Greetings all Santas!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Please join us for a fun gathering of families and friends celebrating the spirit of the holidays.
Details
Date / Time:
Christmas Eve morning (12/24/24)
9:30 AM - Gather and photos
10:00 AM - Start time
The Course:
We start from our house at 35205 Chestnut CT., and the full out-and-back route is approximately a 5K /3.1 miles.
Route:
Chestnut CT., right onto Hillside, then right onto Pettibone. The turnaround point is at the second Signature of Solon entrance (Castle Pines), just before Route 43.
*** Feel free to walk, jog, or run any or all of the distance! ***
Refreshments:
Water, coffee, hot chocolate, cookies, and Christmas Ale will be available at the finish.
Requirements:
Please arrive on time, dressed in full official Santa gear, and be prepared to wave like jolly Santas to passing cars on Pettibone!
Packet Pick up:Morning of the race 9:15 and Sat. Dec. 21 (site and time tbd)
Friendly pets, strollers and sleighs are always welcome!
There is a rumor that the real Santa may show up again this year, and there have been sightings of a grown man in green tights in years past!
Donate
This year we are honored to be sponsoring the event and donation suggestions are listed below. Please feel free to join our family in supporting these or any charity of your choice.
The Lantern Center for Recovery
In honor of Tyler Castro
The Castro Family Charitable Foundation will match donations up to $5,000 to the Lantern this season
Westside Mutual Aid
In honor of Matt Weyenberg
The Cleveland Animal Protective League
FAQs
I have my gear from last year. Should I wear it?
YES, please save your gear for next year's event as well.
What is the cost to participate in this event?
Your holiday spirit — that's it!
Can I bring anything?
Sure! A small plate of cookies to share after the run/walk would be perfect.
Can friends and family join?
Absolutely! If they wear a Santa shirt/suit and hat. The more, the merrier!
Thank you once again for joining our family this year.
Sincerely,
The Castro Family
*I will be sending an update as we get closer to the Run/Walk
Pictures from years past
