Niagara PAL Santa Dash 5k
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Event
The Niagara PAL Santa Dash 5k is a community running event on December 6, 2025. The event includes the following distances:
- 5 km Santa Dash
- 5 km Student
- 1 mile Walk (untimed)
Costumed runners are welcome and cash prizes are offered for holiday-themed outfits. Timing and scoring are provided by ScoreThis. A special raffle is held for registered participants and some runner groups can access multi-signup pricing for high school teams.
Logistics and awards
The event takes place at the Sheraton Niagara Falls, 300 Third Street, Niagara Falls, NY. Early packet pickup is scheduled for December 5 at the Sheraton, and packet pickup and in-person registration are available at the hotel on race day. Parking is free in the city lot north of the Sheraton.
Registration fees listed by the organizer are $30 for pre-registration, $35 for day-of registration, and $15 for students. Awards include overall male and female winners and top three male/female finishers in age groups from 10 & under through 70+. Special divisions include Law Enforcement Doughnut Cup Challenge, First Responders, Educators, and a High School Classic; winners in these groups receive a traveling trophy. Proceeds benefit Niagara PAL youth programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.