Thank You To Everyone Who Participated in 2017’s Event!
Check Race Results HERE
Kick-Off The Season With SE Michigan’s Holiday Tradition — The Santa Hat Hustle!
Saturday, December 2nd
Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak will be converted to a winter wonderland with Santa and all his friends, Reindeer, Snowmen, Christmas Trees & More!
Event Schedule
8:30am – Registration & Packet Pick-up
10:00am – Merry 1 Mile
10:20am- 5K Run & Walk
11:40am – ¼ Mile Kids Donner Dash
11:30-1pm – Post-Race Party
Registration & Packet Pick-Up
Race Day Packet Pick-up:
Saturday, December 2nd, 2017 8:30am-10:00am
HopCat Royal Oak
208 5th Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48067
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Early Packet Pick-up:
Friday, December 1st, 2017 4:00-7:00pm
Ultimate Fun Runs
23315 Woodward Avenue
Ferndale, MI 48220
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Course Information
START & FINISH: 5th Street
Official Timing by Everal Racing Using Emotive Time & Tracking
Award Information
5K Run/Walk Awards
• Top Male & Female 5K Runners in Each Age Category:
14 & Under | 15-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+
• Top Overall Male & Female 5K Runners
• Top Overall Male & Female 5K Walkers
One Mile
• Top Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Male & Female 1 Mile
1/4 Mile Kids Run
• Donner Dash – Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
Santa Pub Crawl
Participants of the Santa Hat Hustle receive FREE ADMISSION at the Santa Pub Crawl in Downtown Royal Oak on 12/9/17 1-6pm. Simply bring your bib to any of the 3 check-in bars (5th Avenue, Mr. B’s & Hamlin Corner) and receive your event lanyard & swag! For more information visit Santa Pub Crawl.
Contact Us
Questions? Comments?
By Phone: 248.543.1000
By Email: info@ultimatefunruns.com
For Volunteer and Social Media Inquiries, Please Contact GetInvolved@thesocialconnection.com
Volunteer
Volunteers Receive Santa Hat, Invitation to the Post Run Party & Entry for You and a Guest to the Santa Pub Crawl on Saturday 12/9/16 ( Must be 21+ to attend pub crawl)
Santa Hat Hustle Swag
All 5K Runners & Walkers Receive a Tech Shirt, a Branded Bib with Timing Chip, and a Medal
Kids 12 & Younger Who Participate in the 1/4 Mile Trick or Trot Kid’s Run Receive a Non-Chipped Bib and a Medal
SANTA HAT
FINISHER MEDAL
COMMEMORATIVE BIB
TECH SHIRT W/ TIMED OPTIONS
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Mail-In Registration Available
Click Here to Download the Registration Form
Full Payment & Completed Form MUST BE RECEIVED BY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH
See Form For Details
REGISTER EARLY & SAVE!
Until November 10, 2017
5K Walk or Run – $35 | Merry Mile – $25 | Donner Dash Kids Run – $10
November 11-November 17, 2017
5K Walk or Run – $40 | Merry Mile – $30 | Donner Dash Kids Run- $15
November 18-December 1, 2017
5K Walk or Run – $45 | Merry Mile – $30 | Donner Dash Kids Run – $15
December 2, 2017– Run/Walk Day
5K Walk or Run – $50 | Merry Mile – $35 | Donner Dash Kids Run– $20
Cut-Off Date to Register & Guarantee Shirts is MONDAY, NOV 27th!
5K Run – 10:20am
- Includes: Medal, Shirt*, Bib with Timing Chip **Note: Cut-Off Date to Register & Guarantee Shirts is MONDAY, NOV 27th!
- Post Race Party with Snacks, Santa & Friends, Keepsake Photos & Activities
- Entry to Santa Pub Crawl 12/9/17 for all Participants 21+ – MUST SHOW BIB
5K Walk – 10:20am
- Includes: Medal, Shirt*, Bib with Timing Chip **Note: Cut-Off Date to Register & Guarantee Shirts is MONDAY, NOV 27th!
- Post Race Party with Snacks, Santa & Friends, Keepsake Photos & Activities
- Entry to Santacon Pub Crawl 12/9/17 for all Participants 21+ – MUST SHOW BIB
Merry 1 Mile – 10am
- Includes: Medal, Shirt, Bib with Timing Chip **Note: Cut-Off Date to Register & Guarantee Shirts is MONDAY, NOV 27th!
- Post Race Party with Snacks, Santa & Friends, Keepsake Photos & Activities
- Entry to Santacon Pub Crawl 12/9/17 for all Participants 21+ – MUST SHOW BIB
Donner Dash - 11:30am
- 1/4 Mile Kids Run Includes: Medal & Bib DOES NOT INCLUDE SHIRT
- Post Race Party with Snacks, Santa & Friends, Keepsake Photos & Activities
- Note: Donner Dash is for Kids 12 & Younger
NO REFUNDS Due to Weather Conditions.
NO REFUNDS Unless You Have Been Double Charged or
Accidentally Signed Up More Than Once.
Name Changes: Contact Event Office before 12/2/17 – 248-543-1000
Name changes will not receive official timing if received after 12/1/17
OUR SPONSORS
COURSE RULES
Hustlers & Dashers have a few rules they will need to follow in order to ensure everyone has a fun, and safe, experience.
• Santa Hat Hustle reserves the right to pull any person from the race who is endangering other runners or themselves.
• Bikes, roller blades, roller skates, scooters, etc. are not permitted on the course.
• Unregistered walkers/runners will be escorted off the course.
• If you plan to walk the course, we require that you line-up at the back of the race corral so as not to impede the runners. Similarly, runners/walkers with baby joggers, strollers, or dogs are asked to begin at the back of the race corral and are responsible for making sure they do not impede other participants.
• Headphones are allowed, but users are asked to be cautious.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The first week of December averages 30-42 degrees, but Michigan being Michigan, we urge all participants to check the weather and prepare for anything.
Online registration ends at 10am on Friday, December 1st.
In person registration will take place prior to race time on Saturday, December 2nd from 9:00am-10:30am at the heated structure located on 5th Street between Washington & Center Streets.
Mail-in registrations need to be received by Tuesday, November 28th.
Ultimate Fun Runs does not issue refunds. However, you can transfer your spot to another person by emailing info@ultimatefunruns.com or calling 248.543.1000
There are no age restrictions at Ultimate Fun Runs sponsored events.
Online registration ends at 10am on Friday, December 1st.
In person registration will take place prior to race time on Saturday, December 2nd from 9:00am-10:30am at the heated structure located on 5th Street between Washington & Center Streets.
Mail-in registrations need to be received by Tuesday, November 28th.
5K Runners & Walkers Receive:
• Medal, Santa Themed Swag & Tech Shirt
• Official Timing Chip for Run (Awards for Each Age Group)
• Post Race Party with Snacks, Santa & Friends, Keepsake Photos & Activities
• FREE ENTRY at SantaCon Royal Oak Pub Crawl on 12/9/17 1-6pm ($20 Value) for all Participants 21+ – Must Show Bib for Entry
Donner Dashers Receive:
• All Kids Receive a Finisher Medal & Santa Themed Swag (DOES NOT INCLUDE A SHIRT)
• Post Race Party with Snacks, Santa & Friends, Keepsake Photos & Activities
• Note: Donner Dash is for Kids 12 & Younger
There are a handful of parking garages and lots, as well as street parking, available in downtown Royal Oak.
Click Here for a detailed parking map.