Santa Hustle Glendale

Glendale, USA

Expected December 2027

Our best guess from a single past year. We'll firm it up when the organiser confirms.

Choose your distance

Half Marathon

Distance

21.1km

Start Time

08:00

Cutoff

3.5 hours

Terrain

Road

From last year's edition. Details may change once confirmed.

Overview

Santa Hustle Glendale takes over the Westgate Entertainment District on a December morning with a half marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids Dash. Runners move along paved roads and paths around the district, wearing the Santa hats and jingle bells that give the series its name. Every entrant receives a full-zip hoodie, an embroidered headband and a finisher's medal, and participants are encouraged to bring a toy for the Glendale Firefighter Charity. Multiple editions of the race are listed, with the December 2023 running followed by dates in 2024, 2025 and 2026.

Start and finish at Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale
Festive Santa Hustle atmosphere with hats and jingle bells
Flat, paved streets and paths around the entertainment district
Toy drive supporting the Glendale Firefighter Charity

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Westgate Entertainment District, 6770 N Sunrise Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305

Finish

Westgate Entertainment District, 6770 N Sunrise Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305

Terrain

Road and paved paths around the Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale, Arizona.

Route

Course map published by the organiser on the event listing.

Race Day

Kids Dash at 7:30 AM, Half Marathon at 8:00 AM and 5K at 8:15 AM. Later editions also include a 10K.

Good to know

What you get

Finisher medal

Full-zip hoodie

Embroidered headband

Santa hat and jingle bells worn on course

Support for the Glendale Firefighter Charity toy drive

On the day

Food vendors

Merchandise

Marshals on course

ParkingParking is available in the lots around the Westgate Entertainment District where the race starts and finishes. Arrive with plenty of time before your start, as the area gets busy on race morning.

AccessibilityThe paved course around the entertainment district is generally flat and accessible for spectators; contact the organiser for specific accessibility needs.

Aid stationsWater and aid stations will be placed throughout the course to keep every Santa fueled from start to finish. · Cookies, candy, and hot cocoa will be waiting for you at the finish line.

Recommended

Before you enter

RefundsFor in-person races there are no refunds or deferrals. Refunds will not be issued due to weather conditions, pandemics, or other unforeseen circumstances. You are able to purchase race insurance with your registration, and you may gift your registration to another person provided it is done at least 2 weeks prior to the race (may be subject to additional fees). If you run a different distance than the one you registered for without approval from race management, you may be disqualified with no refund and could be restricted from future events. You are responsible for additional reshipment fees if you provide an incorrect or incomplete address; no refunds are issued if you choose not to have items reshipped.

TransfersRegistrations may be gifted to another person through RunSignUp so long as it is done at least 2 weeks before the race; both the initial transfer and the completed registration by the recipient must be done before that deadline. There is a $9.95 charge (plus applicable taxes and fees) applied to the person gifting the registration, and any add-ons are gifted along with the registration. You may also upgrade or downgrade your event distance online at least 2 weeks before the race — the difference is payable on upgrades and no refunds are issued on downgrades.

DeferralsTransfer and deferral rules are set by the organiser and the booking platform. Check the terms shown at the point of entry, or contact the organiser directly if your plans change.

Minimum ageYes. The Kids Dash gives children their own short race, and the 5K is also a good option for families who want to run or walk together.

Collecting your numberDetails of the race pack collection times and location are confirmed by the organiser in the lead-up to the event. Check your entry confirmation email for the latest instructions.

Other questions

The race is held at the Westgate Entertainment District at 6770 N Sunrise Blvd, Glendale, Arizona 85305. The headline edition starts on Sunday 3 December 2023, with further editions listed for December 2024, 2025 and 2026.

A costume is not compulsory, but the event is built around a festive theme. Most runners wear Santa hats and jingle bells, and the entry swag is designed to help you join in.

Yes. The race benefits the Glendale Firefighter Charity, and runners are encouraged to bring a toy to donate on race day.

For groups registering 5 or more people at once, we offer a $5 discount per registrant for all events excluding the Kids Dash. This multi-person discount is automatically applied during the registration process once 5 or more registrants are added. Kids Dash registrations do not count towards the multi-person discount and must be completed separately; discounts cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts.

Yes! We offer discounts for Military, Law Enforcement, First Responders (Fire, EMS, EMT), Medical Services, Government Employees, and Teachers through GOVX. Each GOVX member is eligible for 20% off one registration. Coupon codes cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts and apply only to the race registration fee — not to additional fees, taxes, or add-ons.

Entry fee

Registration isn't open yet. We'll show pricing when the organiser confirms.

Expected

Glendale, USA

Expected December 2027

Provisional date, around Dec 19

We'll keep this updated as the organiser confirms.

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