Santa Hustle 2026: Race Dates, Prices, Team Shirts

The Santa Hustle Race Series runs ten in-person races between Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026, plus a virtual run, according to the series' website and its RunSignup registration pages. Runners wear Santa suits, families sign kids up for a short dash, and groups register together for the discount, which makes it a natural December order for running crews, offices, and gyms that want a matching team shirt. With the first races less than four weeks away, this guide lists every 2026 stop, the current prices, and what a print shop can put on a team shirt without using the race's registered name.

Santa Hustle 2026 schedule

Dates, start times, and prices below come from each race's RunSignup page, checked Nov. 11, 2026. Prices are before fees and go up again at the date shown.

The virtual run offers a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon starting Dec. 1. The series notes on its site that dates, locations, and start times are subject to change.

San Antonio details

The San Antonio race is Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026, at SeaWorld San Antonio, 10500 SeaWorld Drive. Race-day prices rise to $95 for the 10K, $75 for the 5K, and $35 for the Kids Dash, which is a 1K for children. The race page says packet shipping must be elected, and shipping addresses updated, by Nov. 15, and that runners can change their shirt size on RunSignup until two weeks before the race.

What runners get

The series' home page lists a full-zip hoodie, a spinning medal, and a headband for 2026. Group pricing is $5 off per registrant when five or more people sign up together, excluding the Kids Dash, according to the San Antonio race FAQ. That group discount is why so many teams show up in matching gear, and it is where a shop comes in.

The trademark: what the name covers

SANTA HUSTLE is a registered trademark. U.S. Reg. No. 4,425,112, registered Oct. 29, 2013, covers clothing, including T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, hats, and headbands, as well as organizing running races. A second registration, No. 4,005,363, covers the race services. Both list Adrenaline Sports Management Inc., an Illinois corporation, as the owner, according to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's records checked Nov. 11, 2026. The race website's footer credits Santa Hustle Race Series, LLC.

Because the registration covers shirts, a shop should not sell shirts that say "Santa Hustle" or use the series' logo or medal art without permission. The race's own hoodie is the official merchandise. What a team can wear is a shirt with its own name and its own design. This is general information, not legal advice.

Team shirt ideas that stay generic

• Crew name plus the year: "Team Jingle Legs 2026" or "[Gym Name] Run Crew" with a Santa hat over a running shoe
• Pun slogans: "Running on Cookies and Cardio," "Sleigh the Miles," "Will Run for Hot Cocoa"
• Family sets with a different job on each shirt: "Head Elf," "Pace Reindeer," "Snack Elf" for the Kids Dash runner
• Office teams with the company name and "Holiday 5K Crew" on the back
• Long sleeves for Chicago and Indianapolis mornings, short sleeves for Orlando and Galveston

Red and green shirts in polyester blends are common for winter races, so check the press temperature. The DTF temperature and time chart lists settings by fabric, and the dye migration guide covers red polyester, which is the most likely to bleed into a white print.

How late can a shop take the order?

The Dec. 5 races are the tight ones. Working back from a Saturday race, a team needs its shirts by Thursday, Dec. 3, which means transfers ordered by about Nov. 23 if the shop buys them, before the Thanksgiving slowdown. The Dec. 13 to Dec. 20 races give another week or two. Teams that are shipping shirts to members in other states also need to watch the carrier cutoffs in the holiday shipping deadlines guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Santa Hustle 2026?

The 2026 series runs from Saturday, Dec. 5 to Sunday, Dec. 20. Chicago and Dallas race Dec. 5; Austin and Indianapolis Dec. 6; Glendale, Roseville, and San Antonio Dec. 13; Johnson City and Orlando Dec. 19; and Galveston closes the series on Dec. 20. A virtual run starts Dec. 1.

How much does Santa Hustle cost?

As of Nov. 11, 2026, the 10K is $79.99, the 5K $64.99, the Kids Dash $29.99, and the half marathon $109.99 where offered, before fees. Prices rise in late November or early December depending on the city, and race-day prices in San Antonio are $95, $75, and $35.

When is Santa Hustle San Antonio?

Santa Hustle San Antonio is Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026, at SeaWorld San Antonio. The 10K starts at 9 a.m., the 5K at 9:30 a.m., and the Kids Dash at 10:30 a.m. Current prices hold through Dec. 7, then rise to race-day pricing.

Can I print "Santa Hustle" on team shirts?

Not for sale without permission. SANTA HUSTLE is a registered trademark, Reg. No. 4,425,112, and the registration covers T-shirts and other clothing. A team shirt with the group's own name and an original holiday running design avoids the issue.

Does Santa Hustle give runners a shirt?

For 2026 the series lists a full-zip hoodie, a medal, and a headband as the race gifts on its home page. Runners can change their size on RunSignup until two weeks before the race.

Where this fits in the DTF Database

Santa Hustle is one of several December runs. The ugly sweater and Jingle Bell Run guide covers the costume races, the December marathon guide covers the bigger distance events, and the Texas winter marathons guide pairs with the four Texas stops. For the first weekend of 2027, see the New Year's Day races guide.