Events
5k Santa Dash
5k Student
1 Mile Walk (untimed)
1 Mile Family Fun Walk Student with Guardian (untimed)
Description
Niagara PAL Santa Dash 5K
Saturday, December 6th @ 9:00am
Nothing says holiday spirit like a good ol' Santa Dash 5k!
COSTUMED RUNNERS ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED!
Cash prizes for the best holiday themed outfits
Pre-register by November 7th to guarantee your shirt size!
**Special raffle for all registered runners!**
High School groups can be eligible for Multi-Signup Pricing. Register up to 10 students for $100.
Some exclusions may apply.
Doughnut Cup Challenge!
Specialty Divisions!
See below for details.
Parking is FREE @ 1st Street Parking Lot just north of the Sheraton.
100% of the proceeds benefit Niagara PAL Youth Programs.
The Niagara Police Athletic League hosts the 8th Annual Santa Dash 5K as a part of a the Jingle Falls series of weekend holiday events in downtown Niagara Falls.
Details
Early Packet Pickup & In Person Registration
When: Friday December 05
Noon - 6:00pm
Where: Sheraton at the Falls
Enter @ side doors located on Old Falls Street.
If you enter via 3rd Street entrance, the registration table is to the left Hotel Check-In
Race Day Packet Pickup & In Person Registration
When: Saturday December 6
7:00am - 8:45am
Where: Sheraton at the Falls
Rear Ballroom - Entrance near 1st Street Parking Lot, where parking is FREE!
The Post Race Party, Awards Ceremony, and Gift Card Auction will be in the Sheraton in Rear Ballroom

Awards and Amenities
Runner awards to Overall Male/Female Winners
Awards to top 3 male/female finishers in each group
10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
*Doughnut Cup Challenge for:
Law Enforcement personnel
First Responders Challenge for all Fire, EMTs and Medical Personnel
*Educators Division
*High School Classic for teams of 5 (five) runners based on cross country scoring.
The winner in each special group will claim the traveling trophy for the year
Run Course
Enjoy a scenic route from Old Falls Street to Niagara Scenic Parkway, along the upper Niagara to the Old Stone Chimney then back along Riverwalk and Riverway.
Click the link to download race route: https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=665

About Niagara PAL - A Part of the Solution
Niagara PAL is an innovator in youth programming doing what others do not!
Niagara PAL has more than 14,000 participants in 60 athletic and non-athletic programs annually!
It costs less than 50 cents a day to support one youth in a PAL program for a year!
Niagara PAL is a volunteer driven 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit corporation.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.niagarapal.com/Default.aspx?tabid=576240.
Place
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Directions
Sheraton Niagara Falls, 300 3rd Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
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