Santa Sprint & Stroll 5k
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Santa Sprint & Stroll 5k : Louisville, KY
The Santa Sprint & Stroll 5k is scheduled for December 19, 2026, at Hogan's Fountain on the Scenic Loop in Cherokee Park, Louisville, KY. The event is presented as an annual holiday 5k and is listed as part of the River City Races Run the 502 series. The series rewards participants who complete six races with a Run the 502 finisher medal that includes charms for each race finished.
Race options include an in person 5k and a virtual 5k. Virtual participants may submit results and receive a finisher certificate and rankings according to the organizer's posted schedule.
Features noted by the organizer include a scenic course in Cherokee Park, a long sleeve cotton blend race shirt with youth sizing, a finisher medal, post race refreshments, and photos with Santa. Age group awards are offered, with Ken Combs Running Store gift certificates for the top three male and female overall and awards for top three in multiple five year age categories.
Pre race packet pickup and late registration are available at Ken Combs Running Store (4137 Shelbyville Rd) the day before the event; race day packet pickup and late registration are at the Stegner Pavilion at Hogan's Fountain. Parking around Hogan's Fountain and the Scenic Loop is limited; organizers advise carpooling, drop offs, or parking further around the loop. Parking on grass may result in a ticket or towing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
