# Silicon Valley Santa Run and Kids Reindeer Dash

> Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Sun, Dec 13 · 3:00 PM
- Where: Downtown San Jose start, W Santa Clara St and Almaden Ave, W Santa Clara St and Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95113
- Ages: Kids Reindeer Dash (Ages 2 - 7); 5K for older runners
- Price: Kids Reindeer Dash $27.50 incl. $2.50 fee; 5K Santa Run $49.50 (prices increase after November 10, 2026)
- Organizer: Silicon Valley Santa Run
- Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=34666
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

The Silicon Valley Santa Run is a holiday 5K through downtown San Jose on a Sunday afternoon in mid-December, starting at W Santa Clara Street and Almaden Avenue. Alongside the 5K, the Kids Reindeer Dash is a short race for children ages 2 to 7, a fun first race for preschoolers and early elementary kids, and a virtual 5K and Reindeer Dash can be run from anywhere through December 20. Register in advance on the race's RunSignup page; prices rise after November 10. It is promoted alongside the Silicon Valley Turkey Trot, with a bundle discount for running both.

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