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Santa Run & Rudolph Youth Run

Saturday, December 7 @ 8:45 am

$35 – $60

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Illustration of Santa's boots, a Santa hat, and a water bottle on a green background. Text reads: "Santa Run & Rudolph Youth Run - 5K Run/Walk - Columbia, SC.

Event Date & Schedule:

  • Date: December 7, 2024 (Rain or Shine)
  • Adult Mile Start: 8:45 a.m.
  • 5K Start: 9:00 a.m.
  • Rudolph Youth Run Start: 9:45 a.m.
  • Awards Ceremony: 10:05 a.m.

Location:

  • Strictly Running

Race Courses:

  • 5K Course: Flat, fast, downhill finish
  • Rudolph Youth Run Course: Flat and fast
  • Adult Mile Course: Pure flat and fast

Athlete Guide:

  • Prepare for race day with the Athlete Guide, including schedules, course info, parking details, and more.

Awards & Prizes:

  • Best Dressed Santa Claus: $100 prize at 10:00 a.m.
  • 5K Speed Awards: $100 prize for males under 15:00 and females under 17:00, finishing in the top three.
  • 5K Awards:
    • Top 3 overall male and female finishers
    • Top 1 male and female in Masters, Grandmaster, Senior Master, and Veteran Master categories
    • Age group awards for top male and female finishers in each age category
  • Adult Mile Awards: Medals for the top 3 male and female overall.
  • Rudolph Youth Run: Participation medal for all runners.

Age Group Categories:

  • 5K Run/Walk: Age groups 2-10, 11-14, 15-19, and each five-year age range up to 80+
  • Adult Mile & Rudolph Family Fun Run: Finisher and participation medals, no age-group awards.

Packet Pick-Up:

  • Date: December 5–6, 2024
  • Time: 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Location: Strictly Running, 2515 Devine Street, Columbia, SC

On-Course & Event Details:

  • Course Markings: Turns marked with flour
  • Water Stop: Provided along the course
  • Safety: Police and volunteers monitoring the course
  • Event Extras: Live DJ, finisher medals, holiday inflatables, coffee, vendors, and more.

Race Results: Available at strictlyrunning.com

Refreshments: Water, Gatorade, and other refreshments