Babbo Running Milano
Participants dress up in Santa Claus suits or official elf costumes for a festive five-kilometer run and walk through the city. The celebration features an event village hosting a group warm-up session, a post-run cool-down, refreshments at the finish line, and an awards ceremony. Families, friends, and leashed dogs can join in the street-show holiday atmosphere.
What to Expect
Five-kilometer festive run and walk dressed as Santa or an elf.
Event Details
Duration
The maximum time allowed to complete the run/walk is 2 hours; after that, course services and the final refreshments are not guaranteed.
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Babbo Running
Food & Drink
Finish-line refreshments are provided, though they are not guaranteed after the two-hour course limit.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and friends looking for a festive active outing
Vibe
Festive and energetic
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
€
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Village opening and kit distribution: 13:00; gathering: 14:00; warm-up: 14:30; 5 km run/walk start: 15:00; cool-down: 16:00; awards: 16:30; event closing: 17:00. Race-kit pickup and on-site registration: 13:00–14:30.
- Pets: Dogs may participate on a leash and subject to good-behaviour rules.
Tips & Advice
- Register online ahead of time, because the event has a participant cap and race kits for same-day sign-ups are not guaranteed.
- If you want the new official Elf outfit instead of the Santa suit, choose it when you register, because only a limited number are available.
- Collect your race kit at the Babbo Running Village in Piazza Sempione early on race day, because kit pickup closes as the warm-up starts.
- If you pay by bank transfer, make sure the transfer goes through by December 7, the deadline for that payment method.
- Dress for the weather under your Santa suit, since the run goes ahead in all conditions and you have up to two hours to finish.
Special Events & Promotions
- New for 2026: adults can choose an official Elf outfit instead of the Santa suit, but numbers are limited.
- You can add a donation to your registration to support Fondazione Veronesi's research into childhood cancers.
- Companies can gift registrations to employees so they take part free; email the organizers for how it works.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need my own Santa costume?
No. Every registration comes with a race bib and a race bag. The adult kit includes a full Santa or Elf outfit, whichever you choose. The youth kit has a full Santa suit in ages 9–13 sizing, and the child kit has a Santa hat.
Can children take part?
Yes. Minors must stay under an adult's responsibility for the whole walk. Children under 1 metre tall join free with a paying adult, but they don't get a race kit or a Santa outfit.
Can I sign up on the day?
Only if race kits are still left. Same-day sign-ups happen at the Babbo Running Village while supplies last. The event has a participant cap, and kits aren't guaranteed for anyone registering on race day.
Do I need a medical certificate?
No, you don't need a medical certificate. It's a 5 km run or walk, and you have up to two hours to finish. After that, course services and the finish refreshments aren't guaranteed.
What if I can't make it after registering?
Registrations aren't refundable. You can transfer yours to someone else by emailing the organizers, or you can still come and collect your race kit.
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