VRXC Santa Dash 5k

Saturday, December 14, 2024 Past event

8:00 AM CST

Cedar Park, Texas

$17.90–$39.10 · 3 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the annual VRXC Santa Dash 5K, taking place on Saturday, December 14th, 2024, at Cedar Park in Williamson! This festive event not only promotes health and fitness but also supports the Vista Ridge Cross Country Program through its exciting fundraiser. Participants can take part in a thrilling 5K race across a beautifully decorated grass and trail course, all while embracing the holiday spirit. For the little ones, a fun Kids Race (1/2 mile) is available, ensuring that everyone can join in on the festivities.

Event check-in kicks off at 8:00 AM on the Football Practice/Track Field next to Vista Ridge High School, providing a perfect start to a joyful day. Runners are encouraged to don their most creative holiday costumes, with special prizes awarded to the top three best outfits in the 5K race! Plus, those who register for the 5K by December 7th will receive a FREE event T-shirt. There’s also special pricing of just $20 for 5K runners aged 18 and under. Don't forget about the “Santa Helpers” virtual run option, allowing participants to join in the fun anytime, anywhere. Capture the moment and

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Dec 9, 2023

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Races

Kids 1/2 Mile

Incl. $2.90 Fee

This is an untimed, just for fun race. All finishers will receive a unique award!

8:30 AM CST

$17.90

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5k

Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt

This race is on the Vista Ridge XC Course. Race will start on the Football Practice / Track Fields next to Vista Ridge High School. T-shirts guaranteed to all registrations received by December 6, 2024. Awards/Prizes given to the top overall male and female winners. Finisher medals to the top three male and female age group finishers. Age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-24, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85 and over. No duplicate awards/prizes. Prizes for the Top 3 finishers in Holiday Costumes! Check-In/Packet pick-up will run from 8:00-8:30am at the race site on race morning. Race-day registration available on personal devices (phones); credit card payments only, also during this time. This is a chip-timed event!

9:00 AM CST

$39.10

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Santa Helpers 5k (Virtual Run)
Virtual

Incl. $2.90 Fee

Santa Helpers are encouraged to post a pic and hashtag #vrxcsantadash to our FB - Vista Ridge Rangers XC or Twitter @VistaCross

8:00 AM CST

$17.90

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Organiser's description

VRXC Santa Dash is an annual fundraiser to support the Vista Ridge Cross Country Program. VRXC Santa Dash is unique in that it will be run as a cross country style race on our home course, which is entirely on grass and trails decorated in a Christmas theme. VRXC Santa Dash will offer a 5K race distance and Kids Race (1/2mi). Event Check-In will begin at 8:00am on Saturday, Dec. 14th, 2024 located on the Football Practice / Track Field next to the Vista Ridge High School.

"Santa Helpers" (Virtual Run) can run anytime and anywhere, or choose to not run at all! Santa Helpers are encouraged to post a pic and hashtag #vrxcsantadash to our FB - Vista Ridge Rangers XC or Twitter @VistaCross.

Holiday Costumes are welcome/encouraged to run as well, special prizes for the top 3 best costumes in the 5K race!

5K registrations before Dec. 7, 2024 will receive a FREE event T-Shirt!!!

**Special Age Base Pricing for Ages 18yrs and under for 5K runners - $20**. This will appear as you register.