Bluffton Community Santa Run 5K

🎄 Event Overview

The heart of Santa is alive and well (and fit to run) in the Lowcountry. We invite you to join us at the Community Santa Run (or walk) 5K and "Santa Chase" Kids Fun Run. Proceeds from the race will benefit Bluffton Self Help.

🎭 Costume Contest

• Best Dressed Award: Dress in your best holiday costume and you may win the best dressed award!
• Festive Atmosphere: Enjoy the holiday spirit as you participate in a fun-filled community event.
• Participation Encouraged: Bring your family and friends to make it a memorable day.

❄️ Weather & Refreshments

• Weather Forecast: The weather forecast is SNOW at the finish!
• Food & Drinks: Following the race there will be food, hot chocolate and beverage trucks.
• Community Gathering: Visit the nearby shrimp boat park to enjoy the sense of community.

👕 T-Shirts & Awards

• Commemorative T-Shirt: All participants who register before December 7th will receive a Community Santa Run 5k commemorative t-shirt.
• Age Group Awards: Male, female age group awards for various categories including 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.
• Special Awards: Top dog awards and a special award honoring the most festively dressed.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Location: Race packets will be available at Palmetto Running Company, 25 Minetta Lane, Bluffton.
• Timing: Packets can be picked up on Friday from 3-5PM or on race morning starting at 8:00am at Martin Family Park.

⏰ Race Details

• Start Time: Race starts at 9:00AM.
• Location: 68 Boundary Street, Bluffton, SC.
• Registration Link: For more information, register at Community Santa Run.

🤝 About Bluffton Self Help

For more than 30 years, Bluffton Self Help has been providing basic needs and financial support to our community. And though our roots are in serving the generationally impoverished, our future is in supporting our families who are economically at-risk. With expanding services that include educational programming and leadership, we serve as advocates for those in need throughout our local community and beyond. With direct access to necessary resources, a deep understanding of our community needs, and significant relationships to create change, we provide those in need with a pathway toward self-sufficiency.