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Races near Kansas City in December 2026

Updated November 3, 2026

13 races are on the calendar near Kansas City in December 2026, starting with Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Kansas City, MO (49) on Saturday, December 5 in Kansas City. Listed by date, with prices and early-bird deadlines where the race publishes them.

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• Sat5Dec

  Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Kansas City, MO (49)

  Sat Dec 5 · 8:00 AM · Kansas City · Kansas City, MO

  5K10KHalf marathon

  from $30Sign up ↗
• Sat5Dec

  Nolan Davidson Champions Run

  Sat Dec 5 · 8:30 AM · Kansas City · Johnson County & Kansas Side

  1.1 miles5K10K

  from $25Goes up Nov 23Sign up ↗
• Sun6Dec

  Jingle Bell Run - Kansas City

  Sun Dec 6 · 7:30 AM · Overland Park · Johnson County & Kansas Side

  5K

  from $45Goes up Dec 6Sign up ↗
• Sat12Dec

  Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 Kansas City

  Sat Dec 12 · 7:30 AM · Kansas City · Kansas City, MO

  1 mile5K10KHalf marathon

  from $30Sign up ↗
• Sat12Dec

  Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 Kansas City

  Sat Dec 12 · 7:30 AM · Kansas City · Kansas City, MO

  1 mile5K10KHalf marathon

  from $30Sign up ↗
• Sat12Dec

  Westport Santa Dash

  Sat Dec 12 · 9:00 AM · Kansas City · Kansas City, MO

  5K

  from $37Goes up Nov 15Sign up ↗
• Sat12Dec

  Jolly Jog Fun Run/Walk

  Sat Dec 12 · 6:00 PM · Lawrence · Johnson County & Kansas Side

  5K

  from $15Sign up ↗
• Sun13Dec

  Great Santa Run 5K & Santa's Little Elves Fun Run

  Sun Dec 13 · 8:00 AM · Leawood · Johnson County & Kansas Side

  5K

  from $32Goes up Nov 16Sign up ↗
• Sat19Dec

  Candy Cane Course - Kansas City

  Sat Dec 19 · 9:00 AM · Blue Springs · Independence & Lee’s Summit

  1 mile5K10K9.3 miles

  from $27Goes up Nov 30Sign up ↗
• Sat26Dec

  A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 Kansas City

  Sat Dec 26 · 7:30 AM · Kansas City · Kansas City, MO

  1 mile5K10KHalf marathon

  from $30Sign up ↗
• Sat26Dec

  New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 Kansas City

  Sat Dec 26 · 7:30 AM · Kansas City · Kansas City, MO

  1 mile5K10KHalf marathon

  from $30Sign up ↗
• Sat26Dec

  Holiday 5K & 10K at Independence, MO (52)

  Sat Dec 26 · 8:00 AM · Independence · Independence & Lee’s Summit

  5K10K

  from $30Sign up ↗
• Sat26Dec

  Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Kansas City, MO (52)

  Sat Dec 26 · 8:00 AM · Kansas City · Kansas City, MO

  5K10KHalf marathon

  from $30Sign up ↗

Quick answers

How many races are near Kansas City in December 2026?

13 races are listed near Kansas City in December 2026. The first is Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Kansas City, MO (49) on Saturday, December 5 in Kansas City, and the last is Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Kansas City, MO (52) on December 26.

What is the cheapest race near Kansas City in December 2026?

Jolly Jog Fun Run/Walk on December 12 has the lowest listed entry fee: $15. Prices are before the registration platform's processing fee.

When does the next early-bird price end for races near Kansas City?

Westport Santa Dash: the 5K goes from $37 to $40 after November 15. 3 more of these races publish a later price increase.

Are there half marathons or marathons near Kansas City in December 2026?

Yes: 6 half marathons and 0 marathons. The first is Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Kansas City, MO (49) on December 5.