Westport Santa Dash
Updated
Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Kansas City (4116 Pennsylvania Ave). Distances: 5K. Entry from $37; the 5K goes from $37 to $40 after November 15.
Course and race notes
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?
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 12
2026 · in 35 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$37
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sun Nov 15 (in 8 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 12 (in 35 days)
Opened Dec 13, 2025
Race day in Kansas City
Weather
45° / 28°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 16% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Kansas City Downtown Airport, MO (4.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:27 AM – 4:56 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
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
- Westport Parking Garage0.2 mi
12 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Tea Drops cafeunder 0.1 mi
- Moti Mahal II restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Californos restaurantunder 0.1 mi
65 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.4 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
13 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)28 within 3 mi50 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: AC Hotel Kansas City Plaza
About 3 min walk0.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hotel Westport Kansas City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
About 5 min walk0.3 mi from the start
Check prices at Hotel Westport Kansas City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton →
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Best Western Plus Seville Plaza Hotel
About 7 min walk0.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Aida
About 10 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: SpringHill Suites
About 11 min walk0.6 mi from the start
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