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Seasonal & Holidays

Thousands of Santas Invade the Streets of South Portland!

Start your holiday season out right with this family friendly, charitable event on Sunday, December 3rd

Don’t Be a Scrooge and Register for the Santa Hustle Maine 5K and Half Marathon

Register now to participate in the 4th annual Santa Hustle at South Portland’s Maine Mall.

Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle! The Santa Hustle 5K and Half Marathon is coming soon! You don’t want to miss this magical race on Sunday, December 3, 2017, which begins and ends at Maine Mall. The Santa Hustle creates an exciting environment for participants and spectators of all ages, while embracing the reason for the season.

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This year’s 5k and Half Marathon participants will receive a Santa hat, beard and shirt to wear while running, a finisher medal, and new for 2017 – candy cane socks! Kids’ Dash participants will receive a Santa hat and beard, a race bib and finisher ribbon.

According to the Santa Hustle Race Series founder, Aaron Del Mar, “The Santa Hustle atmosphere is unlike any other, and is so much more than just a race-it's a true holiday experience.”

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Matt's cookies and candy stations, along with holiday music and cheer, will abound along the course. Immediately following the race will be an epic after party! Thousands of people participate in this race each year, and the holiday fun only grows!

Santa Hustle also makes a difference in the lives of others. The Santa Hustle 5k and Kids’ Dash will donate a portion of the profits to Easter Seals. The event also is an official drop-off spot for unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots program.

For more information, visit www.santahustle.com/new-england/. Call 847-829-4536, or email info@santahustle.com.

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