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Sat December 14, 2024 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!
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Events

Adults 18 & Up!

10k Run - Adults

$45 7:00AM EST - 12:00PM EST Price increases after December 13, 2024 at 8:00pm EST
Open to ages 18 - 120.
Students 17 & Under

10K Run - Students

$30 7:00AM EST - 12:00PM EST Registration closes on December 13, 2024 at 8:00pm EST and re-opens on December 14, 2024 at 4:00am EST
Open to ages 17 and under.
Adults 18 & Up!

5k Run - Adults

$40 7:15AM EST - 12:00PM EST Price increases after December 13, 2024 at 8:00pm EST
Open to ages 18 - 120.
Students 17 & Under

5K Run - Students

$25 7:15AM EST - 12:00PM EST Registration closes on December 13, 2024 at 8:00pm EST and re-opens on December 14, 2024 at 4:00am EST
Open to ages 17 and under.
Kids 12 & Under!

Kid's Run (Kids 12 & Under)

$5 9:00AM EST - 12:00PM EST Registration closes on December 13, 2024 at 8:00pm EST and re-opens on December 14, 2024 at 4:00am 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!

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 (Shirts and sizes are guaranteed if pre-registered before November 25, 2024, after this date, shirts will be available while supplies last.), a custom bib, and a finisher medal when you cross the line on race day! Race packets will also include goodies from race sponsors.

Runners may optionally create and join teams to compete for the Largest team and to compete against each other in the 5k race for the Fastest team in one of three categories: 1. Family Team; 2. Corporate Team; 3. Social/Church/School Team
There are 2 trophies in each category: Largest Team (by number of runners who compete) and Fastest Team (by the top 3 finishing times on the team - 5K only).

Early Race Packet Pickup - Friday, December 13, 2024

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 14, 2024

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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