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Celebrate Christmas in July and Register for the Chicago Santa Hustle 5K, Kids’ Dash

Participants will start and end at Chicago's Soldier Field Saturday, December 2, 2017. American Cancer Society is the charity beneficiary.

Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle! The Santa Hustle is coming soon, but for now we are celebrating Christmas in July! You don’t want to miss this magical race on December 2, 2017 at Soldier Field. The Santa Hustle creates an exciting environment for participants and spectators while embracing the reason for the season.

Sign up now to save $15 with the Christmas in July special that runs through the end of August!

This year’s 5k participants will receive a Santa hat, beard and shirt to wear while running, a 5K finisher medal, and new for 2017 – candy cane socks! Kids’ Dash participants will receive a Santa hat and beard, a race bib and finisher ribbon.

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The Santa Hustle Race Series founder, Aaron Del Mar, said, ”The Santa Hustle atmosphere is unlike any other, and is so much more than just a race.”

There are activities throughout the race, as well as Christmas treats with an epic after party hosted at Navy Pier! Thousands of people participate in this race each year, and the holiday fun only grows!

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Santa Hustle also makes a difference in the lives of others. The Santa Hustle 5k and Kids Dash will be supporting the American Cancer Society this year. There will also be an opportunity for participants and spectators to bring a gift to donate to Toys for Tots.

To register for the event, click here. (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-hustle-chicago-5k-registration-34663803369)

For more information, visit www.santahustle.com/chicago/, call 847-829-4536, or email info@santahustle.com.

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