Santa Run 1 mile and 5k
About this race
Santa run has a new home!
The Woodside Cemetery and Arboretum near Downtown Middletown! 1401 Woodside Blvd, Middletown, OH 45044
Holiday Fun:
Every participant will receive a Santa hat, unique keepsake Christmas ornament, a sweet treat and a "Hot Drink" ticket from the coffee Truck!
Route:
Enjoy the scenic Arboretum as you make a double loop through the flat and beautiful Woodside Cemetery.
Come to run dressed as the big guy!
We would love to see all our runners dressed up as Santa, and of course there is a prizes for the jolliest looking Santa at the event, and our fastest male and female Santas!
Toys For Tots:
Toys For Tots will be there collecting donations of toys or monetary donations! The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.
Registration Fee:
-The registration fee is $25 now through Nov 29th!
-Kids under 16 is $15
-Price Increases to $30 on Nov 29th!
Dates to remember:
- November 28th - Santa hat deadline & last day for early bird pricing
- December 12th Race Day
Times:
- 7:30am Pre Race packet Pickup at start line area
- 9am Race Start
- 10am Award Ceremony
Parking:
-Participant parking is across the street at Rosa Parks Elementary School. Please use the cross walk when crossing the street.
Awards:
- Finisher Awards to everyone
- 1st-3rd place Male/Female award in the 5k
- Jolliest Santa Prize
Thank you to our sponsors, Downtown Middletown Inc., Steve's Trophies, and Barney Riesbeck State Farm.
Note there are no refunds at this event.
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