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Sunday, December 20th, 2026
635 E Trafficway St, Springfield MO
5K
32–49°F · low rain risk
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2025
40–57°F
dry
2024
23–43°F
dry
2023
35–58°F
dry
2022
25–42°F
dry
2021
25–47°F
dry
2020
28–49°F
dry
2019
30–45°F
dry
2018
35–45°F
dry
2017
46–51°F
dry
2016
22–45°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
32°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Join us for the magic that is Springfield Santa Run Presented by Altra! Every runner will receive a 5 piece Santa Suit to run in! What better way to spend your morning than running down the street with 100's of other Santas, all shapes and sizes, and finishing off with a nice cup of hot cider and cookies.
Time/Date: December 20th, 2026
- 5k: 8:00am
Award Categories:
- Top 3 male and female in the following age groups: 12&U, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
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