Santas On The Loose
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Event overview
The 13th annual Santas on the Loose takes place in Webster Groves, Missouri, on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The event includes the following distances:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Run/Walk
- Kids Dash
Proceeds benefit the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery. The first 500 registered 5K participants receive a long sleeve 100% poly shirt and a finisher medal. 1 Mile participants receive the same shirt and finisher medal. Each Kids Dash participant receives a medal sponsored by Goldfish Swim School. Online registration is used; there will be no in-person registration.
Logistics and course
Packet pickup is at Blue Dahlia Designs, 7930 Big Bend Blvd, Webster Groves, with sessions on Thursday, December 4 (1:00pm - 6:30pm) and Friday, December 5 (10:30am - 4:30pm). Race day packet pickup is available at 301 E. Lockwood starting at 7:00am.
The 5K starts on Orchard Avenue next to the Webster Groves Public Library (301 E. Lockwood) and follows a loop through streets including Rosemont, Glen Road, Oakwood, Park, Bompart, Spring, Elmwood, and Fairlawn before returning to Orchard. The One Mile route follows Orchard to Oakwood, Joy Avenue, Glen, Rosemont, and returns to Orchard. Routes are subject to change. Water is provided at the finish area. Awards are given for overall men’s and women’s finishers and top male/female in standard age groups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.