Photo by Jon Anderson
Christy McDougal, at left, and Jessica Harden near the finish line of the 2018 Reindeer Dash 5K at Pure Fitness in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018.
Pure Fitness in Vestavia Hills plans to host its fifth annual Reindeer Dash on Saturday, Dec. 18.
Participants will be able to dress in their favorite holiday attire and run in a 5K for $30 or a one-mile fun run for $20.
All proceeds from the race will go to the Arc of Central Alabama — an organization that supports people with intellectual and developmental disorders through various programs such as employment and residential services.
Reindeer Dash
WHERE: 1425 U.S. 31, Suite 115
WHEN: Dec. 18, 7:30 a.m.
COST: 5K for $30, one-mile fun run for $20
WEB: eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-walk-for-a-claus-tickets-203513914597
The Arc of Central Alabama provides services to over 800 people throughout both Jefferson and Blount counties. Services are provided via:
- Community Day and pre-vocational training at seven Arc campuses
- Residential Services for over 320 individuals in 88 homes
- Early Intervention for toddlers and their families
- Employment Support
The Reindeer Dash was based on an event that Erin Holtz, owner of Pure Fitness, would participate in when she was a child in her hometown. Holtz said that she and other organizers thought it was a good idea to raise money for an organization that does important work. Registration packets will be available Friday, Dec. 17, or the morning of the race at 7 a.m. The race will be at 7:30 a.m.
