BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Central Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:Central Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Le Mars YMCA: Santa's Fun Run 5K and Kid's Dash! DESCRIPTION:Santa's Fun Run 5K & Kid's Dash Returns to Le Mars for a Festive Holiday Tradition\nLe Mars\, IA (September 28\, 2026) Lace up your running (or walking!) shoes\, grab your favorite holiday attire\, and join the community for the Santa's Fun Run 5K & Kid's Dash on Saturday\, November 28\, 2026\, in downtown Le Mars. As part of the beloved Christmas in Hometown Le Mars celebration\, the event combines fitness\, family fun\, and holiday spirit in one memorable morning.\nThe annual event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Participants are encouraged to embrace the festive atmosphere by dressing in Santa suits\, ugly Christmas sweaters\, festive socks\, or other holiday-themed attire for a chance to win special Best Dressed prizes.\nThe Kid's Dash begins at 9:30 a.m.\, followed by the 5K race at 10:00 a.m. Both events will start and finish near the Olsen Cultural Event Center\, located at 33 First Avenue NE\, Le Mars\, Iowa.\n"We're excited to welcome families\, friends\, runners\, and walkers to celebrate the season together\," said Jacque\, CEO of the Le Mars YMCA. "Santa's Fun Run has become a wonderful holiday tradition that brings people downtown to enjoy the spirit of Christmas while staying active and supporting community events."\nRace DetailsThe 5K is a chip-timed\, out-and-back course that winds through a residential neighborhood and along a paved trail before returning to downtown Le Mars. Awards will be presented following the race for overall first through third-place finishers\, age division winners\, and Best Dressed participants. The Kid's Dash features a fun 0.5-mile out-and-back route designed for younger participants. The Kid's Dash is not chip-timed.\nParticipants may register online through RaceRoster.com by searching for Le Mars Santa's Fun Run.\nRegister Online: 2026 Santa's Fun Run Race Roster Registration\, Marketing\, Fundraising \nAfter crossing the finish line\, participants are encouraged to stay and enjoy the festivities of Christmas in Hometown Le Mars\, a cherished community celebration featuring holiday activities\, entertainment\, shopping\, and seasonal cheer throughout the day.For additional information and event registration\, visit RaceRoster.com and search for Le Mars Santa's Fun Run\, or learn more about holiday activities at Christmas in Hometown Le Mars.\nLE MARS YMCA Jacque Perez 712-546-6655 jacquep@lemarsymca.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Santa'\;s Fun Run 5K &\; Kid'\;s Dash Returns to Le Mars for a Festive Holiday Tradition

Le Mars\, IA (September 28\, 2026)&mdash\; Lace up your running (or walking!) shoes\, grab your favorite holiday attire\, and join the community for the Santa'\;s Fun Run 5K &\; Kid'\;s Dash on Saturday\, November 28\, 2026\, in downtown Le Mars. As part of the beloved Christmas in Hometown Le Mars celebration\, the event combines fitness\, family fun\, and holiday spirit in one memorable morning.

The annual event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Participants are encouraged to embrace the festive atmosphere by dressing in Santa suits\, ugly Christmas sweaters\, festive socks\, or other holiday-themed attire for a chance to win special Best Dressed prizes.

The Kid'\;s Dash begins at 9:30 a.m.\, followed by the 5K race at 10:00 a.m. Both events will start and finish near the Olsen Cultural Event Center\, located at 33 First Avenue NE\, Le Mars\, Iowa.

"\;We'\;re excited to welcome families\, friends\, runners\, and walkers to celebrate the season together\,"\; said Jacque\, CEO of the Le Mars YMCA. "\;Santa'\;s Fun Run has become a wonderful holiday tradition that brings people downtown to enjoy the spirit of Christmas while staying active and supporting community events."\;

Race Details

The 5K is a chip-timed\, out-and-back course that winds through a residential neighborhood and along a paved trail before returning to downtown Le Mars. Awards will be presented following the race for overall first through third-place finishers\, age division winners\, and Best Dressed participants. \;The Kid'\;s Dash features a fun 0.5-mile out-and-back route designed for younger participants. The Kid'\;s Dash is not chip-timed.

Participants may register online through RaceRoster.com by searching for Le Mars Santa'\;s Fun Run.

Register Online: 2026 &mdash\; Santa'\;s Fun Run &mdash\; Race Roster &mdash\; Registration\, Marketing\, Fundraising \;

After crossing the finish line\, participants are encouraged to stay and enjoy the festivities of Christmas in Hometown Le Mars\, a cherished community celebration featuring holiday activities\, entertainment\, shopping\, and seasonal cheer throughout the day.

For additional information and event registration\, visit RaceRoster.com and search for Le Mars Santa'\;s Fun Run\, or learn more about holiday activities at Christmas in Hometown Le Mars.

LE MARS YMCA

\;Jacque Perez

\;712-546-6655

\;jacquep@lemarsymca.org

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