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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
1980 Delaware Crossing, Independence KY
5K
30–46°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
23–33°F
dry
2024
17–40°F
dry
2023
31–46°F
rain
2022
26–47°F
dry
2021
32–62°F
dry
2020
29–43°F
dry
2019
29–49°F
dry
2018
25–34°F
dry
2017
32–58°F
rain
2016
36–44°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
30°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
On December 5th at 1:00pm join us for the 11th annual Santa’s 5K Fun Run sponsored by Peter Family Dentistry. Participants will receive a race t-shirt and swag bag. Runners are encouraged to add a holiday themed costume to make the festivities even more jovial. Prizes awarded to the top finishers in multiple age groups for runners. Cost is $30 for pre-registered runners until midnight on November 30th. Online registration is $35 from Dec. 1 to December 3. Race day registrations are $40. Shirts are not guaranteed if you register after November 30th!
Shirt size is not guaranteed unless you register online prior to November 13, 2026
Race begins and ends at the Independence Fire Station #1 on Delaware Crossing.
Included with your registration will be a T shirt, and a swag bag full of great things provided by our sponsors.
Packet Pickup
This year you will be able to pick your shirt, race bib, and swag bag on Friday December 4th at the Tri-State Running Co., one of our sponsors! Packet pickup is between 10am and 6pm Their address is 148 Barnwood Dr, Edgewood, KY 41017 (859) 341-9999
Tell everyone about it!
You can also get updates from our Facebook page by going to Santa5KRun where you can invite your friends to join you for this great event.
The more people that know about it and join us will make this event even better, so invite your friends to join you!
You can get a preview of the route on MapMyRide. The 5K starts at the Independence Firehouse and proceeds on the southbound lane of "Old Madison" then the turnaround is between Aristocrat and the Post Office. You can see the exact course, elevation and mile markers. You can even send the route to your smartphone!
Sponsorships
You can also download the Sponsorship information sheet and if you are interested in sponsoring the race or becoming a volunteer you can contact Shelli Stinson at [email protected].
Course map
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