6th Annual Santa Hustle 5K and Half Marathon in Sevierville on December 11th!

Lace up your shoes and get ready for the 6th Annual Santa Hustle 5K and Half Marathon in Sevierville on December 11, 2016 at 7:30 a.m. The run/walk will begin and end at Wilderness at the Smokies Resort and Waterpark.

Santa Hustle 5K and Half Marathon In Sevierville

All along the race course, runners and walkers will enjoy holiday music, candy and cookies, and a couple of surprises too! Each participant receives a Santa Hat and Beard, a lightweight performance hoodie, and finisher medal. Awards and medals will also be given to the top three finishers male and female in each age group. The overall top three finishers will also recognized. After the race, guests are treated to a fun post-race celebration. Registration for the 5K is $50 per person; registration for the half marathon at $70 per person.

Be sure to bring an unwrapped toy to the event since the United States Marines will be there collecting for “Toys for Tots.” The 2016 Santa Hustle Smokies has also partnered with local non-profit Keep Sevier Beautiful for proceeds from this year’s event to benefit the local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful.

For more information and to register online, visit Santa Hustle Smokies.

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