Sneakers For Santa
About this race
Join Sole Reason, Twin Dragon and Fleet Feet for the inaugural Sneakers for Santa 5K Fun Run/Walk to benefit local at risk Topeka Youth. Since 2016 Sole Reason has given away over 9500 pairs of NEW sneakers to area youth but the need continues to grow. We also have a used footwear program where you can donate used footwear beginning October 1st and all the way until the day of the event. Located at Fleet Feet on Wanamaker. We receive funds based on weight and use that to provide even more sneakers. Also going on the day of the event will be an opportunity to meet and take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus and eat donuts, and drink hot chocolate provided by Poppin Minis. We also will have raffle tickets and giveaways including tickets to see the Pride of Topeka John "The Iron Man" Cantrell's big fight. Whether you are a seasoned runner, just getting started, or want to bring the family out to support a great cause. we would love to have you out there. Don't forget to bring a used pair of shoes ( Oct. 9-dec.12) to Fleet Feet to get yourself a raffle ticket for a great prize. Also collecting used footwear the day of the event for other prizes.
We will have a 5K , a 1 mile option and a family walk.
Pick your distance
Running
5K
Individual and Teams Fundraising available as well! May your tinsel be tacky and your lights be loud! The participant sporting the Ugliest and Most Creative Christmas Sweater will take home a shiny medal for their dazzling, dreadful design.
Reindeer Dash 100 Meter Dash
Individual and Teams Fundraising available as well! May your tinsel be tacky and your lights be loud! The participant sporting the Ugliest and Most Creative Christmas Sweater will take home a shiny medal for their dazzling, dreadful design.
Bake Sale
Individual and Teams Fundraising available as well! May your tinsel be tacky and your lights be loud! The participant sporting the Ugliest and Most Creative Christmas Sweater will take home a shiny medal for their dazzling, dreadful design.
Pictures with Santa
If you would like to order an extra shirt, or multiple, place that order through here
Gingerbread House Contest
Fun race against Rudolph.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Topeka, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:26 AM and sets at 5:00 PM local time (CST) in Topeka on December 5, 2026 — 9h 33m of daylight.
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