2018 Milwaukee Santa Hustle 5K: Your Guide To Go

MILWAUKEE, WI -- Before too long, the streets of Milwaukee will be festooned with innumerable Santa Claus impersonators on the run. That's because the 2018 Santa Hustle 5K is coming soon.

This race happens on Dec. 2, 2018, and begins and ends at Veterans Park. Cookie and candy stations, along with holiday music and cheer, will abound along the course. After the race will be an awards ceremony where awards will be given for the best individual and group costume, as well as winners in each of the race categories who can boast, toast and sing holiday carols off-key.

The 5K will donate a portion of the profits to Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful, who connects individuals to their environment to promote sustainability and environmental justice through education and service opportunities. The event also is an official drop-off spot for unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots program.

How to Register:

2018 Santa Hustle 5K Registration Page

Organizers say this year's 5k participants will receive a Santa hat, beard and a performance hoodie to wear while running, a finisher medal, and new for 2018 - the option to add on the Mrs. Claus package, which includes a red tutu, arm warmers, candy cane socks and two face tattoos.

Santa Hustle Race Series founder, Aaron Del Mar said in a statement: "The Santa Hustle atmosphere is unlike any other, and is much more than just a race-it's an experience that creates lasting memories."

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