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Ho-Ho-Hurry and Register Now for the Chicago Santa Hustle 5K

'Santa Hustlers' and kid dashers will be helping the charity beneficiary Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

2018 Santa Hustle Chicago
2018 Santa Hustle Chicago (Adrenaline Special Events)

Thousands of Santas will hit the streets of Chicago during the 11th annual Santa Hustle 5K and Kids Dash presented by CD One Price Cleaners. Runners and walkers alike are warmly invited to join this magical event December 7, 2019, which begins and ends at Chicago’s Soldier Field. The Santa Hustle creates visions of sugarplums for all participants, and for spectators of all ages as well!

In addition to loads of holiday fun, Santa Hustle also gives back and has partnered for a second year with Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation – a national organization dedicated to providing hope and support to young cancer patients and their families.

Santa Hustlers will jingle all the way to cookie and candy stations along the course to fuel their holiday cheer! And afterwards, an after party will include awards, medals for top finishers, milk and cookies! Santa Hustlers get a Santa hat, beard, and a finisher’s medal included with registration - and new for 2019 – men’s, women’s or unisex hoodies, along with the option to add a Santa shirt, full Santa suit, or Mrs. Claus packages. The holiday fun only grows every year! Ho-ho-ho, who wouldn’t want to go?

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“Santa Hustle creates a magical experience over the holidays, and it really has something for everyone,” says the Santa Hustle Race Series founder, Aaron Del Mar, “We have partnered with an amazing charity, have new swag and brought back live reindeer; whether you’re naughty or nice it’s a fantastic event to enjoy good old fashioned holiday fun with friends and family!”

Volunteers needed! Santa’s Elves are needed to distribute packets, hand out snacks, and check gear during the event. All ‘elves’ receive an elf shirt, elf hat, food, drink, and Santa’s eternal gratitude. Additional event sponsors include CD One Price Cleaners, Road Runner Sports, Boxed Water, Reign Total Body Fuel, Lifeway, Chicago Casino and Poker Rentals, and Getaround.

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For more information, visit santahustle.com/chicago/ call 847-829-4536 or email info@santahustle.com.

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