December 1, 2016
 

Public Invited to Join Santa Run on State Capitol Grounds Dec. 10

BISMARCK, N.D.- The third annual 5K Bismarck Santa Run/Walk will be held on the State Capitol grounds in Bismarck on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. Registration and packet pickup begins at 8:30 a.m. at the host site, the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum. The first 500 participants, ages 13 and older, will receive free Santa suits to wear while running. Children ages 12 and under will receive a Santa hat and t-shirt.
 
The Santa Run is a unique 5K run/walk around the State Capitol grounds. It will feature live music, entertainment, and holiday treats in the North Dakota Heritage Center and carolers along the race course. Registration is $35 before Dec. 9 and $40 on race day. Runners and walkers of any fitness level are welcome.
 
Proceeds from the run will be distributed to event organizer Runners Against Destructive Decisions (RADD), and to Hope Manor in Bismarck and the Burleigh County Drug Court. RADD is a running group formed by South Central District Court Judge David Reich to help those recovering from addiction seek healthier lifestyles and to increase awareness of addiction issues in our community. RADD runs every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings from the YMCA and provides running shoes and race entry fees when needed. Hope Manor has served close to 200 people in their journey toward addiction recovery and operates two women’s and one men’s homes as safe places of hope. The Burleigh County Drug Court provides an alternative to incarceration for individuals who have committed nonviolent drug-related crimes.
 
For more information and registration, visit bismarcksantarun.com or email dreich@ndcourts.gov.

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CONTACT
Ann Reich, 701.223.5303

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