Santa Sprint & Stroll 5k 2026

Santa Sprint & Stroll 5k 2026

This race is part of the River City Races Run the 502 series. Run six races on our calendar and get a Run the 502 Finisher Medals with charms of all the races finished. Click here for more details, to see the medal and register (no fee to register for the Run the 502).

The 29th Annual Santa Sprint & Stroll is right around the corner! This merry 5k Run/ Walk will benefit the work of United Crescent Hill Ministries and an event that The Courier Journal once called "more festive than the run-of-the-mill 5k," with both serious runners and holiday merrymakers.

• Scenic course in Cherokee Park
• Long Sleeve Cotton Blend Shirt including Youth sizing
• Finisher Medal
• Refreshments served after the race
• Age Group Awards (Ken Combs Running Store gift certificates) with five year categories for Top 3 Finishers in each
• Photos with SANTA

Registration fees Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

• $29.07 Early bird pricing Now registering Feb 11 – Jun 29 Register for 5k
• $34.46 Jun 30 – Nov 29
• $39.85 Nov 30 – Dec 18
• $45.25 Dec 18 – Dec 19

A virtual race can be completed on your own, at your own location. You will then be able to submit your virtual results from Thursday, December 18th until midnight, Sunday, December 21st. On Monday, December 22nd you'll be able to download your Finisher Certificate and see your rankings. Instructions on how to submit your time will be sent Wednesday, December 17th.

• $29.07 Early bird pricing Now registering Feb 11 – Jun 29 Register for Virtual 5k
• $34.46 Jun 30 – Nov 29
• $39.85 Nov 30 – Dec 18
• $45.25 Dec 18 – Dec 19

Finisher Medal Race Shirt Cotton blend long sleeve unisex shirt.

Awards Ken Combs Running Store gift certificates for the top three male and female ($50/$40/$30). Top three in each age group receive awards, 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over.

Pre-Race Packet Pickup and Late Registration Friday, December 19th at Ken Combs Running Store, 4137 Shelbyville Rd. from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Race day at the Stegner Pavilion at Hogan's Fountain in Cherokee Park starting at 8:00 a.m.

Race Day Packet Pickup and Late Registration Race day at the Stegner Pavilion at Hogan's Fountain in Cherokee Park starting at 8:00 a.m.

Race Day Parking PARKING IS VERY LIMITED SO GET THERE EARLY OR IF YOU CAN CARPOOL, HAVE SOMEONE DROP YOU OFF OR PARK FURTHER AROUND THE SCENIC LOOP AND WALK

Event schedule Sat, December 19, 2026 8:00 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup Sat, December 19, 2026 9:00 AM - Race Start