The Best Races - Westwood
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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 Kansas City
A Merry Christmas Run takes place on December 26, 2026 at Mill Creek Park on Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City, MO. The event offers several distance options and a virtual alternative for participants who cannot attend in person.
Distances include:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 Half marathon
- Virtual run
- Family 1 mile fun run
The event uses a wave system with a cap per wave; waves close when they fill. This is described as a smaller, private group run that allows running or walking for all paces and ages when accompanied by a guardian. Timing is optional: participants may track time with apps such as Strava or RunKeeper and submit results, and the event does not use timing chips. Coordinators can assist with timekeeping.
Registered participants receive mailed swag in the United States and race bibs are provided on race day. Typical swag items listed are a running T shirt shipped to the registrant address, a finisher medal, a finisher towel or giveaway, and a digital training pack. Technical running shirts are available as an optional upgrade. The event also offers a virtual training pack and a certificate of completion for submitted results. After the race every mile logged contributes one dollar to a partnered charity as an optional fundraising initiative. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
