7th Annual

Christmas Day - Joyful 5k

& 1.5 Family & Friends Fun Walk

The Biggest Christmas Day 5k in the USA

Tuesday, December 25, 2012 - 10 AM Start - Como Lake, St Paul, MN

1360 Lexington Parkway North, St Paul, MN 55103

Run or walk around beautiful Como Lakeon a USATF certified* 5k course with family & friends

A Charities Challenge Holiday Event Continuing CC’s RxExercise Mission - Programs -Events Focused on Better Lives & Relationships via RxExercise

Thanks to over 300 who ran, walked or volunteered at the 6th Annual Christmas Day - Joyful 5k! Photos are now being edited. Within a few days edited photos will be created into an online slideshow with Christmastime theme music will then uploaded to this 2011 CC Holiday Run Photos Gallery Merry Christmastime to all & to all an active & Happy, Hopeful New Year

Looking for a Running Gift that will last throughout the coming 2012 Year?

Give Charities Challenge Unique-in-America Holiday Run Series of 12 Holidays Run (or Walk) Events running from New Years Day to Christmas Day 2012!

Holiday Run Series of 12 Events in 2012 Special Offer Saves $120! This Special Offer reduces to just $15 per event on entire 12x Holiday Run Series for 2012 and is available only until December 30.

Dec 30, 2011 Deadline for 50 Limited Entries: Register Now! 2012 Holiday Run Series

Pre-register online for the 12x Holiday Run Series via Active.com

Pre-register by mail for 12x Holiday Run Series with Printable mail-in entry form

2012 Christmas Day-Joyful 5k Online Pre-registration via Active.com

2012 Printable Christmas Day 5k Promotional Flier & Mail-in Registration Form

2010 Christmas Day - Joyful 5k photos slideshow with music

2009 Christmas Day-Joyful 5k Online photos musical slideshow

Press Release - Dec. 15, 2010 - Christmas Day 5k the Biggest Christmas Day 5k in the USA

Become a Christmas Day 5K Sponsor.

Driving Directions

8:55 AM Check-in & Onsite Registration @ Lakeside Pavilion near start/finish with ample free parking.

Brighter, Lighter Days & Miles of Smiles Come with Sharing Our RxExercise Every Day

As with CC's wintry, often icy Holiday Run Series Events from Thanksgiving to Valentines, while times will not be recorded, the large digital display clock will show everyone's finishing time as will be seen in so many of the finishing photographs.

USATF Certified Course

CC's Como Lake Course is USATF #MN-05030-RR

For a larger version of the course map click here.

Souvenir “Christmas Day - Joyful 5k” Long Sleeve Shirt, a reminder to keep up our daily RxExercise ”Miracle Miles” & to share those miles with others throughout the coming year in an ongoing “Celebration of Hope”. It’s a joy to walk ‘n run with others because “a 5k a day brightens a day”.

Find online at History.com the Complete History of Christmas Christmas Day is the most celebrated holiday, in the widest variety of language groups and cultures, around the globe.

Thank you for any tax-deductible donation in support of CC’s ongoing year round RxExercise programs. Net event proceeds benefit Charities Challenge RxExercise Events, Programs and Services. CC is a 501(c)(3) organization.

Charities Challenge Mission: To Improve Health/Fitness, Reduce Health Risks, and Enhance Disease Management via Goal-oriented RxExercise Training Programs, Engaging Events & Active Community Partnerships...
Because there is NO CURE for all the ills associated with lack of exercise…except RxExercise!

Net event proceeds benefit CC’s Rx Exercise Events, Programs and Services. CC is a 501(c)(3) organization.

Info: Contact CC Event Director & Coach GaryWestlund@aol.com / 612-245-9160