Santa's Fun Run - Independence
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About the race
The Santa 5K Fun Run is the 11th annual 5K event held in Independence, Kentucky on December 5, 2026. The event features a single distance: 5K (3.1 miles), with awards for top finishers in multiple age groups. The course begins and ends at Independence Fire Station #1 on Delaware Crossing and continues on the southbound lane of Old Madison, with the turnaround located between Aristocrat and the Post Office. The route includes elevation information and mile markers.
Registered participants receive a race T-shirt and a sponsor-provided swag bag. Shirt sizes are guaranteed only for online registrations completed prior to November 13, 2026. Shirts are not guaranteed for registrations completed after November 30, 2026.
Registration fees vary by date: pre-registration through November 30 is $30, online registration from December 1 to December 3 is $35, and race day registration is $40. Packet pickup for shirts, bibs, and swag bags is scheduled for Friday, December 4, 2026, at Tri-State Running Co., 148 Barnwood Dr, Edgewood, KY 41017, with a pickup window during the day.
The event is presented with community sponsors and includes holiday-themed elements; participants are encouraged to wear holiday-themed costumes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
