Run Run! Rudolph! 5k
- Date Sat 14th December 2024
- Location Morgantown, West Virginia
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to celebrate the holiday spirit at the Run Run! Rudolph! 5k on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Morgantown, Monongalia! This festive event invites participants of all ages to don their best Santa, Mrs. Claus, or elf costumes, as they take part in this family-friendly race. The 5k begins at 10:00 AM, following a delightful Kid's Mile for children 12 and under at 9:30 AM.
Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Mon River Trail, the out-and-back course promises to be a winter wonderland filled with cheer. Participants will receive a long sleeve race shirt and can enjoy free hot chocolate and candy canes after crossing the finish line. With awards for the top male and female finishers, along with prizes for the ugliest sweater and best-dressed holiday characters, there's plenty of incentive to get in the festive spirit! Plus, your participation helps support the We Run! Scholarship fund for local high school seniors. Don’t miss out on this joyful opportunity to wrap up your racing year while creating lasting memories in the heart of Morgantown!
Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Mon River Trail, the out-and-back course promises to be a winter wonderland filled with cheer. Participants will receive a long sleeve race shirt and can enjoy free hot chocolate and candy canes after crossing the finish line. With awards for the top male and female finishers, along with prizes for the ugliest sweater and best-dressed holiday characters, there's plenty of incentive to get in the festive spirit! Plus, your participation helps support the We Run! Scholarship fund for local high school seniors. Don’t miss out on this joyful opportunity to wrap up your racing year while creating lasting memories in the heart of Morgantown!
Organiser's Description
We Run! Morgantown is hosting its second Run Run Rudolph 5k event! So, grab your Santa/Mrs. Clause or elf outfits and your reindeer antlers and join us for a family friendly and fun 5k that is also apart of the MAGP series. This is a great event to get that last 5k in for the year or grab those last minute MAGP points, we're sure you won't want to miss.
WHEN: 5k: Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Kid's 12 & Under mile: 9:30 AM
LOCATION: Behind Terra Caf'e with an out and back course on the wonderful wintery wonderland trail of the Mon River Trail.
PARKING: Please use the boat launch parking lot located off of Leeway St along the river below Terra for parking to keep Terra's parking lot open for their business. Or use the trail parking spots along Frontier St. There is a paved trail that goes from the boat launch parking lot straight to the starting line!
SHIRTS/PACKET: Participants will receive a long sleeve race shirt*** and free hot chocolate will be provided after with a candy cane!
COST: $25 until December 11, $30 day of race**** from 7:30am-9:15am
***Card preferred for Square to limit cash handling
PACKET PICK UP: Day of Race at Terra Caf'e from 7:30am-9:00am
***Participants must register by 11/22/2024 to guarantee a race shirt.
AWARDS: There will be awards for the top female & male. Prizes will be given out to the ugliest sweater and best dressed Santa/Mrs. Clause.
SCHOLARSHIP: Proceeds from the race will be placed in our We Run! Scholarship fund that will go to one lucky young runner.
To apply for the scholarship participants must be a senior in the Morgantown area schools and submit a photo with an essay describing themselves, their goals, what they plan on doing after high school, and how the scholarship would benefit them. Send your applications to [email protected] by race day! An applicant will be selected by a voting process in We Run! Morgantown and will let the winner know by email. Video essays will be accepted (please email for instructions if you have a video essay).
WHEN: 5k: Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Kid's 12 & Under mile: 9:30 AM
LOCATION: Behind Terra Caf'e with an out and back course on the wonderful wintery wonderland trail of the Mon River Trail.
PARKING: Please use the boat launch parking lot located off of Leeway St along the river below Terra for parking to keep Terra's parking lot open for their business. Or use the trail parking spots along Frontier St. There is a paved trail that goes from the boat launch parking lot straight to the starting line!
SHIRTS/PACKET: Participants will receive a long sleeve race shirt*** and free hot chocolate will be provided after with a candy cane!
COST: $25 until December 11, $30 day of race**** from 7:30am-9:15am
***Card preferred for Square to limit cash handling
PACKET PICK UP: Day of Race at Terra Caf'e from 7:30am-9:00am
***Participants must register by 11/22/2024 to guarantee a race shirt.
AWARDS: There will be awards for the top female & male. Prizes will be given out to the ugliest sweater and best dressed Santa/Mrs. Clause.
SCHOLARSHIP: Proceeds from the race will be placed in our We Run! Scholarship fund that will go to one lucky young runner.
To apply for the scholarship participants must be a senior in the Morgantown area schools and submit a photo with an essay describing themselves, their goals, what they plan on doing after high school, and how the scholarship would benefit them. Send your applications to [email protected] by race day! An applicant will be selected by a voting process in We Run! Morgantown and will let the winner know by email. Video essays will be accepted (please email for instructions if you have a video essay).
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