Santa Run 8K & Snowman Dash

Race Information

This family event encourages participants to have fun, be creative, and dress up in costumes! Costumes are, of course, encouraged but not required. In fact, there will be costumes available for you at the event - you can be a santa, elf, reindeer, or snowman! Enjoy hot cocoa after the race. This will be a festive holiday race with incredible holiday spirit!

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