Santa Claus Classic 10k

🎄 Race Overview

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

Important Deadline: 11/20 IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP TO BE GUARANTEED A TSHIRT AND MEDAL!!

⏰ Event Details

• Start Time: 4:45pm (No athletes will be permitted to start after 5pm!!)
• Course Features: The course will meander through all of the "Fantasy in Lights", is very easy and will be open to runners and walkers/strollers alike.
• Special Themes: This run course travels through the Callaway Gardens lit “FANTASY IN LIGHTS” and includes marshmallow, chocolate, and candy cane miles.
• Post-Race Fun: Stick around after the race for your picture with Santa!

Awards & Categories

• Categories: Male & female - 14-under - 15-19 in five-year increments up to 70+
• Awards: Top three in each age group

🗓️ Pre-Race Information

• Packet Pickup: Sunday from 2:00-4:30PM at Robin Lake Circus Tent
• Admission: Entrance into the gardens is free, spectators can drive through or trolley the light at an additional charge and need to book through Callaway.
• Mandatory Requirements: Note the 5pm start time, mandatory light requirement, and check-in time.
• Parking: Located at the Robin Beach parking area. ARRIVE EARLY.

💡 Safety & Course Conditions

• Safety Notes: It is MANDATORY to have some sort of light/glow stick/vest/flashlight/etc. for visibility.
• Dark Conditions: We suggest bringing a flashlight for the last mile of the course as it will be fairly dark.
• Course Management: The path will be lit for directional purposes.
• Inclement Weather: No rain dates, Race Management may change, eliminate parts of the course, or delay

📅 Race Day Logistics

• Finish Line: Located on the beach path beneath the pavilion.
• Awards Ceremony: Begin at approximately 6:45-7pm.
• Hotel Accommodations: Callaway Gardens offers a discount rate on accommodations for participants. Call 1-877-916-1725 and ask for "Fitness Series" rate.
• Run Course Map: The run course map can be located at here.

🎉 Entertainment & Communication

• Events: Entertainment details can be found here.
• Questions: Feel free to contact us at tricolumbusga@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook at TriColumbusGA.
• Social Media: Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tricolumbusga for updates.
• Final Note: We look forward to seeing you!

Thank you,

Joanne Cogle

Race Director