“Run, run Rudolph, Santa’s got to make it to town…” are the fun lyrics from rock and roll legend, Chuck Berry. This holiday season is all about being grateful and giving back to the community. Take a cue from his tune and run out and about while proactively raising funds for the area’s best charities. br
DECESARIS/PROUT JINGLE BELL 5K RUN/3K WALK
brThe Decesaris/Prout Jingle Bell 5K Run/3K Walk is designed to raise awareness for lung and ovarian cancers while raising funds for research. The challenging scenic run winds through the jogging trails of Quiet Waters Park on Saturday, December 5th at 9 a.m. Registration is $20–30. Register online at Active.com or take advantage of same day registration starting at 7:45 a.m. For
more information call 410-571-8869 or visit Jinglebellannapolis.com.
37TH ANNUAL ANNAPOLIS STRIDERS ANNIVERSARY 15K RUN
brThe Annapolis Striders have been going strong for 37 years! The Anniversary Run is a double-loop course on paved trails within Quiet Waters Park on Sunday, December 13th at 10 a.m. The Annapolis Striders is a running club that promotes fitness and mental well-being through long-distance running. Registration is $5–10. Register online or take advantage of same day registration starting at 8:30 a.m. For more information call 301-996-5051 or visit Annapolisstriders.org
SANTA SPEEDO RUN & TOY DRIVE
brThe Santa Speedo Run and Toy Drive is a fairly new Annapolis tradition but a fun tradition, nonetheless. It always stops traffic! Don your speedo, holiday flair, and sneakers. Bring a toy or book and help make a child’s Christmas merry! Participants meet in Eastport in the tented parking lot of Blackwall Hitch on Saturday, December 19th at and run throughout Downtown Annapolis up to West Street and back to Eastport for a post party with live music and libations. Donations benefit The Salvation Army. The party is from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. To register online and for more information visit Santaspeedorunannapolis.com.
JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK IN
brThe 2015 Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis is a fun festive way to kick off your holidays by helping others. Wear a holiday themed costume on Saturday, December 5th at the Holiday Inn Solomons in Solomons Island. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Raise funds to help find a cure for arthritis, the nation’s leading cause of disability. Run or walk a 5K route with your team members and celebrate the season of giving. Registration is $5–40. For more information call 919-973-6798 or visit Arthritis.org.
UGLY SWEATER 5K
brGather your family and kick off the holiday season with a festive 5K on Sunday, December 6th. Come dressed in your ugliest holiday sweater and run through the campus of Goucher College in Towson. Cross the finish line and enjoy Christmas music while visiting with Santa Claus. All proceeds from the race will be donated to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. The race starts at 9 a.m. Registration is $30–35. For more information visit Active.com.
FOURTH ANNUAL ROCK HALL REINDEER STAMPEDE 5K RUN/WALK
brRun to raise funds for Rock Hall Elementary School at the Fourth Annual Rock Hall Reindeer Stampede 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, December 5th at 10 a.m. Registration is $20–45. Kids 10 and under can participate for free. The flat course starts at the school and goes through the park and residential areas. After the race, enjoy food and refreshments. For more information call 410-639-2279 or visit Rhes.kent.k12.md.us.
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DECESARIS/PROUT JINGLE BELL 5K RUN/3K WALK
brThe Decesaris/Prout Jingle Bell 5K Run/3K Walk is designed to raise awareness for lung and ovarian cancers while raising funds for research. The challenging scenic run winds through the jogging trails of Quiet Waters Park on Saturday, December 5th at 9 a.m. Registration is $20–30. Register online at Active.com or take advantage of same day registration starting at 7:45 a.m. For
more information call 410-571-8869 or visit Jinglebellannapolis.com.37TH ANNUAL ANNAPOLIS STRIDERS ANNIVERSARY 15K RUN
brThe Annapolis Striders have been going strong for 37 years! The Anniversary Run is a double-loop course on paved trails within Quiet Waters Park on Sunday, December 13th at 10 a.m. The Annapolis Striders is a running club that promotes fitness and mental well-being through long-distance running. Registration is $5–10. Register online or take advantage of same day registration starting at 8:30 a.m. For more information call 301-996-5051 or visit Annapolisstriders.orgSANTA SPEEDO RUN & TOY DRIVE
brThe Santa Speedo Run and Toy Drive is a fairly new Annapolis tradition but a fun tradition, nonetheless. It always stops traffic! Don your speedo, holiday flair, and sneakers. Bring a toy or book and help make a child’s Christmas merry! Participants meet in Eastport in the tented parking lot of Blackwall Hitch on Saturday, December 19th at and run throughout Downtown Annapolis up to West Street and back to Eastport for a post party with live music and libations. Donations benefit The Salvation Army. The party is from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. To register online and for more information visit Santaspeedorunannapolis.com.JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK IN
brThe 2015 Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis is a fun festive way to kick off your holidays by helping others. Wear a holiday themed costume on Saturday, December 5th at the Holiday Inn Solomons in Solomons Island. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Raise funds to help find a cure for arthritis, the nation’s leading cause of disability. Run or walk a 5K route with your team members and celebrate the season of giving. Registration is $5–40. For more information call 919-973-6798 or visit Arthritis.org.UGLY SWEATER 5K
brGather your family and kick off the holiday season with a festive 5K on Sunday, December 6th. Come dressed in your ugliest holiday sweater and run through the campus of Goucher College in Towson. Cross the finish line and enjoy Christmas music while visiting with Santa Claus. All proceeds from the race will be donated to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. The race starts at 9 a.m. Registration is $30–35. For more information visit Active.com. FOURTH ANNUAL ROCK HALL REINDEER STAMPEDE 5K RUN/WALK
brRun to raise funds for Rock Hall Elementary School at the Fourth Annual Rock Hall Reindeer Stampede 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, December 5th at 10 a.m. Registration is $20–45. Kids 10 and under can participate for free. The flat course starts at the school and goes through the park and residential areas. After the race, enjoy food and refreshments. For more information call 410-639-2279 or visit Rhes.kent.k12.md.us.Inside & Out highlights Beauty, Fashion & Fitness Events
Look for Inside & Out Events in What's Up? print publications within the Out & About section. To publicize your Inside & Out Event, email Community Events Editor, Melissa Lauren at mlauren@whatsupmag.com
