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Seasonal & Holidays

Thousands of Santas Invade the Streets of Galveston!

Start your holiday season out right with this family friendly, charitable event on Sunday, December 17th

Naughty or Nice – Thousands of Santas Invade the streets of Galveston on Sunday, December 17th

Don’t be a Scrooge and register to participate in the 6th annual Santa Hustle race series 5K and Half Marathon December 17, 2017 in Galveston.

Grab a group and make plans to participate in the 6th annual Santa Hustle 5K and Half Marathon Galveston on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Moody Gardens.

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Holiday cheer will abound as participants will don Santa hats and beards (provided with registration), along with a dri-fit half-zip. The 5k and half marathon run/walk will begin and end at Moody Gardens at 6:30 am. Cookie and candy stations, along with holiday music and cheer, will fill the course along Galveston’s little piece of paradise.

“We're celebrating six successful years hosting this event; we are thrilled to be building on that,” said Aaron Del Mar, Adrenaline Sports Management founder. “There’s no better way to ring in the holiday season!”

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Since the holiday season is the perfect time to give back, proceeds from The Santa Hustle will benefit The Galveston County Food Bank. The event is also an official drop-off spot for unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots program.

Awards and customized Santa Hustle medals will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group, along with the overall top three finishers.

New for 2017: each participant will receive candy cane socks!

For more information and to register today, visit http://www.santahustle.com/galveston/.

Questions? Email http://info@santahustle.com.

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