Join us for our Santa's Fun Run! This event will include a 5K and a Kid's Dash (0.5 miles). The 5k will be chip timed and will start and finish at the Olson Cultural Event Center in downtown Le Mars and will lead you through residential Le Mars and onto our recreation trail. The Kids Dash will start just before the 5K. The kids will run 0.5 miles, out-and-back. (not chip-timed)
Santa's Fun Run is part of the Christmas in Hometown Le Mars. Come for the race and stay for the day to 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 or any other holiday attire. Stay after the race for awards: 1st - 3rd place in all age divisions and BEST DRESSED AWARD!.
Streets will not be closed. Volunteers will be assisting with directing traffic. Ear buds & headphones are not recommended, use at your own risk. Young kids must run with a responsible adult (for 5K). No dogs. No refunds given due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
REGISTER BY November 16: 5K: $30
REGISTER November 17-28: 5K: $40
DAY OF REGISTRATION: 5K: $45
KIDS DASH: $10
Packet pickup will take place Saturday, November 29th from 8:00-9:30 AM at the KC Hall. Day of registrations will be accepted during this time, but holiday swag is not guaranteed.
Awards will take place on the stage at the Olson Cultural Center Event Center, determined by weather, at approximately 11:00 AM. Awards are given to the top 3 overall males and top 3 overall females for the 5k and Kid's Dash. Additionally, certificates are awarded to the top three males and females in each age group category. There will also be 2 prizes for BEST DRESSED!
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Christmas In Hometown Le Mars
REGISTER BY November 17:
5K: $30, Kid's Dash: $10
REGISTER November 18-29:
5K: $40, Kid's Dash: $10
DAY OF REGISTRATION: November 30:
5K: $45, Kid's Dash: $10
Packet pickup will take place Saturday, November 30th from 8:00-9:30am at the KC Hall.
Day of registrations will be accepted during this time, but swag is not guaranteed.
Course maps are available below.
Awards will take place on the stage at the Olson Cultural Center Event Center, determined by weather, at approximately 11:00am. Awards are given to the top 3 overall males and top 3 overall females for the 5k and Kid's Dash. Additionally, certificates are awarded to the top three males and females in each age group category. There will also be 2 prizes for BEST DRESSED!
5k route
Kids Dash
Event schedule
- Sat, November 29, 2025 8:00 AM - Packet Pickup (near the finish line at Olson Cultural Event Center)
- Sat, November 29, 2025 10:00 AM - Both Races Start on 1st St NE (outside of KC Hall and Olson Cultural Event Center)
- Sat, November 29, 2025 11:00 AM - Awards Ceremony (inside or outside of the KC Hall after completion of races)
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jacque Perez
- Phone
- 712-546-6655
- Website
- Visit website
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Santa Run 5k
Price changes in 12 days 4 hours-
The 5K will be chip timed and the route is out-and-back. The race 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.
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Register for Santa Run 5k$34.23Now registering Jul 31 – Nov 16
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$44.98Nov 17 – Nov 28
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$50.36Nov 29 – Nov 29
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Kids Dash
The Kids Dash will start after the 5K participants have left. The kids will run 0.5 miles, out-and-back. (not chip-timed)
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Register for Kids Dash$12.74Jul 31 - Nov 29
