GRR Race Series 2023: YMCA of Greenwich Holiday Fun Run

Sunday, December 3, 2023 Past event

10:30 AM EST

Old Greenwich, Connecticut

$17.61–$44.30 · 2 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season at the GRR Race Series 2023: YMCA of Greenwich Holiday Fun Run, taking place on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the scenic Greenwich Point Park in Old Greenwich, Western Connecticut. This festive event features a holiday-themed 5K and a 1-mile fun run, perfect for runners of all ages and skill levels.

Participants are encouraged to don their most creative holiday attire—think Santa outfits or ugly sweaters—as there will be exciting "Holiday Spirit" awards for the best costumes. The 1-mile run kicks off at 10:00 AM, followed by the 5K run at 10:30 AM. Runners will have a chance to win wonderful prizes, including a pair of tickets to the Greenwich Town Party through a special race day raffle. Plus, every participant will receive a race medal and a T-shirt to commemorate their effort. Join in the fun, support the Greenwich YMCA, and make this holiday season unforgettable!

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Races

YMCA of Greenwich Holiday 5k Fun Run

Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

10:30 AM EST

$44.30

Entries closed
YMCA of Greenwich Holiday 1 Mile Fun Run

Incl. $2.61 Fee & T-Shirt

10:00 AM EST

$17.61

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Organiser's description

JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS WITH A HOLIDAY THEMED 5K AND/OR 1 MILE FUN RUN AROUND GREENWICH POINT PARK IN SUPPORT OF THE GREENWICH YMCA. IT MAY BE CHILLY SO LAYER UP WITH AN OLD SANTA OUTFIT, UGLY SWEATER OR ANY OTHER THEMED GEAR AS WE WILL BE GIVING OUT "HOLIDAY SPIRIT" AWARDS/PRIZES.

ALSO DON'T MISS YOU CHANCE TO WIN A PAIR OF GREENWICH TOWN PARTY TICKETS VIA THE RACE DAY RAFFLE.

PLACE/DATE
Greenwich Point Park
Sunday December 3, 2023

RACE START TIME
1Mile Run: 10:00AM
5k Run: 10:30AM

RACE AWARDS
1Mile Run: Boys and Girls, 1st - 3rd
5k Run: Men and Women Overall, 1st - 3rd
5k Run: Men and Women Age Categories, 1st - 3rd

HOLIDAY AWARDS
Ugly Sweater, 1st - 3rd
Individual Holiday Costume, 1st - 3rd
Group Holiday Costume, 1st - 3rd

RACE DAY GTP RAFFLE
Pair of General Admission Greenwich Town Party Tickets
1 ticket = $5
5 tickets = $20

GIVEAWAY
Race Medal and T-Shirt for all participants

PRE-RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Place: Greenwich YMCA 50 E. Putnam Ave
DATE/TIME:
12/1 - Friday: 12PM - 2PM
12/1 - Friday: 4PM - 6PM
12/2 - Saturday: 12PM - 2PM

STARTING AREA / RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Next to main (second) concession stand near the Flagpole

Route Info
5K Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2974418109901248330

(1 water stop along the 5k route)

1Mile Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2974419110949223832

HOST

https://www.greenwichroadrunners.org/

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