Babbo Running Bergamo
Participants dress in full Santa Claus suits or official elf costumes for a festive 5-kilometer run and walk through the heart of Bergamo. The route travels between Città Bassa and the historic Città Alta, passing along the UNESCO-listed Venetian Walls. The event also features a central village with group warm-up and cool-down sessions, an awards ceremony, and finish-line refreshments.
What to Expect
A 5 km festive fun run through Bergamo in Santa costume.
Event Details
Duration
The maximum time to complete the run/walk is 2 hours; after that, route services and the finish refreshment are not guaranteed.
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
EVENTI WOW S.R.L. UNIPERSONALE
Food & Drink
A refreshment is provided at the finish.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families, friends and festive fun-run participants
Vibe
Festive and playful
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
€
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: On-site registration, if race kits are available: adult €15; ages 9–13 €12; children up to age 8 €7. Children under 1 metre tall may participate free with a paying adult, but do not receive the race pack with the Santa Claus costume. Adding €1 to the registration is optional support for Fondazione Veronesi. – Get tickets
- Hours: Village opening and kit distribution: 8:30; meet-up: 9:30; warm-up: 10:00; 5 km run/walk start: 10:30; cool down: 11:30; awards: 12:00; event closes: 12:30. Kit pickup and on-site registration, if race kits are available: 8:30–10:00.
- Pets: Dogs may participate on a leash and must follow good-behaviour rules.
Tips & Advice
- Register ahead online; numbers are capped, and same-day sign-ups at the village depend on race kits still being available.
- Choose the new elf costume early when you register if you want one, because only a limited number are available this year.
- Collect your kit at the Babbo Running Village on the Sentierone on race morning; official registration points hand out vouchers, not kits.
- Aim to finish within 2 hours, because after that the route services and the finish-line refreshments aren't guaranteed.
- Can't make it? Registrations aren't refundable, but you can transfer yours to a friend by emailing the organisers.
Special Events & Promotions
- New for 2026: the official elf costume, available in limited numbers as an alternative to the Santa suit.
- Add an optional donation to your registration to support Fondazione Veronesi's research into childhood cancers.
- Companies can gift registrations to their staff so employees take part for free.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to run?
No. It's a 5 km run or walk in costume, open to all ages. You get a maximum of 2 hours to finish.
What's in the race kit?
Everyone gets a race bib and bag. Adults get a full Santa suit or the official elf costume, whichever they chose. Ages 9–13 get a Santa suit in their size, and children up to 8 get a Santa hat.
Can children take part?
Yes, but minors must stay under an adult's responsibility for the whole walk. Children under 1 metre tall can take part free with a paying adult, but they don't get a race pack or costume.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash and well behaved.
Do I need a medical certificate?
No, you don't need one.
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