Santa Sprint & Stroll 5k
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About the race
The Santa Sprint & Stroll 5k is a holiday running event held in Hogan's Fountain and the Scenic Loop area of Cherokee Park in Louisville, KY on December 19, 2026. The event is part of the River City Races Run the 502 series.
Distances offered:
- 5k in person
- Virtual 5k completed remotely with result submission windows
The event benefits United Crescent Hill Ministries. It includes a long sleeve cotton blend race shirt with youth sizing, a finisher medal, and refreshments after the race. Photos with Santa are part of the event experience.
Awards are given as Ken Combs Running Store gift certificates for the top three male and female overall ($50/$40/$30) and top three finishers in multiple age-group categories ranging from 9 and under to 80 and over. A Family of Four registration option is available and saves $10 off the combined registration fee.
Pre-race packet pickup is available at Ken Combs Running Store and race-day packet pickup is located at the Stegner Pavilion at Hogan's Fountain in Cherokee Park. Parking around the Scenic Loop is limited; participants are asked not to park on the grass because vehicles may be ticketed or towed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
