Christmas Mountain 5 Mile Run
- Date Fri 29th November 2024
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Salida, Colorado
- Price $11.60 - $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join the festive fun at the Christmas Mountain 5 Mile Run on Friday, November 29, 2024, in the beautiful town of Salida, Chaffee County! This exciting event is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season while enjoying a scenic 5-mile course that starts and ends at Riverside Park in downtown Salida. With only a gentle elevation gain of around 160 feet, this race is designed for runners of all ages and abilities. Registration opens at 8:30 AM on race day, with entry fees of $50 for adults and $30 for kids 16 and under for the 5-mile run, and just $15 for adults and $10 for kids for the 1-mile run.
The 5-mile race begins at 10 AM, allowing participants to enjoy a leisurely Thanksgiving morning before joining the community in this spirited celebration. After the race, indulge in post-race snacks and drinks, and don't miss out on custom race socks included with your registration! The festivities don’t stop there; later in the evening, Salida will come alive with the annual Christmas Mountain parade at 6 PM, followed by a dazzling fireworks display. This event not only promotes health and fitness but also supports the Chaff
The 5-mile race begins at 10 AM, allowing participants to enjoy a leisurely Thanksgiving morning before joining the community in this spirited celebration. After the race, indulge in post-race snacks and drinks, and don't miss out on custom race socks included with your registration! The festivities don’t stop there; later in the evening, Salida will come alive with the annual Christmas Mountain parade at 6 PM, followed by a dazzling fireworks display. This event not only promotes health and fitness but also supports the Chaff
Organiser's Description
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE CHRISTMAS MOUNTAIN RUN WILL CLOSE AT NOON ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH. RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE, STARTING AT 8:30AM AT THE SALIDA SCOUT HUT. RACE DAY REGISTRATION FEES FOR THE 5 MILE ARE $50 FOR ADULTS AND $30 FOR KIDS 16 AND UNDER. RACE DAY REGISTRATION FEES FOR THE 1 MILE ARE $15 FOR ADULTS AND $10 FOR KIDS 16 AND UNDER.
Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend and the lighting of Christmas Mountain in Salida with a 5 mile and 1 mile race! The 5 mile course begins and ends by Riverside Park in downtown Salida. Race course is very scenic and mostly flat (around 160 feet of elevation gain) and takes place on city and county roads and gravel or concrete pedestrian paths. This event is designed for all runners, and we encourage all ages and abilities to come out! Packet pickup, post race drinks and snacks, and awards will also take place in Riverside Park in downtown Salida. Custom race socks will be included with this year's 5 mile race registration.
Race begins at 10am, giving participants time to sleep in after Thanksgiving, and then relax with friends and family before heading back to downtown Salida for the lighting of Christmas Mountain. Festivities in town associated with this event include the annual Christmas Mountain parade, beginning at 6pm, followed by fireworks. This is one of Salida's biggest and most celebratory nights each year.
The goals of this event are to encourage health, fitness, fun, and community connection around the Thanksgiving holiday; to offer another competitive racing opportunity in Chaffee County; and to raise money during the holiday season for the Chaffee County Community Foundation. Prize money will be offered to the top finishers: top 3 M/F overall ($150/$100/$75), along with the first place M/F masters runner ($100).
There will also be a one mile run, which will begin at approximately 10:05am. Participants will run down Sackett Avenue, turn around after 1/2 mile, and head back to the finish line. This race will be timed, all competitors will receive a participant ribbon, and post race snacks are included.
For more information or if you're interested in sponsoring or volunteering at this event, please contact Kristy Falcon at [email protected].
Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend and the lighting of Christmas Mountain in Salida with a 5 mile and 1 mile race! The 5 mile course begins and ends by Riverside Park in downtown Salida. Race course is very scenic and mostly flat (around 160 feet of elevation gain) and takes place on city and county roads and gravel or concrete pedestrian paths. This event is designed for all runners, and we encourage all ages and abilities to come out! Packet pickup, post race drinks and snacks, and awards will also take place in Riverside Park in downtown Salida. Custom race socks will be included with this year's 5 mile race registration.
Race begins at 10am, giving participants time to sleep in after Thanksgiving, and then relax with friends and family before heading back to downtown Salida for the lighting of Christmas Mountain. Festivities in town associated with this event include the annual Christmas Mountain parade, beginning at 6pm, followed by fireworks. This is one of Salida's biggest and most celebratory nights each year.
The goals of this event are to encourage health, fitness, fun, and community connection around the Thanksgiving holiday; to offer another competitive racing opportunity in Chaffee County; and to raise money during the holiday season for the Chaffee County Community Foundation. Prize money will be offered to the top finishers: top 3 M/F overall ($150/$100/$75), along with the first place M/F masters runner ($100).
There will also be a one mile run, which will begin at approximately 10:05am. Participants will run down Sackett Avenue, turn around after 1/2 mile, and head back to the finish line. This race will be timed, all competitors will receive a participant ribbon, and post race snacks are included.
For more information or if you're interested in sponsoring or volunteering at this event, please contact Kristy Falcon at [email protected].
Races
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Christmas Mountain 5 Mile Run
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Fri 29th November 2024 (10:00AM EST)
$48.70
Registration for this event incudes custom race socks, chip timing, a race sticker, post race snacks, and awards for the top overall finishers plus the top 3 in each 10 year age group. Please note that dogs and strollers are not allowed in the 5 mile race. This is due to insurance reasons, plus the fact that this race takes place on potentially icy and narrow gravel paths by the Arkansas River and on Colorado Parks and Wildlife land. -
Christmas Mountain 1 Mile Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Fri 29th November 2024 (10:05AM EST)
$11.60
Registration for this event includes chip timing, a finisher ribbon, and post race snacks. Leashed dogs and strollers are allowed in the one mile run!
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