Participants kick off the 2022 Santa 5K

Santa 5K at Cordata

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​It’s the most wonderful 5K of the year! Jog, skip, or walk with us around beautiful Cordata and Julianna Park. Stick around afterwards for a costume contest, hot cocoa, and a few reindeer games. Costumes are not required but they do enhance the holiday cheer. This family friendly event is a fun way to celebrate the spirit of the season. All participants receive a Santa hat and are automatically placed on the Nice List. Ho, ho, hooray!

Sponsors

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors for making the Santa 5K possible!

Date

Saturday, December 19, 2026

Check In: 10:00 a.m.

Race Start: 11:00 a.m.

Register Here!

Location

Cordata Community Park
4510 Cordata Parkway

Fees

$15 through November 14

$25 November 15-December 17

Kids 12 & Under: $10

Kids who roll are free!

Packet Pick-up

Race bibs and Santa hats should be picked up on:

    December 18 from 3:00 – 6:00 PM at Fairhaven Runners and Walkers  (1209 11th Street) 

Late Packet Pick-Up

    December 19 from 10:00 – 10:45 AM at Cordata Park Pavilion (4510 Cordata Pkwy)

Packet Pick-up closes at 10:45 AM. Please ensure you arrive early enough to find parking, get checked in, and be ready at the starting line for an 11:00 AM race start. 

Maps

Divisions

  • Male
  • Female
  • Non-binary

Age Divisions: 

  • 10 & under
  • 11–14
  • 15–19
  • 20–29
  • 30–39
  • 40–49
  • 50–59
  • 60–69
  • 70+

FAQ

There is limited parking available at Cordata Park (4510 Cordata Parkway). We recommend riding your bike, taking public transport or carpooling! If additional parking options at surrounding business open, you will receive notice via email prior to race day. Please park in designated areas only and respect our neighbors. 

You can pick up someone else’s packet provided you have a signed note from them.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome to attend provided they are leashed. Please be prepared to pick up after your dog and be aware of passing runners. 

Yes! Dress your best and you may win cool swag or a gift card to one of Bellingham’s many local businesses! Take pictures and tag us at #bellinghamparks.

Click the blue registration button above or give us a call at (360)778-7000.

We partner with Pacific Multisports, a third-party race timing company, to produce accurate results for each participant. Each race bib comes with a pre-inserted timing chip. When participants cross over the starting mat, their individual time begins ticking and then automatically stops when they cross the finish line. Live results are available as soon as the race begins at pacificmultisports.com.

  • The overall top three Male, Female, and Non-Binary participants will receive prizes. Ribbons will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age and gender division.
  • Additional draw prizes will be given out at the awards ceremony. 

Results will be posted on-line at the following:

If there are issues with results please contact Jim Pettinger at jmpettinger@cob.org

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Past Results

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    Contacts

    Bellingham Parks & Recreation
    (360) 778-7000
    parks@cob.org

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