Santa Shuffle 5K Run/Walk for the Children
- Date Sat 7th December 2024
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Bridgton, Maine
- Price Free - $28.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to spread some holiday cheer at the Santa Shuffle 5K Run/Walk for the Children, taking place on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, in beautiful Bridgton, Cumberland! This festive 5-kilometer event is designed for participants of all ages and fitness levels, encouraging everyone to don their most creative holiday attire—from Santa hats to reindeer antlers. Kick off the day with early packet pick-up and registration starting at 9:15 AM, followed by a delightful Children's Fun Run at 9:45 AM. The main event, the 5K Walk/Run, will begin at 10:30 AM, taking you on a whimsical journey through the Candy Cane Forest and past a vibrant display of gumdrops before returning to Bridge Crossing Academy for a post-race celebration filled with hot cocoa and festivities.
The Santa Shuffle not only promotes physical activity and community spirit but also supports the Bridge Crossing Children's Home, ensuring that children in need receive vital care and educational assistance. Registration is just $25 (or $35 on race day), and kids can participate for free with pre-registration. Join us for this heartwarming celebration that blends fun, fitness, and philanthropy, and helps us make a difference
The Santa Shuffle not only promotes physical activity and community spirit but also supports the Bridge Crossing Children's Home, ensuring that children in need receive vital care and educational assistance. Registration is just $25 (or $35 on race day), and kids can participate for free with pre-registration. Join us for this heartwarming celebration that blends fun, fitness, and philanthropy, and helps us make a difference
Organiser's Description
REGISTER BEFORE THANKSGIVING (11/28) AND RECEIVE A FREE RACE T-SHIRT!
*After Thanksgiving T-shirts will be available for purchase to benefit the kids of Bridge Crossing.
THE SANTA SHUFFLE 5K RUN/WALK FOR THE CHILDREN IS AN ANNUAL EVENT DESIGNED TO SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER AND SUPPORT THE CHILDREN OF BRIDGE CROSSING CHILDREN'S HOME. PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES AND FITNESS LEVELS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DON THEIR BEST FESTIVE ATTIRE, FROM SANTA HATS TO REINDEER ANTLERS, AND PARTICIPATE IN THIS JOYOUS 5-KILOMETER RACE. THE EVENT NOT ONLY PROMOTES COMMUNITY SPIRIT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BUT ALSO RAISES MUCH-NEEDED FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE CHILDREN. WHETHER YOU'RE A SEASONED RUNNER OR JUST LOOKING FOR A FUN WAY TO GET INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT, THE SANTA SHUFFLE PROVIDES A HEARTWARMING OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN NEED. SO LACE UP YOUR SNEAKERS, EMBRACE THE HOLIDAY MAGIC, AND JOIN THE COMMUNITY IN THIS CHEERFUL AND MEANINGFUL CELEBRATION.
WHATS SCHEDULED?
9:15 AM EARLY PACKET PICK-UP AND REGISTRATION BEGINS INSIDE BRIDGE CROSSING ACADEMY GYM.
9:45 AM CHILDRENS FUN RUN The day will start with some dashing through the snow led by one of Santas favorite Elves!
10:30 AM 5K WALK/RUN You'll run through the seven levels of the Candy Cane Forest, past the sea of twirly-swirly gumdrops, and back to Bridge Crossing Academy, where hot cocoa and festivities await!
POST RACE CELEBRATION
Join us at Queens Head Pub, 1 Portland Road in Bridgton where we will celebrate with drink and food specials, music and more!
MORE INFO:
SANTA SHUFFLE 5K RUN/WALK FOR THE CHILDREN IS SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 7TH, 2024
NFI North's Bridge Crossing will host their fourth annual Run for the Children, a 5K to Benefit the Bridge Crossing Residential Children's programs and special education school, Bridge Crossing Academy on Saturday, December 7th, 2024. This event will take place at the brand new Bridge Crossing Academy at 7 Nulty Street, Bridgton, Maine and will be the first event of Bridgton, Maine's Festival of Lights! Race Day Registration opens at 9:15 am; Kids Fun Run begins at 9:45 am; and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 10:30 am.
Bridge Crossing provides a safe and loving refuge for young children ages 5-14. Our guiding vision is a commitment to help children return to their family or another home-like setting. We provide specialized treatment and education to assist them through their journey of healing and ultimately help them find their happily ever after.
Proceeds from the Run for the Children 5K ensure that children at Bridge Crossing receive the best possible care, including a more robust childrens activities program, increased education assistance, special services to families, and intensive therapies for children overcoming trauma. With over 24 years of caring for children, Bridge Crossing has a unique understanding of providing a safe, nurturing environment for children in crisis and the value of keeping families together following trauma.
Individual 5K Walk/Run registrations are $25 ($35 on Race Day); kids are free if pre-registered ($10 on Race Day). For more information about this event, including sponsorship opportunities, please get in touch with Alisa Gibson at (603) 647-4404 or email Alisa Gibson at [email protected].
*After Thanksgiving T-shirts will be available for purchase to benefit the kids of Bridge Crossing.
THE SANTA SHUFFLE 5K RUN/WALK FOR THE CHILDREN IS AN ANNUAL EVENT DESIGNED TO SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER AND SUPPORT THE CHILDREN OF BRIDGE CROSSING CHILDREN'S HOME. PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES AND FITNESS LEVELS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DON THEIR BEST FESTIVE ATTIRE, FROM SANTA HATS TO REINDEER ANTLERS, AND PARTICIPATE IN THIS JOYOUS 5-KILOMETER RACE. THE EVENT NOT ONLY PROMOTES COMMUNITY SPIRIT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BUT ALSO RAISES MUCH-NEEDED FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE CHILDREN. WHETHER YOU'RE A SEASONED RUNNER OR JUST LOOKING FOR A FUN WAY TO GET INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT, THE SANTA SHUFFLE PROVIDES A HEARTWARMING OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN NEED. SO LACE UP YOUR SNEAKERS, EMBRACE THE HOLIDAY MAGIC, AND JOIN THE COMMUNITY IN THIS CHEERFUL AND MEANINGFUL CELEBRATION.
WHATS SCHEDULED?
9:15 AM EARLY PACKET PICK-UP AND REGISTRATION BEGINS INSIDE BRIDGE CROSSING ACADEMY GYM.
9:45 AM CHILDRENS FUN RUN The day will start with some dashing through the snow led by one of Santas favorite Elves!
10:30 AM 5K WALK/RUN You'll run through the seven levels of the Candy Cane Forest, past the sea of twirly-swirly gumdrops, and back to Bridge Crossing Academy, where hot cocoa and festivities await!
POST RACE CELEBRATION
Join us at Queens Head Pub, 1 Portland Road in Bridgton where we will celebrate with drink and food specials, music and more!
MORE INFO:
SANTA SHUFFLE 5K RUN/WALK FOR THE CHILDREN IS SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 7TH, 2024
NFI North's Bridge Crossing will host their fourth annual Run for the Children, a 5K to Benefit the Bridge Crossing Residential Children's programs and special education school, Bridge Crossing Academy on Saturday, December 7th, 2024. This event will take place at the brand new Bridge Crossing Academy at 7 Nulty Street, Bridgton, Maine and will be the first event of Bridgton, Maine's Festival of Lights! Race Day Registration opens at 9:15 am; Kids Fun Run begins at 9:45 am; and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 10:30 am.
Bridge Crossing provides a safe and loving refuge for young children ages 5-14. Our guiding vision is a commitment to help children return to their family or another home-like setting. We provide specialized treatment and education to assist them through their journey of healing and ultimately help them find their happily ever after.
Proceeds from the Run for the Children 5K ensure that children at Bridge Crossing receive the best possible care, including a more robust childrens activities program, increased education assistance, special services to families, and intensive therapies for children overcoming trauma. With over 24 years of caring for children, Bridge Crossing has a unique understanding of providing a safe, nurturing environment for children in crisis and the value of keeping families together following trauma.
Individual 5K Walk/Run registrations are $25 ($35 on Race Day); kids are free if pre-registered ($10 on Race Day). For more information about this event, including sponsorship opportunities, please get in touch with Alisa Gibson at (603) 647-4404 or email Alisa Gibson at [email protected].
Races
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5K Walk/Run
Incl. $3.00 Fee & Santa Shuffle T-Shirt
Sat 7th December 2024 (10:30AM EST)
$28.00
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Kids' Fun Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 7th December 2024 (9:45AM EST)
Free
Led by one of Santa's elves, the Kids Fun Run is an awesome way for kids to participate in this fun community event! Kids will run about 1/4 mile on a closed course. We encourage all littles and families to come dressed with holiday cheer and join us in helping Maine's most vulnerable children! -
Virtual Santa Shuffle to Support Bridge Crossing
Incl. $3.00 Fee
$23.00
Run, walk, jog anytime on your schedule. Its at your own pace, time it and share it on this platform. We would love to support you! Don't forget to share pictures. Thank you for your commitment to Bridge Crossing!
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