The course follows a dam route, so the terrain is open and the views stretch out rather than closing in around you. Runners and walkers alike show up in holiday sweaters, which makes the whole thing feel more like a neighborhood tradition than a standard weekend run.
The local Fleet Feet hosts the event, and afterward there are pancakes at the finish. It is a good reason to linger past the run itself.
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