Newport Santa Hustle 5K and Half Marathon Raises Funds for Those in Need

Holiday cheer will abound as thousands of Santas fill the ocean front paths of Newport on Sunday, November 20, 2016 for the Santa Hustle 5K and half marathon. The charity beneficiary for this first year event is The Society of St. Vincent de Paul St. Joseph’s Newport Conference, which provides basic needs assistance to those who are suffering.

Register now to participate in this holiday kick off event, which will include cookie and candy stations and festive music playing throughout the course. Each participant for both the 5k or half marathon will receive a Santa hat and beard to get you into the holiday spirit, along with a lightweight performance hoodie.

Finishers' medals will be awarded to all participants.

So grab some friends or family, or both and kick off the holidays while supporting a great cause! Click here to save your spot! For more information, visit http://www.santahustle.com/rhode-island/.

About the official charity partner of the Santa Hustle:

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul St. Joseph’s Newport Conference provides basic needs assistance to those who are in need, including food, clothing, assistance with rent and utility payments, furniture, security deposits, medical bills, and more. Founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, had a motto: “No act of charity is foreign to the Society.” That motto is followed every day by visiting people in their homes and welcoming them into our soup kitchens, food pantries, and clothing closets. In the past year, our 51 volunteers provided nearly 12,000 hrs in service, the Soup Kitchen has served 5,603 individuals, our Food Pantry provided groceries and personal items to 1,944 households. Coats and warm clothing were also distributed to 390 individuals and provided emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities medical expenses etc. to 490 households. All funding is provided by financial donations, grants and in kind service of food and clothing.