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Sunday, December 8, 2024 Oakdale, PA 15071 US Directions

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Three 5K Races in 8 Days
The Original Holiday Race

Run Santa Run 5K

$40 $35 9:00AM EST - 11:00AM EST Price increases after December 1, 2024 at 11:59pm EST

Place

102 Union Avenue
Oakdale, PA US 15071

Description

Formerly the Trot for Tots 5K, Run Santa Run 5K - Oakdale is hosted by Helicon Brewing and takes place on the adjacent Panhandle Trail. 

 

Join hundreds of runners and walkers from all over Western Pennsylvania to fill the trail with Santas and elves.  We sold out in 2023 so don't wait!  Be sure to register early.  Runners are encouraged to dress "festive" and we will have prizes for the top 3 holiday outfits.

 

Be sure to stick around afterward for great beer and fun with our amazing host, Helicon Brewing.

 

RACE START TIME:  9:00 AM

 

As with all Pittsburgh Run Santa Run 5k's, we will be collecting toy donations for Amachi Pittsburgh to support their work with local kids in need.   Full details on Amachi and its mission can be found below.

Home of Pittsburgh's "ORIGINAL" 20 Foot Santa

20ft santa

2024 GCXC Run Santa Run TRIPLE SLEIGH

The 2024 GCXC Santa Triple Sleigh is a jolly opportunity for Pittsburgh Runners to run (or walk) three 5K races over 8 days and earn an incredible bonus CHALLENGE MEDAL after the 3rd race.

The Triple Sleigh includes all three PA Run Sana Run events:

  1. Run Santa Run Oakdale at Helicon Brewing - Sunday, Dec 8, 2024
  2. Run Santa Run Cranberry Township at Graham Park - Saturday, Dec 14, 2024
  3. Run Santa Run South Park at the Fairgrounds - Sunday, Dec 15, 2024

To register for the series and join the challenge, choose the Santa Triple Sleigh bundle tile above. 

  • ONLY THOSE WHO USE THE BUNDLE TILE WILL BE ELIGIBLE. 
    • REGISTERING FOR ALL 3 RACES SEPARATELY WILL NOT COUNT.

Your Triple Sleigh Registration includes: 

  • All the SWAG at all 3 races.
  • A custom, coveted Santa Triple Sleigh Medal (image coming soon)
  • $ Savings - only pay one transaction fee for all three events!
  • The awe and admiration of your entire community for running 3 5Ks in 8 days!

And the opportunity to participate in the SANTA TRIPLE SLEIGH SCORING CHALLENGE

2024 GCXC Run Santa Run TRIPLE SLEIGH Scoring Challenge

Participants who register for the Triple Sleigh will also be able to compete for the title of TRIPLE SLEIGH CHAMPION.  We will award the top 3 male and female participants after the South Park race on December 15th.   

HOW DOES THE SCORING WORK

  • Participants will earn points based on their finish time order at each of the 3 events.
  • Scores will be determined solely by chip time and non-participants will not receive scores.
    • NOTE:  This may differ slightly from individual event results. At individual events the top 3 overall male and female results are determined by who crosses the line first. 
  • Points will be awarded to the top 15 male and female challenge finishers, based on their chip time.
    • 15 points for first, 14 for second, 13 for third, and so forth down to 1 point for 15th.
  • Total points accumulated from all three events will be tallied after the South Park race to determine winners.
  • The top 3 male and female challenge participants will receive awards and the top male and female will be crowned Santa Series Champions.

RACE SWAG

All participants will receive a soft and comfy pair of Run Santa Run fleece pajama pants, a Santa hat, a Santa "cinch" backpack, and a custom finishers medal.

 

AMACHI PITTSBURGH TOY COLLECTION DRIVE

Once again, GCXC is proud to support Amachi Pittsburgh.  Amachi Pittsburgh raises awareness and delivers services to give children a fighting chance in Allegheny County-- when the community is knowledgeable about the challenges that they face, children have the support they need to thrive. This awareness creates policy-level change so that youth are unburdened from a system that has made them more vulnerable to the criminal justice system.

Please help us support Amachi and bring an unwrapped toy for a child aged infant through 18 years old.  These gifts will be distributed to children throughout the county during December and hopefully bring them a sense of support and joy during the holiday season.

2023 Run Santa Run Oakdale Start Line Video

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