The Top 5 Destinations for Holiday-Themed Races
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It’s that time of year again; you’ve just worked off your post-thanksgiving gut only to be tempted by gingerbread cookies, eggnog, and fruitcake. (Okay, maybe you’re not tempted by fruitcake, but you get the picture). So it can be tough to get through the holiday season without it showing on your waistline.
But December doesn’t only bring good cheer and high-calorie goodies. It also brings some of the most fun runs and races of the year! Many cities offer holiday-themed runs with activities, prizes, and costumed-runners. And almost all of the races raise money for worthy causes so you can feel good about giving back this holiday season while keeping in shape! Check out Oyster.com’s top five destinations for holiday-themed runs this year!
Chicago
The Rudolph Ramble: The windy city offers some fabulous runs for those looking to get in the spirit this holiday season. The Rudolph Ramble, on December 11th, follows an 8K course around Lincoln Park, and there’s a Donner Dash for kids up to 12 years old. All are invited to dress up in their Christmas duds and those who wear Santa or Mrs. Claus costumes get to lead the race! There will also be a toy drive for patients at Children’s Memorial Hospital. For those looking to splurge, the historic Drake Hotel, on Magnificent Mile, is just a 2-minute drive from Lincoln Park.
Jingle Bell Walk/Run for Arthritis: If one race just wasn’t enough, have no fear. A week after the Rudolph Ramble comes the Jingle Bell Walk/Run for Arthritis, also in Lincoln Park. While kids 10 and under can chase Santa Claus himself in a 50-yard dash, big kids can dress up as the father of Christmas, or just wear their most impressive holiday gear, for the 5K walk/run. The Days Inn Chicago, formerly the Rock and Rolls Days Inn which hosted the likes of Radiohead, Kurt Cobain, and the Dave Matthews Band just to name a few, is a good budget option and is only a 3-minute drive from the park (or about a 20-minute walk for those looking to get in a good warm-up).
