The Paw Paw Area Rotary Club is hosting its 10th Annual 5K Santa Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, December 11th, 2021 at Freshwater Community Church. Proceeds from the event will be used to further Rotary's efforts locally and worldwide.

Each participant receives a 5-piece Santa suit that is worn during the Run/Walk.  Kids under 12 receive a Santa hat. A $100 donation will be made to Rotary International's WASH program on behalf of the men's and women's 1st place finishers. Through WASH (water, sanitation, hygiene) programs, Rotary's People of Action mobilize resources, form partnerships, and invest in infrastructure and training that yield long-term change.

The Santa Run is a fun event for participants and spectators alike.  You'll be filling the town with Christmas cheer as one of the hundreds of Santas running through downtown Paw Paw!

SCHEDULE   (Saturday, December 11th, 2021)

Registration:  7:30am-8:30am

5K Run:  9:00am

Fun Walk:  9:05am

COST

$25 Early Online Registration (closes December 7th, 2021)

$30 Registration Day of Event

Under 12 Years Old - FREE

In addition to your Santa suit, a medal will be presented to each person who completes the Santa Run.  This event is NOT timed.

REGISTRATION

Early registration online is encouraged. Registration the day of the event will be at Freshwater Community Church where each participant will also receive their Santa suit the day of the event.

BAD WEATHER

The event will be cancelled by 7:30am the day of the event if weather is too severe. There will be no refunds.

OTHER INFORMATION

Dogs are not allowed on the course.

All walkers and participants with strollers will be required to wait until all runners have crossed the start line.  

COURSE MAP

This year’s course begins at Freshwater Community Church. Runners will follow Michigan Ave, turning around at the Middle School, then proceed down Gremps, circle back to Paw Paw St., and finish at Freshwater Community Church.  

Click here for the course map.