Santa's Dash Away 5K
Participants can run, walk, or dance through downtown Cedarburg in full holiday spirit, beginning with a group warm-up provided by Form & Fitness. Advance registrants receive an event T-shirt and Santa hat for the chip-timed course. All proceeds benefit Santa's Cedarburg Workshop.
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 All ages
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Tickets
Walk-up registration: $35 or a check made out to Festivals of Cedarburg. No other price is stated on this page.
Hours
Check-in starts at 7:30am; the run starts at 8:30am. Walk-up registration instructions say to bring the form and payment to the check-in table between 7:30 - 8:15 a.m. on December 13.
Neighborhood
Downtown Cedarburg
Pets
Dogs are welcome on the run, but cannot come inside City Hall during check-in. Volunteers may be available to hold dogs during check-in.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Register online in advance if you want the T-shirt and Santa hat, because late online sign-ups don't get a guaranteed shirt and registration is non-refundable.
- Online registration closes a few days before the run, so walk-up runners should print the form ahead and bring it to the check-in table.
- If you bring your dog, ask one of the roaming volunteers to hold it while you check in, because dogs aren't allowed inside City Hall.
- Get there early enough to check in and join the group warm-up that Form & Fitness leads before the run starts.
- Wear your Santa hat and bring friends and family, since the whole idea is to dash through downtown Cedarburg in full holiday spirit.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: the run is chip timed.
Links & Contact
Run by Cedarburg Christmas Committee, Festivals of Cedarburg and Cedarburg Parks & Recreation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to run the whole course?
No. It's a holiday fun run for all ages, and you can run, walk or dance your way through downtown Cedarburg.
What do I get if I register in advance?
Advance registrants get a T-shirt and a Santa hat. Shirt sizes are handed out at random, and if you register late online, a shirt isn't guaranteed.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, dogs are welcome on the run. They can't come inside City Hall during check-in, so they have to wait outside. Volunteers walk around to hold pups while you check in.
Can I sign up on race day?
Yes. Download the walk-up registration form and bring it to the check-in table in front of Cedarburg City Hall with your payment. You can pay cash or bring a check made out to Festivals of Cedarburg.
Where does the money go?
All proceeds go to the Cedarburg Christmas Committee, which runs Santa's Cedarburg Workshop each holiday season.
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