Prescott, Arizona · Saturday, December 13, 2025
The 2025 Christmas City Santa Run is a 1k, 5k, 10k, running, and virtual event held on Saturday, December 13, 2025. It is located at 1185 Commerce Drive in Prescott, Arizona.
Starting and finishing in historic downtown Prescott, home of the famous Whiskey Row, this marathon course is considered one of the most difficult in the U.S., offering panoramic views of Northern Arizona. Starting at 5,280 feet, the elevation increases at 7,000 feet at the 13 mile turn around. The course is paved and dirt road. You may walk or run any of the events.
Event details and schedule
Proceeds from this race go directly into the scholarship fund at the Prescott YMCA to assist children and families in financial need to participate in child care, swimming lessons, youth sports and gymnastics classes.
Marathon: 6:00am
Marathon Early Start: 5:00am
Half Marathon: 7:00am
10K: 7:30am
5K: 8:00am
.3 Mile High Fun Run: 7:10am
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.