Santa Run 8K & Snowman Dash

What do I get for participating?

1. High Quality Thermal shirt. We will have Unisex long sleeve shirts so please size yourself with that in mind. You must register before December 1st to be guaranteed a choice of shirt; SANTA, ELF, REINDEER, OR SNOWMAN. Your style of shirt will depend on what “character” you chose during registration. Anyone registered AFTER December 1st will be a Santa while inventory lasts.

2. Finisher Medals for the 8K ONLY. Sign Up early! (No Snowman Dash Medals)

3. Great giveaways from our sponsors

4. Hot Cocoa.

5. Visit the Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park

Packet Pick Up

Friday, December 15th, 2017; 10:00AM – 6:00PM

Run For Your Life – Midtown
901 South Kings Drive, #100
Charlotte, NC 28204

Race Day – Saturday, December 16th, 2017; 7:45AM – 8:45AM

300 S Church St,
Charlotte, NC 28202

T-Shirts

Every participant will receive a shirt (SANTA, ELF, REINDEER, OR SNOWMAN) that signed up before December 1st. Shirts are ordered based on the sizes indicated during online registration.
 NO SWITCHING SIZES – NO EXCEPTIONS!

Timing

We have partnered with Event Marketing Services to time this years event using Chronotrack Timing Systems. All 8K participants will be timed and will receive their disposable timing tag during packet pick up.

Divisions

Overall, Masters, 12 and under, 13-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over.

Awards

Top 3 Males and Females in all divisions will receive awards.

Claiming Awards

As results become available, runners will be able to claim their awards at the awards ceremony prior to the last participant finishing. We do NOT ship unclaimed awards.

NOTE: Sisu Events & Run Events reserve the right to add/delete categories and awards prior to race based on participation.

Refunds and Transfers

Registration fees are non-refundable. Event registrations are non-transferable between individuals, events, or years.

Time Limit

Walkers are welcome in the Snowman Dash only.

Medic/First Aid

There will be a RED medical tent located at the finish line in case of emergency or any medical needs. Announcements can always be made at the DJ booth as well.

Weather Policy

Races are held, rain or shine, unless Sisu Events determines that conditions are too dangerous. This will be based on a prudent decision made on race weekend or race day by Sisu Events and local law enforcement officials. If the race is canceled due to inclement weather there will be neither refunds nor transfers. This position is consistent with USA Track & Field recommendations and with the protocol of sharing the risks associated with the sport of running. In the event of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, Sisu Events reserves the right to alter, cancel or eliminate any/all portions of the race.

Parking

PLEASE arrive in time to park. There are many available parking lots and parking decks around Uptown Charlotte with evening parking rates (usually after 5pm). Many are within a short walking distance of BB&T Ballpark.

Parking Map

Misc: Carpool if possible. There is a bus stop across from the park entrance (Bus Routes)

Expo

At the Santa Run 8K and Snowman Dash you will find exhibitors, great giveaways from our sponsors, kids activities, etc. Local breweries will have beer to sample…must be 21 years of age.

Entertainment

We are so excited to have Whirl-A-Way Sounds Dj & Event Entertainment at the Start and Finish line to energize the runners and maintain the fun!