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Westport Santa Dash

Kansas City, Missouri, United States View on map
Dec 12, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
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About this race

Westport Santa Dash 5k begins at 10am on December 14, 2024! Fill the streets with holiday cheer as hundreds of Santas run through the streets of Kansas City. 
 
Every participant will receive a long-sleeve race shirt or a Santa suit, a finisher medal (ornament), and holiday treats! Who doesn’t like hot chocolate? Santa suits include Santa’s hat, pants, belt, and coat. 

Reindeer Trot 1k: Fun run/walk for participants who want to have 100% of the fun, but don't want to do the full 5k. Make it to the Westport Christmas Market sooner!

 Elf Dash: For ages 12 & under! All Elf Dash participants will receive a race shirt and goodie bag.
 
Pictures: We would love to see your pictures! On Facebook & Instagram, use #santadashkc

Pick your distance

Running

Westport Santa Dash 5k

Dec 12, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$34.00
Open

Reindeer Trot 1k

Dec 12, 2026 1K 9:30 AM
$28.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Kansas City, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) -0.8° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 7.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) -5.8° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 5.0°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
18.6
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
1.2mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
69.1%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on December 12, 2026 (CST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on December 12, 2026 (CST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
9h 27m

The sun rises at 7:28 AM and sets at 4:56 PM local time (CST) in Kansas City on December 12, 2026 — 9h 27m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 110 Kansas City events

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