers noting its flat profile, making it a potential personal best course.
Volunteers, dressed as elves, staff cheerful aid stations that feature holiday treats like milk and cookies alongside standard race day fuel. The event has steadily grown, adding a half marathon and 10K to its popular 5K in recent years, indicating a loyal and expanding participant base. The typical race day weather in early December hovers around a crisp 30-43°F, perfect for a winter run.
Race-provided description
We are excited to have the Gardner Village Santa Run return to West Jordan. In 2020 we have added a Half Marathon and 10K to this race that had already a great 5K. Run dressed as Santa Claus (Suit Included in Registration fee) with fun festive aid stations with milk and cookies water and Powerade. Volunteers dress as elves.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Giveaway
Santa Suit
Start Location
1100 West 7800 South, West Jordan, UT, 84088
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Small Town
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources · 8 photos
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 43°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
30°
Afternoon (High)
43°
Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
65%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Utah Santa Run - Gardner Village?
The Utah Santa Run - Gardner Village is held on Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where does the Utah Santa Run - Gardner Village take place?
It takes place in West Jordan, Utah.
What distances does the Utah Santa Run - Gardner Village offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Santa Run Virtual Race, 13.1 Miles, Half Marathon - Slow Racers.
Is the Utah Santa Run - Gardner Village course flat and good for a PR?
The Utah Santa Run - Gardner Village is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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