About this event
This is hilarious fun run over 5K is a great way of raising funds for two charities, Mary's Meals and Give Kids the World. All participants wear Santa suits and run, walk, hop, skip, jump or crawl around the course, which is on sidewalks around Hale Village. Come join us for this festive event, which is a siget to see!
Event details and schedule the Santa Dash commences at 8 AM sharp. the course will be well signed and Is mainly footpaths with a few side street to cross with care. Please arrive by 7:30 AM outside Haile Village Bistro at 5323 SW. 91st Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32608.
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Santa suits will be distributed and waiver forms signed prior to the event. During previous Santa dashes, it was found that wearing light running/exercise clothing for example, shorts and T-shirt were best worn underneath the Santa suit, which can get quite warm. Please note, if you are not prepared to wear the complete suit for the entire event, we respectfully ask that you do not enter for this event.
Please also note that skateboards, rollerskates, rollerblades, scooters, bikes, strollers, etc. will not be permitted on the course during the event. Wheelchair users are welcome, of course! if you have any questions, please email the event organizer, Jenny Nanson:- nanson_2@hotmail.com. Thank you for participating in this event, and please stay safe and have fun!
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Registration, tickets, accessibility and last-minute changes are handled by the organizer. Confirm details before you go.
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