Events
Place
171 Lake Shore Road
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Description
The GPA Parent Council Committee Presents
The Santa Claus 5K + Reindeer Shuffle Kids Race
Join us for a fun run or walk along beautiful Lake St. Clair followed by coffee and treats at The Grosse Pointe Academy. Everyone will receive a Santa hat and a race medal for their participation. All ages and abilities are welcome including pets and strollers! Please arrive at 8:30 AM and be ready to run or walk by 9:00 AM. Festive attire is encouraged! If you can't make it, please consider running a virtual race from wherever you are on December 24th! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, GPA FAMILY, AND FRIENDS.
Award Winners
- Overall Male 5K
- Overall Female 5K
- Best Costume
- Fastest Jogging Stroller
Thank you, Hansons Running Shop, for supplying gift cards for the winners!
5K Course Route
- Left on Grosse Pointe Boulevard from GPA's Nuns Walk
- Left on Warner Road
- Left on Lakeshore Road
- Left on Moross Road
- Left on Grosse Pointe Boulevard
- Left on GPA's Nun Walk
Kids race course: up and down the Nuns walk! ~1/4 mile
The race course is not supported by the GPF Public Safety, so please stay on the sidewalks and be careful crossing the streets. Volunteers are needed for this event. Please see the "Volunteer" link on this webpage for details. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Please inquire if you are interested in sponsorships.
100% OF THE PROCEEDS GO TO THE GPA ACADEMY FUND
Event hosted by GPA Parents Carolyn Bollozos and Megan Ford.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Directions
The Grosse Pointe Academy
171 Lake Shore Road
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236