Santa's Dash for Cash
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Santa's Dash for Ca$h : event overview
Santa's Dash for Ca$h takes place on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. The main event is a 5k run that is chip timed and offers performance-based awards. Every finisher receives a prize envelope at the finish line; some envelopes contain cash and at least one envelope includes $100. There is a Santa sighting and a photo opportunity with Santa.
All 5k participants receive free RaceJoy GPS tracking and results reporting, chip timing, eligibility for performance-based awards, an event tee shirt, and a Santa hat or headband.
Location, registration and charity partners
The event is held on the south side of Sloan Lake Park at Utica Street and West 17th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204. Registration is listed at $39, with a scheduled price increase after October 31, 2025. A course map and directions are provided by the organizer. The event is an official qualifier for BolderBoulder.
The listed charity partner is Bethany Foster Services; organizers request in-kind donations such as new winter coats, hats, mittens, and Target gift cards. Donated athletic shoes are collected through a Sneakers4Funds partnership to benefit a second charity partner. Donations may be entered into the race day raffle. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.