About the Saturday Before Christmas Run
The course runs out of Green Gables, right on Lake Bloomington, so the water is nearby for the whole morning. Several distance options are on the table, from a short loop up to a longer run around the lake, and most of the crowd gravitates toward one of the middle routes. The terrain follows the lake, so expect a natural, unhurried feel underfoot.
Post-race, the gathering at Green Gables is part of the draw. There are gift card giveaways to Fleet Feet and to Gables itself, along with some other surprises. It is a loose, social finish rather than a quick-pack-up-and-leave kind of morning.
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Distances & Start Times
4.37 Miles12/19/2026 12:00Free
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