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 1 month 11 days-
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Register for 5k$23.68
Early bird pricing
Now registering Feb 12 – Jun 30 -
$29.07Jul 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 1 month 11 days-
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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Register for Virtual 5k$23.68
Early bird pricing
Now registering Feb 12 – Jun 30 -
$29.07Jul 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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Course Map
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
- runrivercity@gmail.com
