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Santa Hustle® Race Series

LET'S SLEIGH THE SEASON!

Get ready to dash into the holiday spirit at the Santa Hustle Galveston, an annual festive race that brings plenty of Christmas cheer to the island! Runners and walkers are invited to suit up in their best Santa hats, beards, ugly Christmas sweaters and other holiday gear for a fun-filled race along the Texas coast. With race distances including a 5K, 10K and Half Marathon, Santa Hustle offers a merry way for participants of all levels to celebrate the season together.

December 20, 2026

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Santa Hustle® Race Series

When & Where

Join the holiday fun on Sunday, December 20, 2026, at Beach Central (2102 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550) in Galveston.

  • Kids Dash: 7:30 AM
  • Half Marathon: 8:00 AM
  • 10K: 8:15 AM
  • 5K: 8:15 AM

Please Note: Date, location, and start times are subject to change.

Pricing Here

Carpooling and arriving at the start line early are strongly encouraged. Participants should allow extra travel time for potential traffic congestion and street closures related to the race.

Parking will be available:

Santa Hustle® Race Series
Run for Charity

Every year, Santa Hustle partners with charitable organizations across the country to share the joy of running while supporting those in need. Local charities interested in getting involved this holiday season are encouraged to reach out for more information.

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Rewards for Registering

Santa Hustle participants can celebrate their race with festive perks, including an exclusive Santa Hustle apparel item, cozy beanie and finisher medal. Finishers can also add a Distance Pin for the Half Marathon, 10K or 5K to commemorate their accomplishment.

Santa Hustle® Race Series
Awards & Results

Awards will be presented to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female Winners in each event, as well as the Top 3 Overall Masters Male and Female Winners (ages 40+). Age group awards will be given to the 1st place Male and Female finisher in the following categories: 10 and under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Please note that awards will not be given for the Kids Dash.

Can I Volunteer?

Whether volunteering individually or as part of a group, the Santa Hustle® Race Series offers a fun way to give back and spread holiday cheer. Volunteers can support race day by checking in participants, distributing finisher medals, serving treats and assisting with other event activities.

Ready to get involved?

Reserve a volunteer spot

Are there Group Discounts?

Groups registering five or more participants at the same time can receive a $5 discount per registrant for Santa Hustle® events, excluding the Kids Dash. The discount is automatically applied during registration once five or more eligible participants are added.

Kids Dash registrations do not count toward the group discount and must be completed separately for the discount to apply. Group discounts cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts. For additional questions, complete the Santa Hustle® contact form to connect with the event team.

Can I upgrade or downgrade distance?

Yes! You may upgrade or downgrade your event distance. This can be done online at least 2 weeks before the race. You will be required to pay the difference when upgrading your registration, and refunds are not issued if you downgrade your event.

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