Jolly Jog Fun Run/Walk
Updated
Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 6:00 PM, in Lawrence (839 Massachusetts St). Distances: 5K. Entry from $15.
Course and race notes
Oh What Fun It Is to Run! Jolly Jog Fun Run/Walk - December 12th - South Park, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Jolly Jog is Fleet Feet’s holiday celebration in motion. Pick up your Santa suit and join a whole crowd of fellow Santas for cheerful miles, seasonal fun and a chance to support a local cause.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 12
2026 · in 35 days
Start time
6:00 PM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$15
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Dec 10 (in 33 days)
Opened Sep 30, 2026
Race day in Lawrence
Weather
43° / 25°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 16% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Lawrence, KS (1.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:30 AM – 4:59 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The 6:00 PM start is after sunset, so bring a light and something reflective.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- City Of Lawrence Parking Lot 4under 0.1 mi
- Lot #3 · freeunder 0.1 mi
- City of Lawrence Parking Lot 14 · freeunder 0.1 mi
65 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Limestone Pizza•Kitchen•Bar restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Zen Zero restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Global Cafe cafeunder 0.1 mi
65 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.5 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 11
Where to stay
6 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)18 within 3 mi21 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: The Eldrige Extended
About 2 min walkUnder 0.1 mi from the start
Hotel · Marriott
Hotel 2 of 5: Town Place Suites by Mariott
About 3 min walk0.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: The Eldridge Hotel
About 3 min walk0.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: SpringHill Suites
About 7 min walk0.4 mi from the start
Hotel · Hilton
Hotel 5 of 5: The Oread
About 11 min walk0.6 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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