Santa Sprint & Stroll 5k
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About the race
Santa Sprint & Stroll 5k takes place at Hogan's Fountain on the Scenic Loop in Cherokee Park, Louisville, KY on December 19, 2026. The event benefits United Crescent Hill Ministries and is part of the River City Races Run the 502 series; completing six races on the calendar earns a Run the 502 Finisher Medal with charms, and there is no fee to register for the series.
Race options listed include:
- 5k
- Virtual 5k
Participants receive a long sleeve cotton blend unisex shirt with youth sizing and a finisher medal. Refreshments are served after the event. Age group awards are presented with Ken Combs Running Store gift certificates for top finishers; top three male and female prizes are $50, $40, and $30, and awards are given in five-year age categories.
Pre-race packet pickup is available at Ken Combs Running Store, 4137 Shelbyville Rd, and race day packet pickup is at the Stegner Pavilion at Hogan's Fountain in Cherokee Park. The virtual 5k can be completed on the participant's own course with results submission and certificate download windows provided around the event dates.
Parking at Hogan's Fountain and along the Scenic Loop is limited; organizers note marked spots exist and advise carpooling, drop-off, or parking farther around the loop. Participants are asked not to park on the grass. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
