Santa's Spirit Sprint 5k & 1 Mile Run or Walk

  • Date Sat 7th December 2024
  • Location Barnesville, Ohio
  • Price $18.21 - $34.11
  • Races 9 races
  • Distances 5km, Sprint, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Get ready to spread some holiday cheer at the Santa's Spirit Sprint 5k & 1 Mile Run or Walk, taking place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in the charming town of Barnesville, Belmont. This festive event not only invites runners and walkers of all levels to participate in either the 5k or 1-Mile distance, but it also serves a heartwarming purposeโ€”raising funds for needy children during the Christmas season. By participating, youโ€™ll help fulfill the Christmas Wish Lists of 15-24 less-fortunate children in the area, ensuring they receive gifts, clothes, and toys.

Join in the fun, as all participants will receive a baggie of treats, a ceramic-fired Christmas ornament, and jingle bells for their shoes. Plus, youโ€™ll have the chance to win one of over 100 beautifully hand-crafted Christmas trophies or age group pottery medallions! Dress in your holiday best, and don't forget to stick around for the exciting parade following the awards ceremony. With refreshments including hot dogs, homemade cookies, and hot cocoa on offer, thereโ€™s something for everyone. Register for both events and save $10 while being eligible for one of 50+ door prizes! Celebrate the season

Organiser's Description

The Santa Sprint is a racing event that raises money for needy children during Christmas. All money, donations, and gift cards collected are used to purchase gifts, clothes, toys, and much more off of the kids' Christmas Wish Lists. a boy and a girl from the Elementary-, Middle-, and High School levels plus any siblings and any special requests. On average, we fill the Wish Lists of 15-24 less-fortunate children in the area. Your participation and generosity helps us do this.

Traditionally a 1-Miler for the first 14 years, we have now added a 5k event. Runners, Walkers, and Chair Athletes may choose one event or the other OR BOTH! Special pricing available to those registering to do both events. ALL participants receive a baggie of treats, a ceramic-fired Christmas ornament and jingle bells for their shoes as well as the option to purchase a race shirt. Participants are encouraged to dress up in the holiday spirit and to stick around for the parade immediately after the awards.

All 5k participants are eligible to win one of over 100 of our beautifully hand-crafted Christmas trophies in the Run, the Walk, or Handcycle/Chair Divisions.

All 1-Mile participants are eligible to win one of our 20 ceramic-pottery trophies or age group pottery medallions. Due to the limited number of awards in the Mile, all Milers will earn a finishing medal.

Register for both events and SAVE $10.00!!!

All participants are eligible for one of the 50+ Door Prizes! We offer some refreshments including hot dogs, Domino's pizza, Donley's Delicious Delights homemade cookies, and hot cocoa!

Participants are invited to walk up town (about 1/4 mile away) visit all of the little shops and watch the Christmas Parade!

Races

  • 5k Run ONLY

    Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt and Christmas Ornament

    Sat 7th December 2024 (2:32PM EST)

    $27.75

    If you sign up as a Runner, you may sprint, run, jog, trot, skip, or walk any or all of the course.
  • 1 Mile Run ONLY

    Incl. $2.21 Fee & T-Shirt and Christmas Ornament

    Sat 7th December 2024 (2:02PM EST)

    $18.21

    If you sign up as a Runner, you may sprint, run, jog, trot, skip, or walk any or all of the course.
  • 5k Run and 1 Mile Run

    Incl. $3.11 Fee & T-Shirt and Christmas Ornament

    Sat 7th December 2024 (2:02PM EST)

    $34.11

    If you sign up as a Runner, you may sprint, run, jog, trot, skip, or walk any or all of the course.
  • 5k Walk ONLY

    Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt and Christmas Ornament

    Sat 7th December 2024 (2:34PM EST)

    $27.75

    This is a casual AND COMPETITIVE event. If you sign up here as a Walker, YOU MUST WALK THE ENTIRE COURSE! You may not sprint, run, jog, trot, or skip one singe solitary step. You must have one foot on the ground at all times. To do otherwise would be cheating. Cheaters will be disqualified without refund. Parents, please make sure that your child is Walking. Allowing your child to Run would be the same as allowing him/her to ride a bicycle.
  • 1 Mile Walk ONLY

    Incl. $2.21 Fee & T-Shirt and Christmas Ornament

    Sat 7th December 2024 (2:04PM EST)

    $18.21

    This is a casual AND COMPETITIVE event. If you sign up here as a Walker, YOU MUST WALK THE ENTIRE COURSE! You may not sprint, run, jog, trot, or skip one singe solitary step. You must have one foot on the ground at all times. To do otherwise would be cheating. Cheaters will be disqualified without refund. Parents, please make sure that your child is Walking. Allowing your child to Run would be the same as allowing him/her to ride a bicycle.
  • 5k Walk and 1 Mile Walk

    Incl. $3.11 Fee & T-Shirt and Christmas Ornament

    Sat 7th December 2024 (2:04PM EST)

    $34.11

  • 5k Handcycle/Wheelchair Division ONLY

    Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt and Christmas Ornament

    Sat 7th December 2024 (2:30PM EST)

    $27.75

    Hand Cyclists & Wheelchair Athletes will get a 2 minute Staggered Start Time to avoid congestion.
  • 1 Mile Handcycle/Wheelchair Division ONLY

    Incl. $2.21 Fee & T-Shirt and Christmas Ornament

    Sat 7th December 2024 (2:00PM EST)

    $18.21

    Hand Cyclists & Wheelchair Athletes will get a 2 minute Staggered Start Time to avoid congestion.
  • 5k and 1 Mile, Chair/Cycle Division

    Incl. $3.11 Fee & T-Shirt and Christmas Ornament

    Sat 7th December 2024 (2:00PM EST)

    $34.11

    Hand Cyclists & Wheelchair Athletes will get a 2 minute Staggered Start Time to avoid congestion.

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Location

440 Watt Avenue, Barnesville, 43713, OH, United States

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