Join us for our Santa’s Fun! Run! on Saturday, November 27th.
Both our 5k and 10k will be chip timed. The races will start and finish at the Olson Cultural Event Center in downtown Le Mars and will lead you through residential Le Mars, onto our recreation trail and the 10k runners will also continue to run on the trail in our beautiful Willow Creek Golf Course.
Santa’s Fun! Run! is part of the day-long Christmas in Hometown Le Mars family events, come for the race and stay for the day and celebrate the joy of Christmas in Le Mars. We encourage racers and walkers to dress up in your Santa suit, ugly Christmas sweater, festive socks and other holiday gear.
After your race stay for awards and post race snacks.
Christmas In Hometown Le Mars
Packet Pick-Up
Saturday, November 27 8:30-10:00am at the KC Hall (120 1st Ave NE, Le Mars IA)
Awards
At the completion of the races awards will be announced inside or outside of the KC Hall depending on the weather. The overall top three male and female finishers for the 5k and 10k will receive prizes. The top three finishers in each age group for male and female will receive medals. There will be a great photo op to get a picture with your medal.
Swag
Register by November 1 to be guaranteed swag, our swag will be festive. You definitely don’t want to miss out!
Parking
There will be parking available in downtown Le Mars and also at other locations in Le Mars with a free shuttle ride to the race.
Registration Fees
5k Registration Fee:
$25.00 Online October 1- November 1
$32.00 Online November 2-25 at 11:59pm (not guaranteed swag)
$40.00 In-person Day of Registration on November 27 8:30-9:30am at the KC Hall
(not guaranteed swag)
10k Registration Fee:
$35.00 Online October 1- November 1
$42.00 Online November 2-25 at 11:59pm (not guaranteed swag)
$50.00 In-person Day of Registration on November 27 8:30-9:30am at the KC Hall
(not guaranteed swag)
Age 5 years old and under are FREE.
Showers
Showers will be available at the Le Mars YMCA 8am-5pm on race day. Racers can show their race bib for a free shower. The Le Mars YMCA will also provide a towel. The Le Mars YMCA is located at 241 12th Street SE, Le Mars IA.
Hotel
Are you coming from out of town and need a hotel? Check back, we will have a hotel recommendation soon.
Race Rules
No dogs please.
If you choose to wear ear buds we recommend that you only wear one ear bud so you can hear race volunteers giving directions and be aware of traffic.
Questions? Contact the race coordinators at the Le Mars YMCA at 712.546.6655.
joycef@lemarsymca.org
angelal@lemarsymca.org
5K route
10k route
Contact information
- Event contact
- Race Coordinators
- angelal@lemarsymca.org
- Phone
- 712.546.6655
