Kansas · 5K
Great Santa Run 5K & Santa's Little Elves Fun Run
Great Santa Run 5K & Santa's Little Elves Fun Run is a 5K event held in Leawood, Kansas. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, December 20, 2026. About 16 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 20, 2026
- Location
- Leawood, KS
- Field size
- ~16 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, December 20, 2026
- Location
- Leawood, Kansas
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 16 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- kcsantarun.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CST
About the Great Santa Run 5K & Santa's Little Elves Fun Run
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.
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Great Santa Run 5K & Santa's Little Elves Fun Run: common questions
- When is the Great Santa Run 5K & Santa's Little Elves Fun Run?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, December 20, 2026.
- Where is the Great Santa Run 5K & Santa's Little Elves Fun Run held?
- In Leawood, Kansas.
- What distances does the Great Santa Run 5K & Santa's Little Elves Fun Run offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Great Santa Run 5K & Santa's Little Elves Fun Run?
- About 16 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Great Santa Run 5K & Santa's Little Elves Fun Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Great Santa Run 5K & Santa's Little Elves Fun Run start?
- 8:00 AM CST.
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