The Best Races - Westwood
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A Merry Christmas Run : Kansas City
A Merry Christmas Run takes place at Gillham Park in Kansas City on December 26, 2026. The event offers multiple distance choices and a virtual option that can be completed any time and place.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 Half marathon
- Virtual run
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
The event is organized as smaller, capped waves that close when filled; a virtual option and a wait list are available if waves sell out. Timing is optional: participants may track time with an app and submit results for posting, or ask coordinators for timekeeping. No timing chips are used.
Swag is shipped to the registrant address within the US. Packages include a running T shirt, a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, and a digital training pack. Technical running shirts are available as an optional upgrade for an additional fee. Race bibs are provided on race day. Final event details and course maps are emailed the Wednesday before the race.
The event includes fundraising and charity initiatives. Participants who log miles after the race contribute to a donation program that supports partner charities; fundraising participation is optional. Registration fees vary by distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
