Santa Sprint & Stroll 5k
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Santa Sprint & Stroll 5k : Hogan's Fountain, Cherokee Park, Louisville
The Santa Sprint & Stroll 5k is scheduled for December 19, 2026, at Hogan's Fountain on the Scenic Loop in Cherokee Park, Louisville. The event is part of the River City Races Run the 502 series and benefits United Crescent Hill Ministries. This edition is listed as the 29th annual Santa Sprint & Stroll.
Distances offered:
- 5k
- Virtual 5k
The course runs through Cherokee Park. Registrations include a cotton blend long sleeve unisex shirt with youth sizing and a finisher medal. Refreshments are served after the event, and photos with Santa are available.
Awards include Ken Combs Running Store gift certificates for top three male and female finishers ($50, $40, $30). Top three finishers in each age group receive awards; age categories are specified by the organizers.
Logistics note that pre-race packet pickup and late registration are available at Ken Combs Running Store and that race day packet pickup and late registration take place at the Stegner Pavilion at Hogan's Fountain. Parking at Hogan's Fountain and along the Scenic Loop is limited; marked spots and a small lot are available. Participants are advised not to park on the grass. For the Virtual 5k, results can be submitted during the organizer's specified submission window and a finisher certificate becomes available afterward. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
