401 Avenue B NW, Winter Haven FL
Saturday, December 14th, 2024
🎅 Event Overview
- Host: Winter Haven Optimist Club proudly presents the Santa's Run Fest - A Run for Our Kids.
- Options: Choose a 10k or 5k and sign then kids up for the Kid Dashes!
- Location: 401 Avenue B NW, Winter Haven, FL.
- Date: 2024-12-14.
🌅 About Winter Haven
- Community: Winter Haven is a beautiful city of approximately 35,000 friendly folks.
- Attractions: The Chamber of Commerce mentions, "To some we're the perfect haven from the harsh winter months up North..."
- Scenery: Enjoy over 55 lakes and fantastic sunrises and sunsets over the water.
- Terrain: An absolutely superb terrain for running.
🏃♂️ Race Course
- Route: The 10k and 5k Course will run the Chain of Lakes Trail with a small trip around Lake Silver.
- Elevation: Includes gentle rises, challenging for advanced competitors but manageable for the average person.
- Well-Marketed: Exciting for those of all skills and levels.
- Safety: Fully marked routes for runners’ safety.
👕 Runners' Perks
- Shirts: Custom shirt guaranteed if pre-registered before November 25, 2024.
- Goodies: Race packets will include goodies from race sponsors.
- Bib: Custom bib for every runner.
- Medals: Finisher medal when you cross the line on race day!
🏆 Team Competition
- Team Options: Create and join teams to compete.
- Categories: Compete in the 5k for the Largest team and the Fastest team (3 categories: Family, Corporate, Social/Church/School).
- Trophies: 2 trophies in each category - Largest Team (by number of runners) and Fastest Team (by top 3 finishing times).
- Encouragement: Promotes family and community participation!
📅 Race Day Details
- Packet Pickup: Early Race Packet Pickup - Friday, December 13, 2024, 4:00-7:00 pm.
- Location: In The Breezeway of The Winter Haven Chamber Of Commerce Building - 401 Avenue B NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881.
- Start Time: Race Packet Pickup and Day of race registration starts at 6:00 am.
- Race Start: 10k at 7:00 am, 5k at 7:15 am.
🥇 Awards Schedule
- 5K Awards: Ceremony for the 5K at 8:30 am (check kiosk for unofficial results).
- 10K Awards: Approx. Time for awards ceremony at 8:45 am (check kiosk for unofficial results).
- Kiddie Races: Approx. start for the Kids races at 9:00-9:15 am.
- Community Spirit: Celebrate achievements together!
🔗 More Information
- Website: For more details and to register, visit Santa's Run Fest.
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