Sneakers For Santa
Sneakers For Santa is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Topeka, KS, with entry fees from $10 to $25.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (20 days to go)
- Location
- 3315 SE Tinman, Topeka, KS
- Price
- $10–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Lace up for a little holiday cheer and a whole lot of good! The Sneakers 4 Santa 5K brings the community together at Reynolds Lodge at Lake Shawnee to support Sole Reason’s mission of providing new shoes to children in need. The race route heads north from the lodge, following a path along the scenic lake.
Since 2016, Sole Reason has provided more than 11,000 pairs of shoes to youth in Topeka and Shawnee County, helping children enjoy school, play, and everyday activities with comfort and confidence. This is a great way to celebrate the holiday season by adding joy and smiles for your youngest neighbors.
Come dressed in your favorite holiday attire! Enjoy a costume contest, a coloring contest for kids, a bake sale, and activities throughout the day. Be sure to get your picture taken with Mr. and Mrs. Claus!
Runners who register by October 21 will be entered into a drawing for free Kansas City Chiefs tickets!
Event schedule
8 a.m. — Event registration begins
9 a.m. — Sneakers 4 Santa 5K starts
10 a.m. — Reindeer Dash Fun Run starts
Bring your holiday spirit and join us for a festive day that helps put new shoes on children’s feet. Every participant and sponsor helps make this holiday fundraiser possible!
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
47°
Typical Low
26°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Topeka - Nws, 2 mi from the venue.
About Topeka, KS
Population
126,103
as of 2023
City Elevation
945 ft
Nearest Airport
MHK
Manhattan Regional Airport · 52 mi
Major Hub
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 56 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Sneakers For Santa, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
20
Days to train
- Race
- Sneakers For Santa
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- 3315 SE Tinman, Topeka, KS
Get Ready for Race Day
Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.
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Sneakers For Santa
Dec 5, 2026