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Run Santa Run 5K

Sat December 21, 2024 Madison, WI 53703 US
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Run Santa Run 5K - SANTA

$50
($35: Ages 0 - 12)
3:00PM CST - 4:30PM CST Registration ends December 21, 2024 at 9:30am CST

Run Santa Run 5K - ELF

$50
($35: Ages 0 - 12)
3:00PM CST - 4:30PM CST
16 spots left. Registration ends December 21, 2024 at 9:30am CST

Run Santa Run 5K - PENGUIN

$50
($35: Ages 0 - 12)
3:00PM CST - 4:30PM CST
25 spots left. Registration ends December 21, 2024 at 9:30am CST

Place

Downtown Madison
Madison, WI US 53703

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://runsantarun5k.com.

Description

It’s Madison’s favorite Christmas tradition with four easy steps!

STEP #1: Decide whether you want to run or walk as a Santa, Elf, or Penguin. 
STEP #2: Get your costume. We’ll help with character shirts and hats or accessories.
STEP #3: Run or walk the 5K and have a good time making sure to soak in all the holiday fun!
STEP #4: Enjoy the North Pole Post-Race party!

Although this is an untimed event, the first 25 runners to beat the Grinch will get a FREE slice of Ian's Pizza!

PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION

Early Packet Pick-Up

Date: Friday December 20, 2024 

Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM 

Location: Madison Reading Project

1337 Greenway Cross #186 Madison, WI  53713

 

Day-of Packet Pick-Up

Date: Saturday December 21, 2024

Time: 12:00 PM-2:30 PM 

Location: Library Mall- State St. by Memorial Library

800 State St. Madison, WI  53703

 

 

NORTH POLE POST-RACE PARTY

Eat, Drink and be Merry at The North Pole Post-Race Party at the Edgewater Hotel!

Attendees can redeem their complimentary beverage token for one beer or n/a beverage at The Boathouse, The Icehouse, or Augie’s Tavern.

Enjoy our beautiful outdoor decorations and your favorite holiday hits with DJ Jolly, otherwise known as Nick Nice, at our fire-pits on the Grand Plaza or take a spin around the Rink for the warmer winter days. Skates are offered for rent on property or bring your own! Need to warm up? Stop down for dinner at The Boathouse for Lights on the Lake, an experience like no other featuring thousands of twinkle lights, board games and much more. Or pop inside The Icehouse for hot cocoa and holiday themed snacks. Looking for something a little cozier? Stop by Augie’s Tavern for a holiday craft cocktail and enjoy the beautiful views from inside.

The Edgewater is the perfect place to celebrate the race and get into the holiday spirit!

 

WHAT YOU GET

  • Character long sleeve shirt (youth sizes available!)
  • Specific character hat and accessories
  • FREE digital race photos
  • ONE free beverage token - redeemable for a 3 Sheeps beer or non-alcoholic beverages at the North Pole Post Race Party 
  • Chocolate kisses & mistletoe, Festival Foods cookies, and Nothing Bundt Cakes peppermint Bundtini cakes throughout the race!
  • Enjoy chocolate covered espresso beans at the finish line provided by Caribou Coffee
  • A jolly good way to celebrate the holiday season

GET A REFUND BY REFERRING FRIENDS!

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