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 with five year categories for Top 3 Finishers in each
- Photos with SANTA
Looking forward to some healthy merry-making with you, so don't miss out on meeting SANTA himself—at our 2th Annual Santa Sprint & Stroll on December 20, 2025!
HO, HO, HOPE to see you there!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5k
Price changes in 15 days 15 hours-
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$23.68
Early bird pricing
Feb 12 – Jun 30 -
Register for 5k$29.07Now registering Jul 1 – Nov 30
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$34.46Dec 1 – Dec 19
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$39.85Dec 19 – Dec 20
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Virtual 5k
Price changes in 15 days 15 hours-
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.
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$23.68
Early bird pricing
Feb 12 – Jun 30 -
Register for Virtual 5k$29.07Now registering Jul 1 – Nov 30
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$34.46Dec 1 – Dec 19
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$39.85Dec 19 – Dec 20
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Finisher Medal
Course Map
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
There is a small lot and marked spots on the road at Hogan's Fountain and spots all around the Scenic Loop but it is limited so if you can, carpool, have someone drop you off or park further around the Scenic Loop, please do. Many folks will park around the Loop and run to the start/finish as their warmup.
Please do not park on the grass or you may get a ticket or towed by the Parks Department.
PLEASE NOTE: In the past we have had problems with participants who have parked on the Scenic Loop in front of and behind the start/finish line leaving before the race is over and driving through runners still finishing. This is VERY dangerous and inconsiderate. If you must leave before the race is over (everyone should be finished by 9:45-10:00 a.m.) you can park inside the red circle area and walk on the trails to Hogan's Fountain (the green dotted line or south of the start/finish line.
Event schedule
- Sat, December 20, 2025 8:00 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup
- Sat, December 20, 2025 9:00 AM - Race Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- River City Races
- Website
- Visit website
