Sat, Dec 5, 2026

Woodford County Santa Shuffle 5K & Kids Elf Dash

Versailles, KY

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

5K400 Yards

Entry is $20 now and rises to $27 after Sep 30, 2026, so registering before then saves $7.

About the Woodford County Santa Shuffle 5K & Kids Elf Dash

The route runs through historic downtown Versailles, so the surroundings are storefronts and streets rather than trails or parks. The course is a seasonal affair, with many runners showing up in Santa and elf costumes, and there is a best-dressed contest with prizes to encourage it. The race benefits two local charities focused on children and community recovery programs.

Packet pickup runs the day before at the Woodford County Chamber of Commerce offices, with race-morning pickup available downtown as well. Afterward, the finish area puts you right in the middle of downtown, where shops and restaurants are within easy walking distance.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

119finishers

19:06winner

33:21median

58:42cutoff

Top 3: Jonathan Kocis (19:06) · Adam Higgs (19:06) · Jeffrey Boyd (20:04)

The Woodford County Santa Shuffle 5K & Kids Elf Dash has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles12/5/2026 11:00$20

400 Yards12/5/2026 10:45Free

3.1 Miles12/5/2026 00:00$30

Race Volunteer12/5/2026 09:30Free

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Common Questions About the Woodford County Santa Shuffle 5K & Kids Elf Dash

Will I finish last at the Woodford County Santa Shuffle 5K & Kids Elf Dash?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 33:21, and the last recorded finisher came in around 58:42, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Woodford County Santa Shuffle 5K & Kids Elf Dash a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (119 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Woodford County Santa Shuffle 5K & Kids Elf Dash?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 19:06 while the median finisher took 33:21. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.