Ho Ho Ho! The Asbury Park Santa Run returns for its 10th year to lead thousands of Santa's through the streets of Asbury Park on December 6th. Run (or walk) a 5K course in support of local non-profit Lunch Break and cross the finish line into your choice of 4 after parties at Asbury Park's most legendary music venues. The event is expected to sell out in advance so sign up today!
Registration includes a donation to Lunch Break, Santa suit, race entry, closed course in Asbury Park, access to after parties (21+), and chip timed results.
After Party Lineup
Brian Kirk @ Stone Pony (21+)
Garden State Radio @ Asbury Lanes (All Ages)
Nine Deeez Nite @ Wonder Bar (21+)
Gab Cinque Band @ Low Dive (21+)
Santa Brunch @ Palmetto (All Ages)
Asbury Park Bazaar (All Ages)
Suit & bib pick up will be on Friday, December 5th at Road Runner Sports in Shrewsbury, NJ from 2-7 PM.
This event is not affiliated in any way with SantaCon.
Dec 05, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
10:00
$40.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Asbury Park.
Learn more about the host city, Asbury Park.
Asbury Park is a popular resort and residential town on the Jersey Shore in the state of New Jersey in the United States. The town has historically been a haven for the LGBTQ+ community and as a popular place for live music fans, made famous in the 1970s by musicians such as Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, Bon Jovi, and Southside Johnny. The community is an inclusive town, mixed with both blue-collar local workers and white-collar New York City commuters.
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