# Run Santa Run 5K, Jolly Mile and Great Elf Rescue Race — North Park

> Event for families in the Pittsburgh area (PA). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 12 · 9:00 AM
- Where: North Park (10301 Pearce Mill Rd), 10301 Pearce Mill Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101
- Ages: All ages; Great Elf Rescue Race (100m)
- Price: Great Elf Rescue Race $15; Jolly Mile $30 (through Dec 5); 5K $35 (through Dec 6)
- Organizer: Run Santa Run (supporting Amachi Pittsburgh)
- Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/AllisonPark/RunSantaRunNorthPark
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

The North Park edition of Run Santa Run fills the park with runners and walkers dressed as Santas and elves. Children can run the Great Elf Rescue Race, a 100-meter dash at 9:00 AM, while older family members choose the Jolly Mile (9:05 AM) or the 5K (9:10 AM). Santa suits, elf ears and holiday cheer are encouraged, and the organizers say the race sells out every year, so early registration is advised on the race page. Participants are invited to bring an unwrapped toy or donate to Amachi Pittsburgh, which helps local kids in need.

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