Holiday Hustle 5K & 10K - Sacramento
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Holiday Hustle 5K & 10K Sacramento
The Holiday Hustle is a mapped neighborhood event in Sacramento centered at Valley Oak Park Picnic Shelter, 2780 Mabry Dr., Sacramento, CA 95835 (GPS 38.674562, -121.528582). Participants follow a map to find decorated houses and answer simple multiple choice questions at checkpoints. Checkpoints are shown as circles on the map; teams navigate to the house at each circle and answer a question such as "Who is dressed as Santa on the roof?"
Distances:
- 5 km - about 20 checkpoints
- 10 km - about 36 checkpoints
Teams may range from one to five people. Gender divisions include Women, Men, and Mixed. Age divisions include Junior, Open, Masters (average age 40+), and Family which pairs juniors and adults. After completing the course, participants return to the finish area for snacks, drinks, and socializing.
The event runs rain or shine and closed-toed shoes are recommended. Registration is available online and on the day of the event. A full refund is available for cancellations. Entry fees vary by date and category, with lower rates for earlier registration and reduced rates for students and juniors.
Public transit access is available; a regional transit route stops about a half mile from the park. Directions to the park include local freeway exits and surface streets. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
