Holiday Hustle 5K Run 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 20, 2026
- Start time
- 4:00 PM start (Chicago)
- Location
- La Vista, Nebraska
- Entry fee
- From $45 · goes up to $50 on Nov 1, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Hustle 5K Run | 5K | Dec 20, 20264:00 PM | $45$50 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $50 on Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $45 until Nov 1, then $50 until Dec 20, then $55 until Dec 20.
Online registration closes Dec 20, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 41 percent above a typical 5K in Nebraska, which costs $32 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Nebraska runs 34:04, about 10:58 a mile, based on 33 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:55 and men in 30:04.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:45 AM, and the Holiday Hustle 5K Run starts at 4:00 PM. The start sits about 1,070 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Prairie Queen Lake Site in La Vista. Start/Finish at boat ramp., La Vista, NE 68128
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 20 the day usually runs from 26°F at dawn to 43°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 7°F and hot years reach 53°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Prairie Queen Lake Site in La Vista. Start/Finish at boat ramp., La Vista, NE 68128Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,070 feet
- Included with entry
- Giveaway Item
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 20, 2026), 2025 (Dec 21, 2025), 2024 (Dec 22, 2024), 2023 (Dec 10, 2023), 2022 (Dec 4, 2022), 2021 (Dec 19, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Holiday Hustle 5K Run?
- Sunday, December 20, 2026, starting at 4:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 20, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Nebraska?
- At $45, entry is about 41 percent above a typical 5K in Nebraska, which costs $32 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- Prairie Queen Lake Site in La Vista. Start/Finish at boat ramp., La Vista, NE 68128.
From the organizers
This is a holiday theme run. So, get your Santa Hats, Santa Suits, or Elf costumes out and come on down and run with us on Sunday, December 20, 2026. Start/Finish line at boat dock just east of 132nd and Cornhusker Rd intersection. Starting time is 4 pm. Post-Race party at Lucky Bucket Brewery, 11941 Centennial Rd, La Vista, NE 68128