Santa Claus Classic

Race Overview

This course is located at Callaway Gardens event "FANTASY IN LIGHTS".

Last Registration Date: 11/10 IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT AND MEDAL!!

Start Time: 4:45pm (No athletes will be permitted to start after 5pm!!)

The course will meander through all of the "Fantasy in Lights". The course is very easy and will be open to runners and walkers/strollers alike.

This run course travels through the Callaway Gardens lit “FANTASY IN LIGHTS” and includes marshmallow, chocolate, and candy cane miles. Stick around after the race for your picture with Santa!

Categories

• Gender: Male & female
• Age Groups: 14-under to 70+ in five-year increments

Awards

Top three in each age group.

Event Details and Schedule

Pre-Race

Sunday from 2:00-4:30PM at Robin Lake Circus Tent.

Admission

Admission to Callaway Gardens for Athletes and Spectators: Entrance into the gardens is free; spectators can drive through or trolley the light at an additional charge and need to book through Callaway. If you take anything away please note the 5pm start time, mandatory light requirement, and check-in time.

Start Time

We will be starting the race at 5pm we want to make sure that the majority of our athletes can stay ahead of the first trolley.

Our start line will begin a short 1/4-1/2 walk from the parking area adjacent to Wren Lake. This allows us to finish out of the path of the departing trolleys and to finish below the pavilion rather than in a dark parking lot. Please head that direction at an appropriate time.

Lights

There are a lot of moving parts to this race and your safety is a priority. Although we will be leaving ahead of the Callaway Garden Trolleys, they and cars may be on the course for the last few miles. Their speed will be very slow; however, it is IMPERATIVE that they are able to see you. It is MANDATORY for you to have some sort of light/glow stick/vest/flashlight/etc. on that will make you visible to other runners and traffic. We also suggest that you bring a flashlight with you for the last mile of the course as it will be fairly dark. We will have the path lit for directional purposes. This is not optional.

Parking

Parking Location: Parking is located at any location in the Robin Beach parking area. ARRIVE EARLY. Callaway Gardens is sold out for their trolley rides and will be expecting a large crowd.

Packet Pick Up

Note: T-shirts and medals are not guaranteed for those who register on race day or race week.

When: November 22 from 2pm-4:30pm at the Pavilion located at Robin Lake Beach at Callaway Gardens. Please arrive early as we are expecting over 700 runners and we would like to ensure that we are able to start the race on time.

Requirements:

• Government Issue Valid Photo ID:
• Transfer Verification: Copy of transfer's ID if applicable.

Run Course

The run course map can be located at this link.

There will be 5-6 aid stations on the course which will contain water and Cerasport. Each aid station is themed with either marshmallows, chocolate, candy canes, mistletoe, etc.

Finish Line

The finish line will be located on the beach path beneath the pavilion.

Awards Ceremony

Each participant will receive a T-shirt and a finisher medal (as long as you sign up early). Awards will begin at approximately 6:45-7pm.

Hotel Accommodations

Callaway Gardens offers a discount rate on any of their accommodations for participants. Call 1-877-916-1725 and ask for "Fitness Series" rate. This includes The Lodge and Spa, Cottages, Villas, and Inn.

Additional Information

Entertainment

Please see this link for a list of events that are going on throughout the day.

Weather Policy

In the event of inclement weather, there are no “rain dates” for TriColumbusGA events. If the weather conditions are hazardous, Race Management has the right to change, eliminate parts of the course, or delay up to a point. However, if it is deemed too dangerous to race, the event will be canceled and there will be no refunds.

Refunds Policy

We do not offer refunds for races. With supporting documentation and under extreme circumstances, you may contact tricolumbusga@gmail.com to see if a deferral is possible.

Please follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tricolumbusga for updated information as it comes. If you have any questions or concerns please email tricolumbusga@gmail.com.

Acknowledgment

On behalf of Callaway Gardens and TriColumbusGA we look forward to seeing you!

Thank you,

Joanne Cogle

Race Director