VRXC Santa Dash 5k

Saturday, December 9, 2023 Past event

10:00 AM CST

Cedar Park, Texas

$16.90–$38.10 · 3 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with the VRXC Santa Dash 5K, taking place on Saturday, December 9th, 2023, at Cedar Park, Williamson! This festive event is not only a fun way to support the Vista Ridge Cross Country Program, but it also promises a unique cross country experience on a beautifully decorated grass and trail course. Participants can choose to take on the 5K race distance or join the Kids Race, which is a delightful 1/2 mile run.

Check-in starts bright and early at 8:00 AM on the Football Practice / Track Field next to Vista Ridge High School. Embrace the holiday spirit by donning your best festive attire, as holiday costumes are highly encouraged, and special prizes will be awarded for the top three best costumes in the 5K race! Plus, the first 50 registrants will receive a FREE Santa Hat, and those who register for the 5K before November 28th will snag a FREE event T-shirt. With special pricing for participants aged 18 years and under, this is an event the whole family can enjoy. Don't miss out on the chance to spread some holiday cheer—join us for a memorable day of running and community fun

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Races

Kids 1/2 Mile

Incl. $1.90 Fee

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

9:30 AM CST

$16.90

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5k

Incl. $3.10 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 November 28, 2023. 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!

10:00 AM CST

$38.10

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Santa Helpers 5k (Virtual Run)
Virtual

Incl. $1.90 Fee

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

10:00 AM CST

$16.90

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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. 9th, 2023 located on the Football Practice / Track Field next to the Vista Ridge High School.

For the second year, "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!

***FIRST 50 Registrations will receive a FREE Santa Hat and all 5K registrations before Nov. 28th, 2023 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.