Run Run! Rudolph! 5k
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Past event
10:15 AM EST
Morgantown, West Virginia
Free–$25.00 · 2 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to jingle all the way at the Run Run! Rudolph! 5k on Saturday, December 16, 2023, in beautiful Morgantown, Monongalia! This festive event invites participants to don their favorite holiday attire, whether it be a Santa suit, elf costume, or reindeer antlers, for a family-friendly 5k that promises fun for all ages. Starting at 10:00 AM, the race will take place along the scenic Mon River Trail, offering a picturesque out-and-back course that captures the essence of a winter wonderland.
The event also features a special Kid's 12 & Under mile at 9:30 AM, making it a perfect outing for families looking to celebrate the season together. Participants can enjoy a long sleeve race shirt and complimentary hot chocolate with a candy cane after the race. With awards for the top male and female finishers, as well as prizes for the ugliest sweater and best-dressed holiday characters, there's plenty of excitement in store! All proceeds will support the We Run! Scholarship fund for aspiring young runners. Don't miss out on this joyful celebration in Morgantown—register early to secure your spot and help make this holiday season truly special!
The event also features a special Kid's 12 & Under mile at 9:30 AM, making it a perfect outing for families looking to celebrate the season together. Participants can enjoy a long sleeve race shirt and complimentary hot chocolate with a candy cane after the race. With awards for the top male and female finishers, as well as prizes for the ugliest sweater and best-dressed holiday characters, there's plenty of excitement in store! All proceeds will support the We Run! Scholarship fund for aspiring young runners. Don't miss out on this joyful celebration in Morgantown—register early to secure your spot and help make this holiday season truly special!
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Rudolph Misfit 5k
Includes T-Shirt
Entries closed9:30 AM EST
$25.00
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Kid's Mile 12 & Under
Entries closed10:15 AM EST
Free
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).
Location
425 Industrial Ave, Morgantown, 26501, WV, United States
Run Run! Rudolph! 5k
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