Christmas and holiday runs in Washington 2026
December's holiday runs: jingle bell 5Ks, Santa runs and ugly-sweater races, usually short, often in costume, and a good excuse for a winter race. 42 christmas and holiday runs in Washington. Dates, distances and how competitive each field is.
- Sat, Dec 5Holiday 5K, 10K, & Half MarathonEverettHalf marathon
- Sat, Dec 5Santa RunClarkston5K
- Sat, Dec 5Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Everett, WA (49)Everett5K10KHalf marathon
- Sat, Dec 5Santa Sleighs 5KPort Orchard5K Local
- Sat, Dec 5Jingle Bear TrotMcCleary5K
- Sun, Dec 62026 Holiday on the Bay 5K and Kids DashEverett5K
- Sun, Dec 6Holiday Grinch 5KPuyallup5K
- Sun, Dec 6K9 Candy Cane 5K Fun RunRenton5K Local
- Sat, Dec 12Holiday 5K, 10K, and 13.1MOlympia5K10K
- Sat, Dec 12Holiday 5K, 10K, and 13.1MCamas5K10K
- Sat, Dec 12Holiday 5K, 10K, and 13.1MEverett5K10K
- Sat, Dec 12Ugly Sweater 5KOrting5K
- Sat, Dec 12Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Camas, WA (50)Camas5K10KHalf marathon
- Sat, Dec 12Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Everett, WA (50)Everett5K10KHalf marathon
- Sat, Dec 12Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Olympia, WA (50)Olympia5K10KHalf marathon
- Sat, Dec 122026 Jingle Bell Run - Bellingham, WABellingham5K
- Sat, Dec 12Anacortes Santa RunAnacortes5K Local
- Sat, Dec 12Santa Runs TacomaTacoma5K10KHalf marathon Competitive
- Sat, Dec 12Christmas RushKent5K10K Very competitive
- Sun, Dec 1312K's of ChristmasKirkland5K
- Sun, Dec 132026 Jingle Bell Run - Seattle, WASeattle5K Competitive
- Sun, Dec 1312ks of ChristmasRedmond5K
- Sat, Dec 19Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1MVancouver5K10K
- Sat, Dec 19Holiday 5K, 10K, & Half MarathonEverettHalf marathon
- Sat, Dec 19Magnuson Series - Holiday Fun RunSeattle5K10K
- Sat, Dec 19Santa 5K at CordataBellingham5K
- Sat, Dec 19Santa's Holiday HustleCamas5K10K
- Sat, Dec 19Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Vancouver, WA (51)Vancouver5K10KHalf marathon
- Sat, Dec 19Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Everett, WA (51)Everett5K10KHalf marathon
- Sat, Dec 19Get Fit Yelm - Run Santa Run 5kYelm5K
- Sat, Dec 19Santa's Holiday Hustle 5k & Dirty Santa Trail Run 10KCamas5K10K Local
- Sat, Dec 19Holiday fun RunSeattle5K10K Competitive
- Thu, Dec 24Christmas Eve Ugly Sweater 5K & Elf DashPuyallup5K
- Thu, Dec 24Christmas Eve Ugly SweaterPuyallup5K
- Sat, Dec 26Holiday 5K, 10K, & Half MarathonSpokaneHalf marathon
- Sat, Dec 26Holiday 5K, 10K, and 13.1MCamas5K10K
- Sat, Dec 26Holiday 5K, 10K, and Half MarathonOlympiaHalf marathon
- Sat, Dec 26A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SEATTLESeattle5K10KHalf marathon
- Sat, Dec 26Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Camas, WA (52)Camas5K10KHalf marathon
- Sat, Dec 26Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Olympia, WA (52)Olympia5K10KHalf marathon Local
- Sat, Dec 26Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Spokane, WA (52)Spokane5K10KHalf marathon
- Sat, Dec 262026 Holiday HustleLynden5K
Christmas and holiday runs by state
Alabama 34Arizona 19Arkansas 22California 75Colorado 18Connecticut 14Delaware 5Washington, DC 9Florida 179Georgia 59Hawaii 6Idaho 4Illinois 33Indiana 19Iowa 11Kansas 8Kentucky 23Louisiana 19Maine 4Maryland 25Massachusetts 17Michigan 36Minnesota 5Mississippi 10Missouri 25Montana 2Nebraska 6Nevada 6New Hampshire 4New Jersey 24New Mexico 2New York 40North Carolina 64North Dakota 2Ohio 48Oklahoma 19Oregon 9Pennsylvania 44Rhode Island 2South Carolina 22South Dakota 1Tennessee 44Texas 124Utah 10Virginia 46Washington 42West Virginia 9Wisconsin 11Wyoming 3
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Common questions
How long is a holiday run?
Most are 5Ks: 90% of the christmas and holiday runs in Washington have one. 21 offer a 10K and 15 offer a Half marathon. Many add a kids' run or a 1-mile walk.
Which holiday run in Washington has the fastest field?
By past results, Christmas Rush in Kent, then 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Seattle, WA. Field strength compares the front of each race's field with every other race at that distance.
Where would I place in a holiday run?
Open any race with past results and enter your time: raceIQ compares you with that race's past finishers in your age group. With a free account it ranks every race near you by where you'd likely finish.