Great Santa Run 5K
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Great Santa Run 5K & Santa's Little Elves Fun Run
The 17th annual Great Santa Run 5K is scheduled for December 13, 2026 at Park Place in Leawood, Kansas. The event supports Operation Breakthrough and includes both in-person and virtual participation options.
In-person options center on the 5K distance and offer different packet packages: a registration that includes a medal and Santa hat for $28, a registration that includes a long sleeve shirt, medal and Santa hat for $38, and a registration that includes a hoodie, medal and Santa hat for $44. A Little Elves Fun Run is offered with a $12 registration fee. A virtual option that includes a long sleeve shirt, medal and Santa hat is available for $46; virtual participants receive their packet by mail the Monday following the event and do not attend packet pickup or the in-person event.
Registration opening and closing dates vary by option, with registration periods beginning in August 2026 and some closing in October or December 2026. Packet pickup locations and times are provided before the event: December 11 at Fleet Feet in Overland Park from 12 PM to 6 PM, December 12 at KC Running Company in Kansas City from 10 AM to 2 PM, and on site the morning of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- Little Elves Fun Run (distance not specified)
