# The Reindeer Race with Santa — Zelienople

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

- When: Sat, Dec 19 · 9:00 AM
- Where: Masonic Hall, Zelienople, 402 East Beaver Street, Zelienople, PA 16063
- Ages: All ages; youth categories 12 and under and 13 to 18
- Price: 1/2 Mile $18; 1 Mile $25; 5K $25 (through Oct 30); Family of Three $75 / Family of 4 $100 (through Nov 23)
- Organizer: Get Fit Families
- Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Zelienople/ReindeerRace2023
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Get Fit Families' annual Reindeer Race starts at the Masonic Hall on East Beaver Street in Zelienople and supports the Get Fit Families Summer Camps and the American Diabetes Association. The 5K starts at 9:00 AM, a 1-mile race at 10:00 AM and a half-mile fun run for younger athletes around 10:30–10:45 AM. Youth scholarships of $250 each to Get Fit Families summer triathlon and running camps go to the top boys and girls aged 12 and under and 13–18 in the 5K and the mile. Santa and Mrs. Claus visit after the race, with food, a best-costume contest and a basket auction. Family registrations for three or four people are available. Parking is at Zelienople Community Park.

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