Run Santa Run 5K - Westlake

Run Santa Run 5K - Westlake takes place in Westlake, Ohio, on December 19, 2026. There is one event on the schedule, a 5K run/walk starting at 9:00 a.m., which keeps the morning straightforward for runners and walkers alike since everyone sets off together.

A run/walk designation tells you something useful about the field: it will be mixed, so if you intend to race, line up near the front and get clear early. As an end-of-year effort, a 5K is easy to slot in — hold your normal mileage, add one faster session a week for three or four weeks, then take two easy days beforehand. Anyone walking should expect to be done inside the hour and dress for standing around at the start.