Westport Santa Dash - Kansas City

Westport Santa Dash - Kansas City takes place in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 12, 2026. The 5K (3.1 miles) starts at 9:00 AM and the Kids Elf Dash, a 200-meter sprint, follows at 10:00 AM. Every 5K entrant receives a festive t-shirt or a full Santa suit, plus a finisher medal and holiday treats including hot chocolate at the end; children twelve and under running the Elf Dash get race t-shirts and a goodie bag.

Running three miles through city streets in a Santa suit is warmer than it sounds, so plan what you wear underneath accordingly and start conservatively rather than sprinting away in full costume. The distance is friendly enough for a first race, and a month of easy running three times a week is ample. The staggered kids race means parents can run first and cheer afterward.