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Sat December 16, 2023 Winter Haven, FL 33881 US Directions
Join us for Santa's Run Fest - A Run for our Kids! Choose a 10k or 5k! and Don't forget to sign the kids up for the kids sprints!

Events

Adults 18 & Up!

10k Run - Adults

7:00AM EST - 12:00PM EST
Open to ages 18 - 120.
Students 17 & Under

10K Run - Students

7:00AM EST - 12:00PM EST
Open to ages 17 and under.
Adults 18 & Up!

5k Run - Adults

7:15AM EST - 12:00PM EST
Open to ages 18 - 120.
Students 17 & Under

5K Run - Students

7:15AM EST - 12:00PM EST
Open to ages 17 and under.
Kids 12 & Under!

Kid's Run (Kids 12 & Under)

9:00AM EST - 12:00PM EST
Open to ages 12 and under.
NEW COUSES! WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Volunteer

5:45AM EST - 12:00PM EST
Open to ages 16 - 90.

Description

Winter Haven Optimist Club proudly presents the Santa's Run Fest - A Run for Our Kids. Choose a 10k or 5k and sign then kids up for the Kid Dashes!

Due to future construction and traffic flow around Lake Howard around late 2023 and 2024, this year's event will be held Back at our old location in Downtown Winter Haven, Next to The Winter of Chamber of Commerce Building. (There will be NO Half Marathon for 2024)

Winter Haven is a beautiful city of approximately 35,000 friendly folks. As the Chamber of Commerce mentions, "To some we're the perfect haven from the harsh winter months up North, and to others we are the opportunity to be involved in a town with over 55 lakes to enjoy with fantastic sunrises and sunsets over the water" ...AND an absolutely superb terrain for running.

This years 10k and 5k Course will run the Chain of Lakes Trail with a small trip around Lake Silver. The courses include gentle rises, enough to cause pressure for the advanced competitors but not so much to frustrate the average person.

Runners will receive a custom shirt (sizes guaranteed if pre-registered before November 27, 2023), a custom bib, and a finisher medal when you cross the line on race day! Race packets will also include goodies from race sponsors.

Early Race Packet Pickup - Friday, December 15, 2023

4:00-7:00 pm - In The Breezeway of The Winter Haven Chamber Of Commerce Building - 401 Avenue B NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881

Day of Race - Saturday, December 16, 2023

START LOCATION! Next To The Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce Building on 4th Street NW & Ave B NW - 401 Avenue B NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
6:00 am - Race Packet Pickup and Day of race registration
7:00 am - 10k Start
7:15 am - 5k Start
8:30 am - Awards Awards Ceremony for the 5K (Please check your times in the kiosks for unofficial results after you finish your race)
8:45 am - Awards Ceremony for the 10K (Approx Time) (Please check your times in the kiosks for unofficial results after you finish your race)
9:00-9:15 am - Approx. start for the Kids races

Place

401 Avenue B NW
Winter Haven, FL US 33881

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://santasrunfest.org/.

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