About the Wellness Winter Wonderland 5K Run
This is an evening race, so you finish under the lights, and the holiday atmosphere around the course is part of the experience. The start area doubles as a festival grounds, with live music, food trucks, and a beer garden running alongside the race. It has the feel of a neighborhood gathering that happens to have a timed run in the middle of it.
The festival opens well before the race starts, so there is time to browse local vendors, visit a wellness tent from the organizing health group, and get a photo with Santa before you toe the line. A toy drive runs alongside the event, so consider bringing an unwrapped gift when you come.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles12/12/2026 18:30$25
1 Mile12/12/2026 18:30$10
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Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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