Race Lineup for September 6, 2024

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In this week’s lineup we have the Santa Hustle Race Series and a list of community races across the country. Have a great weekend!

  • Philadelphia

  • Washington D.C.

  • Detroit

  • Bay Area

Santa Hustle Race Series

Santa Hustle runners

📆 December, 2024

📍Chicago, IL / Nashville, TN / Indianapolis, IN / Roseville, CA / Galveston, TX / Glendale, AZ

Why Run?

From coast to coast, chimney to chimney, the Santa Hustle Series is coming to a city near you! With festive music, outrageous holiday decorations, and thousands of runners dressed like Santa, this is a Holiday event you don’t want to miss.

Weeks Left To Train: 13-14 Weeks

Philly Community Races

  • Together in Teal on September 7 in Philadelphia, PA: REGISTER

    Join forces to save lives through the prevention and cure of ovarian cancer.

  • Run Out Of The Darkness 5K/10K on September 8 in Perkasie, PA: REGISTER

    Race benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. 

  • Asifiwe Child Care Ministries 5k on September 14 in Richboro, PA: REGISTER

    Support Asifiwe Child Care Ministries.

  • Headstrong Run aHEAD of Cancer 5k on September 14 in Swarthmore, PA: REGISTER

    Join us the annual race to improve the lives of those affected by cancer. 

  • Happy Feet 5k on September 14 in , Blue Bell, PA: REGISTER

    Support children in Africa.

  • Crown of Beauty 5k on September 21 in Media, PA: REGISTER 

    Uplift impoverished communities.

  • Dragon 5K on September 28 in Swedesboro, NJ: REGISTER

    Join the Swedesboro community and honor Nathaniel Boerlin.

  • C. W. Henry School 5K on September 28 in Philadelphia, PA: REGISTER

    A friendly community race.

Detroit Community Races

  • Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo on September 8 in Royal Oak, MI: REGISTER

    Join thousands and run through the Detroit Zoo.

  • CHSCF Glow Run on September 14th in Utica, MI: REGISTER

    Help empower young adults to restart lives after cancer diagnosis through adventure-based activities.

  • Frightful 5k on October 27th in Troy, MI: REGISTER

    8th Annual race presented by the City of Troy!

Washington DC Community Races

  • Arlington 9/11 Memorial 5K on September 7th in Arlington, VA: REGISTER

    Support families of 9/11 victims in a run around the Pentagon.

  • Parks Half Marathon on September 8th in Rockville, MD: REGISTER

    A beautiful courses in the Mid-Atlantic region.

  • Revenge of the Penguins on September 15th in Carderock, MD: REGISTER

    A low-key, low-stress practice race for anyone training for a marathon, half marathon.

Bay Area Community Races

  • Diplo’s Run Club on September 8th in San Francisco, CA: REGISTER

    Join an exhilarating run along the waterfront, followed by a vibrant music festival.

  • Palo Alto Moonlight Run & Walk on September 20th in Palo Alto, CA: REGISTER

    Benefits local non-profits dedicated to helping kids and families in the Peninsula.

  • 16th Annual Mermaid Run on September 22nd in San Francisco, CA: REGISTER

    Registration includes a race shirt, finisher medal & necklace

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