Don’t Be a Scrooge! Register for Santa Hustle Chicago at Navy Pier!

Celebrate the season with thousands of festive walkers and runners who will fill the streets of Chicago with holiday cheer during the Santa Hustle Chicago 5K and Kids Rudolph Run on Saturday, December 2 at Navy Pier. The event kicks off at 8:30 a.m. when youth participants will dash through their course, followed by the 5K at 9 a.m. Event proceeds will benefit the nonprofit, Cal’s Angels.

‘Tis the season to be jolly! Participants can enjoy cookie and candy stations along the course, while holiday music spreads some festive cheer around Chicago’s beautiful lakefront. Adult participants can jingle all the way to the finish line in hoodies and fleece headbands, included with registration, and can also add numerous package upgrades - if they wish to do so. Rudolph Run participants receive a long sleeve Santa shirt, Santa hat, Santa beard, race bib and finisher medal.

Santa Hustle Chicago’s Navy Pier location will allow participants to start and end the event in a warm, indoor location and offer convenient, discounted parking and special savings at several Navy Pier restaurants given only to “Santa Hustlers.” The course will run along the Navy Pier lakefront path, which includes many landmarks, such as the Centennial Ferris Wheel, theaters, museums and more!

“I invite everyone to come out and enjoy this holiday experience, where new traditions and lasting memories can be created with family and friends,” said Aaron Del Mar, Santa Hustle Race Series, LLC founder. “This event has something for everyone, no matter their age or fitness level.”

Awards and customized Santa Hustle medals will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group, and all participants who cross the finish line will receive a finishers medal. Once the event is over, all are encouraged to stay after and take advantage of the many exciting entertainment options available at Navy Pier.

Since the holiday season is the perfect time to give back, event proceeds will benefit nonprofit Cal's Angels, which provides a range of support for families who have a child fighting cancer. The organization has donated more than $1 million to local hospitals and distributed more than 125,000 toys through their “Grant a Wish” program.

For more information and to register today, visit santahustle.com/chicago/. Questions? Email info@santahustle.com.