Christmas Parade 5K

  • Date Sat 7th December 2024
  • Location Valdosta, Georgia
  • Price $22.20 - $27.50
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Join the festive fun at the Christmas Parade 5K on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, in the heart of Valdosta, Lowndes! Kicking off at 4:30 PM, this exciting event not only showcases holiday spirit but also supports the VSU Cross Country teams. Runners will enjoy an out-and-back course starting and finishing in downtown Valdosta, specifically on North Patterson Street near Bennies Alley, making it a perfect setting for both competitive racers and families alike.

Participants can look forward to awards for the top 25 male and female finishers, along with random prize giveaways to add a little extra cheer! Each registered runner will receive a drawstring shoe bag, and there are family discounts available for parents and children under 18. Don't miss out on this chance to enjoy a festive atmosphere while staying active and supporting a great cause. Register early for the best rates and get ready to dash through Valdosta in style!

Organiser's Description

CHRISTMAS PARADE 5K

SATURDAY- DECEMBER 7TH EVENT STARTS AT 4:30 PM

TO BENEFIT THE VSU CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS

RACE #5 OF THE GRAND PRIX

FESTIVE APPAREL IS NOT REQUIRED BUT CERTAINLY ENCOURAGED!

COURSE: STARTS AND FINISHED IN DOWNTOWN VALDOSTA AN OUT AND BACK COURSE. STARTS ON NORTH PATTERSON STREET NEAR BENNIES ALLEY HEADS NORTH ON N. PATTERSON STREET TO THE TURNAROUND POINT LOCATED BETWEEN MOORE AND HIGH STREETS RETURNS SOUTH ON N. PATTERSON STREET TO THE FINISH LINE AT BENNIES ALLEY.



AWARDS: THE FIRST 25 MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE THEIR AWARD IN THE FINISH CHUTE. RANDOM PRIZES WILL BE HANDED OUT TO THOSE NOT IN THE TOP 25 FEMALES/MALES.



GIVE-A-WAYS: ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER WILL RECEIVE A DRAWSTRING SHOE BAG.



ENTRY FEE: REGISTER ONLINE BY 11:59AM, 12/07/2024. EARLY REGISTRATION FEE OF $20 THROUGH NOVEMBER 27TH - $25.00 NOVEMBER 28TH THROUGH DECEMBER 4TH $30 ON DECEMBER 5TH THROUGH 7TH BY 11:59AM. FOR THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO ENTER USING PAPER APPLICATIONS BETWEEN 3:15PM AND 4:15PM - $40 PER PERSON EXACT CHANGE, CHECK OR CASH ONLY. THERE IS A FAMILY DISCOUNT THROUGH DECEMBER 7TH BY 11:59AM. [PARENT(S)/CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18] $55 IF RECEIVED BY 11/27, $70 THRU 12/04. $85 BY 12/07 BY 11:59AM. NO FAMILY DISCOUNT OFFERED AFTER 11:59AM ON 12/07/2024.



RACE DAY REGISTRATION, BIB NUMBER AND GIVE-A-WAY PICK UP AT BENNIES ALLEY STARTING AT 3:15PM AND ENDS AT 4:10PM. LOCATED IN THE PARKING LOT OFF TOOMBS STREET.



FESTIVAL APPAREL IS NOT REQUIRED, HOWEVER IT IS CERTAINLY ENCOURAGED.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: CALL A COURSE/LINE229-630-1455

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & Drawstring Shoe Bag

    Sat 7th December 2024 (8:00AM EST)

    $22.20

    Come and run fast! Code of Conduct to follow in this event: 1] Wear the bib number on the front of your shirt/shorts - to be completely visible at all times - especially at finish line. 2] Stay in order of finish once across the finish line, in the finish line chute. Finish line personnel have final say as to order of finish. 3] Complete and tabulated results will be emailed to all those who enter online, posted on FaceBook and on this online link within 24 hours of the conclusion of the event. 4] Observe your finish time on the clock at the finish line and record on the finish line card. The finish line personnel are focused on collecting the data on every participant please do not interrupt their collection/management of the results. The official time starts at the command of "GO," and your time ends as your torso crosses the finish line. 5] Only people who have filled out a race application, wear their bib number in a visible location and signed the waiver, therefore entered participants should cross the finish line to be counted and only when they have completed the entire distance. Do not cross the finish line if you have not completed the mapped out route for the course. Do not cross the finish line if you have not properly entered the event. 6] Encouraging other runners to run their best is always appropriate however do not cross the finish line more than once in an event. 7] Each participant is responsible to be able to hear starting instructions and finish line instructions at all times. 8] Participants may run with a baby jogger or a dog on a leash. You are solely and completely responsible and should be mindful not to impede others. 9] The courses that the events are run on are not closed to traffic though a permit and police assistance is required drivers are unpredictable and you MUST be aware of traffic at all times. 10] The awards are handed out in the finish chute. Awards will not be mailed. 11] Errors may happen during the awards presentation. Errors will be corrected. Please do not interrupt the awards presentation in process. Seek out officials after the ceremony to offer your discrepancy. 12] Announcing your name correctly during any awards presentation is always the goal. Please forgive any mispronunciation. Any help you may offer the announcer with the proper enunciation is always encouraged. 13] Assume the event will start on time, especially an event ACL is involved. It is highly recommended that you should be on site and fully ready to run at least 15 minutes prior to the start time. Do not expect the start of the race to be delayed for any reason other than safety of all participants. 14] Weather policy: Generally speaking, races are held rain or shine, heat or cold. In order for an event to delay or cancel a race, the event must be experiencing a severe act of God such as a lightning, hurricane, flood, blizzard, or other unsafe conditions like a forest fire nearby etc. So, if you get up and it is pouring rain, snowing, it is hot, it is cold, or combinations - the race goes on. Please dress accordingly and use your judgement regarding your personal limitations. IF for some reason an event must cancel an event due to unsafe conditions emails will be sent, if possible, to all registered racers and announcements will be made through social networking channels - or you will find out at the race site.
  • Christmas Angel

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & Drawstring Shoe Bag

    Sat 7th December 2024 (8:00AM EST)

    $27.50

    Would like a draw-string bag, do not want to run the event. The bag will be mailed to you.

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120 North Patterson Street, Valdosta, 31601, GA, United States

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