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 13, 2026 in Leawood, KS, with entry fees from $12 to $26.
- Date
- December 13, 2026 (57 days to go)
- Location
- 11549 Ash Street, Leawood, KS
- Price
- $12–$26
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 17th 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! Get in the holiday spirit at the Great Santa Race! Grab your friends and family and join us for a festive 5K filled with holiday fun and Christmas cheer!
PACKET PICKUP
December 11th - 12PM - 6PM
Fleet Feet
11908 W. 119th Street
Overland Park, KS 66213
December 12th - 10AM - 2PM
KC Running Company
200 E. 135th Street
Kansas City, MO 64145
Race Day - On site starting at 7AM - We strongly suggest picking up your packet on Friday or Saturday prior to the event.
Events
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
43°
Typical Low
25°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Olathe 3e, 6 mi from the venue.
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
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Days to train
- Race
- Great Santa Run 5K & Santa's Little Elves Fun Run
- Date
- December 13, 2026
- Location
- 11549 Ash Street, Leawood, KS
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Great Santa Run 5K & Santa's Little Elves Fun Run
Dec 13, 2026