Great Santa Run 5K & Santa's Little Elves Fun Run
Great Santa Run 5K & Santa's Little Elves Fun Run is a running race on December 20, 2026 in Leawood, KS, with entry fees from $12 to $26.
- Date
- December 20, 2026 (155 days to go)
- Location
- 11549 Ash Street, Leawood, KS
- Price
- $12–$26
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 16th annual Great Santa Run 5K is a great way to celebrate the holiday season while supporting Operation Breakthrough, one of Kansas City's favorite charities. We are excited to hold the race at Park Place in Leawood! All participants will receive a jolly finishers medal! Virtual participants and participants in the kids run receive a finishers medal and race shirt! Please visit www.kcsantarun.com for further race details.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
41°
Typical Low
24°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Olathe 3e, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Leawood, KS
Population
33,844
as of 2023
City Elevation
942 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 24 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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155
Days to train
- Race
- Great Santa Run 5K & Santa's Little Elves Fun Run
- Date
- December 20, 2026
- Location
- 11549 Ash Street, Leawood, KS
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Great Santa Run 5K & Santa's Little Elves Fun Run
Dec 20, 2026