Run For a Claus - Marshall
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Run for a Claus
The Marshall Area YMCA presents Run for a Claus on December 4 at Independence Park in Marshall, MN. The event is an evening fun run and walk that follows a 1-mile route through the park's holiday light displays.
The entry fee is $15 per participant plus an online registration processing fee. Proceeds support Prairie Home Hospice and Community Care and the Marshall Area YMCA Y Cares Campaign. Gift bags are guaranteed for participants who register by November 19. In case of inclement weather the event will be rescheduled for December 18, 2026; refunds are not available.
Participants can gather after the route around a fire pit for complimentary hot chocolate and candy canes. The event is open to the local community and welcomes runners and walkers of all ages. Strollers and leashed pets are permitted. Festive attire such as holiday hats, sweaters, or Santa suits is encouraged. This is not a competitive, chip-timed run.
Practical details include check-in at the covered picnic shelter next to the Independence Park parking lot off East Lyon Street and free parking in the Independence Park lot off East Lyon Street. The event is presented by First Independent Bank. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.