Santa Run

The Santa Run is my favorite race of the year - not because the route is great or the weather is great, but because you are running among 2000 other people who are dressed as no one other than Santa Claus.

Emily and I before the race

I've determined that 5k races are never my favorite - they are too short for me to really settle into a rhythm and they seem like kind of a waste of time for a slower runner. However, I would never miss this one! The course goes through downtown Burlington and goes up "Assault on Battery" (remember me running up that during the Marathon Relay?). It is probably 1/4 actual trained runners and 3/4 kids and families who are out for a good time. It's a lot of weaving around people, but the views of seeing thousands of people dressed in polyester Santa suits.

Emily and I ran to have fun and finished in about 33 minutes. I love that this race highlights how much fun running can be. It's a great community event!