Santa Made Me Do It
- Date Sat 7th December 2024
- Time 9:30AM EST
- Location Bethlehem, Connecticut
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to jingle all the way at the Santa Made Me Do It event in Bethlehem, CT! On Saturday, December 7, 2024, participants can look forward to a festive day filled with fun and fitness. This exciting event features a 5K road race, a 2-mile walk, and a delightful 1/4-mile kids fun run, making it perfect for families and runners of all ages. The race kicks off at 10 AM in front of the Memorial Hall on the Bethlehem Town Green, with the kids' fun run starting at 9:30 AM.
Join in the holiday spirit as you run or walk through the beautiful Naugatuck Valley, with plenty of opportunities to celebrate afterward at the Bethlehem Christmastown Festival. Make sure to arrive early for packet pick-up and day-of registration starting at 8:30 AM. With shuttle buses running continuously from the Bethlehem Fair Grounds, parking is hassle-free, allowing you to enjoy the festivities without worry. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn awards in various categories, and be one of the first 200 to register to receive a free Santa Made Me Do It ornament! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a festive day out,
Join in the holiday spirit as you run or walk through the beautiful Naugatuck Valley, with plenty of opportunities to celebrate afterward at the Bethlehem Christmastown Festival. Make sure to arrive early for packet pick-up and day-of registration starting at 8:30 AM. With shuttle buses running continuously from the Bethlehem Fair Grounds, parking is hassle-free, allowing you to enjoy the festivities without worry. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn awards in various categories, and be one of the first 200 to register to receive a free Santa Made Me Do It ornament! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a festive day out,
Organiser's Description
Santa Made Me Do It! is a 5K road race, 2 mile walk and 1/4-mile kids fun run on December 7, 2024 in Bethlehem, CT. This race is organized by The First Mile and will be held in conjunction with the Bethlehem Christmastown Festival.
LOCATION AND PARKING
The race starts in front of the Memorial Hall on the Bethlehem Town Green.
Parking will be at the Bethlehem Fair Grounds, 384 Main St North, Bethlehem, CT. Shuttle buses will bring runners and spectators to the Town Green beginning at 8:30 AM. The shuttle buses will run continuously throughout the day, so runners and their families can stay after the race and check out the festival.
There will NOT be parking available at the Green and the road will be closed to traffic. Runners may also be dropped off at the Green.
RACE DAY INFORMATION
The 5K race and 2 mile walk start together at 10 AM. There is a free kids' fun run at 9:30 AM.
Packet pick-up and day-of-race registration starting at 8:30 AM on the Town Green in front of Memorial Hall.
Awards: Overall Male/Female/Non-Binary finishers. Top three in the following age groups: 6 and under, 7-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
REGISTRATION
Pre-Registration: $25 Race Day Registration: $30 Kids 12 and Under: $10
T-Shirts for everyone registered by November 27th, 2023 (Must be present to receive)
FREE SANTA MADE ME DO IT 2023 ORNAMENTS for the first 200 registered.
SPECIAL - PREVIOUS YEARS SANTA MADE ME DO IT ORNAMENTS for purchase at $2 each (2014-2022)
ADDITIONAL T-SHIRTS FOR SALE at $9.00 each (if ordered by November 27th , 2023 Must be present to receive)
LOCATION AND PARKING
The race starts in front of the Memorial Hall on the Bethlehem Town Green.
Parking will be at the Bethlehem Fair Grounds, 384 Main St North, Bethlehem, CT. Shuttle buses will bring runners and spectators to the Town Green beginning at 8:30 AM. The shuttle buses will run continuously throughout the day, so runners and their families can stay after the race and check out the festival.
There will NOT be parking available at the Green and the road will be closed to traffic. Runners may also be dropped off at the Green.
RACE DAY INFORMATION
The 5K race and 2 mile walk start together at 10 AM. There is a free kids' fun run at 9:30 AM.
Packet pick-up and day-of-race registration starting at 8:30 AM on the Town Green in front of Memorial Hall.
Awards: Overall Male/Female/Non-Binary finishers. Top three in the following age groups: 6 and under, 7-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
REGISTRATION
Pre-Registration: $25 Race Day Registration: $30 Kids 12 and Under: $10
T-Shirts for everyone registered by November 27th, 2023 (Must be present to receive)
FREE SANTA MADE ME DO IT 2023 ORNAMENTS for the first 200 registered.
SPECIAL - PREVIOUS YEARS SANTA MADE ME DO IT ORNAMENTS for purchase at $2 each (2014-2022)
ADDITIONAL T-SHIRTS FOR SALE at $9.00 each (if ordered by November 27th , 2023 Must be present to receive)
Races
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5K Road Race
Incl. $2.50 Fee & if Registered by Midnight 12/1/2024 (Must Be Present to Receive)
Sat 7th December 2024 (10:00AM EST)
$27.50
5K course starting at the historic Town Green and continuing on the rolling country roads of Bethlehem before returning to the Green -
2 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & if Registered by Midnight 12/1/2024 (Must Be Present to Receive)
Sat 7th December 2024 (10:00AM EST)
$27.50
The Walk will follow the 5K course before turning around at the 1 mile mark. -
Kid's Fun Run
Sat 7th December 2024 (9:30AM EST)
Free
Cheer on these future Olympians!
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