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Chasing Santa 5k/Cycling Santa Toy Drive Presented by: Springs Law Group 2026

Date
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Start time
9:00 AM start (Denver)
Entry fee
From $35
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Adult Cycling Santa 10 milerBike RideDec 5, 20269:00 AM$40–
Adult Cycling Santa 21 milerBike RideDec 5, 20269:00 AM$40–
Adult Cycling Santa 6 milerBike RideDec 5, 20269:00 AM$40–
Cycling Santa KIDS 15 yrs and underBike RideDec 5, 20269:00 AM$35–
Toddlers CyclingBike RideDec 5, 20269:00 AMFree–
Adult Chasing Santa 5k5KDec 5, 202610:00 AM$40–
Chasing Santa 5k KIDS 15 yrs and under5KDec 5, 202610:00 AM$35–
Toddlers Chasing Santa5KDec 5, 202610:00 AMFree–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Adult Cycling Santa 10 miler and Adult Cycling Santa 21 miler and Adult Cycling Santa 6 miler and Adult Chasing Santa 5k: $40 until Dec 5.
  • Cycling Santa KIDS 15 yrs and under and Chasing Santa 5k KIDS 15 yrs and under: $35 until Dec 5.
  • Toddlers Cycling and Toddlers Chasing Santa: Free until Dec 5.

Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:02 AM, and the Adult Cycling Santa 10 miler starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 6,900 feet above sea level, high enough that most athletes from lower ground race noticeably slower.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

5725 Mark Dabling Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80919

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Course profile: how hilly is Chasing Santa 5k/Cycling Santa Toy Drive Presented by: Springs Law Group?

The 22-mile bike course climbs 765 feet, about 34 feet a mile: rolling.

CourseDistanceClimbingTerrain
🎅 Buffalo Lodge Cycling Santa 🎅Bike, loop22 mi765 ftrolling
6 mile Cycling Santa 🧑‍🎄 🎅Bike, out and back6 mi206 ftrolling
Cycling Santa 10 mile out and backBike, point to point5 mi100 ftflat

From the course maps the organizers publish on Ride with GPS and MapMyRun; climbing is the total gain the map reports. Courses can change between editions, so check the date on the map.

Where Chasing Santa 5k/Cycling Santa Toy Drive Presented by: Springs Law Group ranks

National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.

Typical race-day weather

Around December 5 the day usually runs from 22°F at dawn to 37°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 10°F and hot years reach 46°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Chasing Santa 5k/Cycling Santa Toy Drive Presented by: Springs Law Group cover on their registration page, in brief.

Course

Course Details

Cycling Santa bike ride departs at 9am. The bicycling Course is designed by. Torie of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort. http://bicycleresort.com/. Which serves as the turn around point for the 21 mile ride. where you will be served hot…

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where
5725 Mark Dabling Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80919Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 6,900 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt; Santa suit; Santa Suit
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
Bike Ride, 5K
Editions
2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 5, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024)

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Quick answers

When is Chasing Santa 5k/Cycling Santa Toy Drive Presented by: Springs Law Group?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances are offered?
Bike Ride, 5K.
Where does it start?
5725 Mark Dabling Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80919.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on Ride with GPS; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

Saturday, December 05, 2026

It's the most Wonderful time of the Year

Join us and help keep Christmas a time of joy for families in our community

There is no better way to kick start your Holiday Season

Your registration includes a complete Santa suit:

Pants, Jacket, Belt, Hat and a Beard

And returning this year:

Toddlers 4 and under are free! with an adult registration and will receive a complete Santa suit

Our toy recipient for 2026 is Christmas Unlimited

Read the full description on RunSignup