Great Santa Run 5K

Photos from today’s race can be found at https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/KS/Leawood/GreatSantaRun5K

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Great Santa Run this morning at Park Place! Thanks to everyone who participated, to our volunteers who braved chilly conditions to help out, and to our charity partner Operation Breakthrough! Full results from the race can be found at

Great Santa Run 5K & Santa's Little Elves Fun Run Great Santa Run 5K & Santa's Little Elves Fun Run is on Sunday December 14, 2025. It includes the following events: 5K, Little Elves Fun Run, and Virtual participant.

Two cool prize drawings this weekend!

First, everyone who picks up their packet in person on Friday at the Running Well Store in Martin City or on Saturday in Mission will be entered into a drawing for a free TRWS tote bag chocked full of cool giveaways! Prize to be awarded on Sunday at the race!

Second, everyone who donates a new $10 value toy to Operation Breakthrough at packet pickup or on race morning will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a $100 gift card for Aqua Penny’s or Bamboo Penny’s at Park Place! Winner to be announced at the race on Saturday!

Don’t forget to dress up in a holiday costume to participate in the Santa Run 5K! The costume contest will be held at 7:45am at the start/finish and winners will enjoy gift certificates from The Running Well Store and Park Place merchants.

We are offering two different days of packet pickup at two different Running Well Store locations. On Friday, we will be handing out packets at the Martin City Store at 200 East 135th Street from 3-6pm, and Saturday we will be at the Mission store at 6009 Johnson Drive from 10am to 1pm. Leftovers from packet pickup will be available at the race site on race morning beginning at 7am.

Great Santa Run 5K & Santa's Little Elves Fun Run Great Santa Run 5K & Santa's Little Elves Fun Run is on Sunday December 14, 2025. It includes the following events: 5K, Little Elves Fun Run, and Virtual participant.

Take advantage of these special beverage deals being offered by Outta The Blue cafe at Park Place on race day!

- Peppermint Cream Cold Brew
- Cardamom Maple Matcha
- Sugar Cookie Latte
- Gingerbread Chai
- Eggnog Latte (December only)

All just $5! Located just across the street from the ice rink at Park Place, Outta the Blue has what you are looking for for a festive post race drink Check them out!

Outta the Blue KC's little oasis Outta the Blue is a breezy beach cafe featuring local coffee, breakfast sandwiches, cold-pressed juices, and natural wines. Order at the bar and then find a space to kick back and relax. Escape your day-to-day and join us in our little slice of paradise in South KC's Park Place.

Don’t forget to bring a new unwrapped child’s toy to packet pickup to donate to Operation Breakthrough! You will receive a raffle ticket for each gift and we will draw the winning ticket on race morning!

There are still a few more hours to save $7 off the registration price of the Great Santa Run 5K when you use the code BlackFriday at https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Leawood/GreatSantaRun5K

Save $7 when you use the code BlackFriday to register today and tomorrow!

Great Santa Run 5K & Santa's Little Elves Fun Run Great Santa Run 5K & Santa's Little Elves Fun Run is on Sunday December 14, 2025. It includes the following events: 5K, Little Elves Fun Run, and Virtual participant.

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