Zachary Charity League Chasing Santa 5K
- Date Sat 16th December 2023
- Location Zachary, Louisiana
- Price $27.50 - $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to spread some holiday cheer at the Zachary Charity League Chasing Santa 5K on Saturday, December 16, 2023, in beautiful Zachary, East Baton Rouge! This festive event invites families and runners of all ages to chase Santa through the streets, with a chance to win special prizes if you catch him! The day features a chip-timed 5K race starting at 8:30 AM and a fun 1/2 mile kids run at 8:00 AM. Both races will help raise funds for the Zachary Charity League, supporting scholarships, teacher grants, and Snack Packs for Kids, which provides essential snacks for children in need.
Participants can enjoy water stations along the route, and after the race, warm up with delicious hot cocoa and cookies while soaking in the holiday spirit! Those who register by December 1 will receive a festive t-shirt, and all 1/2 mile finishers will be rewarded with a toy from Santa's bag. Plus, every 5K finisher will take home a Christmas ornament medal. Don’t miss out on the fun—race day will also feature food trucks, local vendors, and the festive atmosphere of the Zachary Farmers Market. Sign up now and
Participants can enjoy water stations along the route, and after the race, warm up with delicious hot cocoa and cookies while soaking in the holiday spirit! Those who register by December 1 will receive a festive t-shirt, and all 1/2 mile finishers will be rewarded with a toy from Santa's bag. Plus, every 5K finisher will take home a Christmas ornament medal. Don’t miss out on the fun—race day will also feature food trucks, local vendors, and the festive atmosphere of the Zachary Farmers Market. Sign up now and
Organiser's Description
Chase Santa through the streets of Zachary and win a special prize if you catch him!
This family friendly 5k and 1/2 mile kids run will raise funds for the ZACHARY CHARITY LEAGUE. Race proceeds go towards scholarships, teacher grants and Snack Packs for Kids, which provides healthy snacks over the weekend for children who come from food insecure homes. Learn more about us at zacharycharityleague.org [http://zacharycharityleague.org] There will be water along the race route. Hot cocoa and cookies will be served after the race!
All runners who register by DEC. 1 will receive a t-shirt.
1/2 mile finishers will receive a toy from Santas bag.
The 5k is a chip timed event. Finishers will receive a Christmas ornament medal. 5k runners may run the 1/2 mile run for no extra fee.
If you catch one of our Santa's by snagging one of the tags attached to him, you get a special prize!
The race ends near the Zachary Farmers Market. There will be food trucks, vendors and plenty of Christmas spirit!
EVENTS: 5K AND 1/2 MILE KIDS RUN
START TIMES: 1/2 MILE AT 8:00AM, 5K AT 8:30AM
REGISTRATION PERIOD AND PRICING:
5K:
$30 EARLY BIRD UNTIL NOVEMBER 1
NOVEMBER 1 - DEC 15: $35
RACE DAY: $45
1/2 MILE KIDS RUN
$15 UNTIL NOVEMBER 1
NOVEMBER 1 - DEC 15: $20
RACE DAY IS $25
PACKET PICKUP:
THURSDAY, DEC 14 FROM 5-7 PM
4422 MAIN STREET, ZACHARY LA
FRIDAY DEC 15 FROM 5-7 PM
PJ'S COFFEE
20103 OLD SCENIC HWY.
ZACHARY, LA 70791
Race day registration and packet pickup 7:00 - 7:45 am
This family friendly 5k and 1/2 mile kids run will raise funds for the ZACHARY CHARITY LEAGUE. Race proceeds go towards scholarships, teacher grants and Snack Packs for Kids, which provides healthy snacks over the weekend for children who come from food insecure homes. Learn more about us at zacharycharityleague.org [http://zacharycharityleague.org] There will be water along the race route. Hot cocoa and cookies will be served after the race!
All runners who register by DEC. 1 will receive a t-shirt.
1/2 mile finishers will receive a toy from Santas bag.
The 5k is a chip timed event. Finishers will receive a Christmas ornament medal. 5k runners may run the 1/2 mile run for no extra fee.
If you catch one of our Santa's by snagging one of the tags attached to him, you get a special prize!
The race ends near the Zachary Farmers Market. There will be food trucks, vendors and plenty of Christmas spirit!
EVENTS: 5K AND 1/2 MILE KIDS RUN
START TIMES: 1/2 MILE AT 8:00AM, 5K AT 8:30AM
REGISTRATION PERIOD AND PRICING:
5K:
$30 EARLY BIRD UNTIL NOVEMBER 1
NOVEMBER 1 - DEC 15: $35
RACE DAY: $45
1/2 MILE KIDS RUN
$15 UNTIL NOVEMBER 1
NOVEMBER 1 - DEC 15: $20
RACE DAY IS $25
PACKET PICKUP:
THURSDAY, DEC 14 FROM 5-7 PM
4422 MAIN STREET, ZACHARY LA
FRIDAY DEC 15 FROM 5-7 PM
PJ'S COFFEE
20103 OLD SCENIC HWY.
ZACHARY, LA 70791
Race day registration and packet pickup 7:00 - 7:45 am
Races
-
Chasing Santa 5K
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th December 2023
$48.70
CLOSED -
1/2 Mile Kids Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th December 2023
$27.50
CLOSED
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