About Santa Cops 4 Kids
The Santa Cops 4 Kids benefit is an annual event that was formed in 2016 by members of the Rockwall Police Department and Rockwall Police Officers Association. The goal of Santa Cops 4 Kids is to further the efforts of the Children's Advocacy Center of Rockwall County by raising awareness about child abuse as well as raise funds for the Rockwall County Children's Advocacy Center, through a 5K, 10K and 1 mile family fun run.
The Santa Cops 4 Kids benefit will raise much needed funding for services and advocacy efforts that will improve the lives of children affected by physical and sexual abuse within Rockwall County and also to whom may ever receive services offered the the Children's Advocacy Center of Rockwall County. Since 2016, Santa Cops 4 Kids raised over $90,000 to further the efforts of the Children's Advocacy Center of Rockwall County.
Learn more about our mission at Santa Cops 4 Kids Run
New in 2021 - Bring a new unwrapped children’s toy ($5 minimum please) to the run and receive a $5 saving coupon for your 2022 Santa Cops Race Registration! Toys will be distributed to kids in Rockwall just in time for Christmas!
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Virtual Race
Can't come to the race?
You can race with us anyway - sign up for the VIRTUAL RUN!
A virtual run can be completed at any location. You can walk, use the treadmill, run outside or participate in another race. This is a great way for the rookie athlete to build up confidence to show up for the real thing! Or if you have raced with us before but you have to go out of town, sign up for the VIRTUAL RACE!
Virtual races are a great way to stay fit, motivated, have the sense of participating and get a great t-shirt in the mail the week after the race!
You can send the evidence of completing the race distances to virtual@playtri.com. You can send a screenshot from an app, your watch, your laptop or even a photo of your treadmill results for your runs. You can use MayMyRun / MapMyRide, Strava, Garmin or any other digital fitness app. Your t-shirt will be mailed to you the week after the actual race. HAVE FUN AND BE SAFE OUT THERE!
Location
Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium
1215 T L Townsend Dr,
Rockwall, TX 75087
Race Day Schedule
7:15 AM Late Registration & Packet Pickup Open
8:15 AM Late Registration & Packet Pickup Close
8:15 AM Santa Chase
8:20 AM 1 Mile Fun Run
8:45 AM 5K Start
Course
Race takes place at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium.
Race course map
Course Note:
The course officially closes at 10:45am for all participants.
This 5K event is insured and sanctioned by USA Track & Field.
Per USATF safety rules and insurance, no pets are allowed on the 5K course. (We love our furry kids too, but safety first.)
Strollers are allowed to be safely integrated into USATF sanctioned events.
Pets are welcome in the 1M event. The 1M event is not timed.
The minimum age to participate in the 5K is 6 years. No minimum age for the 1 mile and Santa Chase.
The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved.
Pricing
Runners registered by the end of the day on December 1st are guaranteed a t-shirt of the desired/ ordered sizes. Our t-shirts order must be ordered on December 2nd, your t-shirts must be printed and shipped. After we place our order to the printing company, we can only guess what sizes might runners sign up for. If you love fun race t-shirts - sign up now and have yours guaranteed!
5K
until November 30, 2021 $30.00
December 1st, 2021 - December 18, 2021 $35.00
YOUTH 5K
until November 30, 2021 $20.00
December 1st, 2021 - December 18, 2021 $25.00
1 MILE FUN RUN
until November 30, 2021 $15.00
December 1, 2021 - December 18, 2021 $20.00
VIRTUAL 5K
now until - December 18, 2021 $30.00
Santa Chase:** FREE (no t-shirts)
Eligibility - The minimum age to participate in the 5K is 6 years, no minimum age for the 1 Mile. The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved. For younger participants, please contact events@playtri.com.
*Youth price for children 14 and under
**Maximum age for the Santa Chase is 10.
Packet Pickup
We encourage participants to sign up online ahead of packet pickup to minimize waiting lines.
Thursday, 12/16 and Friday, 12/17
from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM: at Rockwall Cycling
Race Day Onsite Packet Pickup Saturday, December 18, 7:15AM-8:15AM. Picking up your race packet before the race day will help minimize long lines before the start of the event.
Late registration will be available at the packet pickup. Please note that no cash will be accepted. All new registrations must be completed on your mobile device via credit card.
REFUND POLICY
No Refunds or Transfers allowed.
Couch to 5K Training Plan
Train for the 5K distance with the Couch to 5K Training Plan:
The Eight Week Training Plan Download here
The Four Week Training Plan Download here
5K AWARDS
Awards will be given to the Overall and Masters Male / Female. Age group awards will be given out as follows: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Swag
Long Sleeve Shirt (Santa Chase does not get a t-shirt).
Runners registered by the end of the day on November 30 are guaranteed a t-shirt of the desired/ ordered sizes. T-shirts order must be ordered on December 1st your t-shirts must be printed and shipped. After we place our order to the printing company, we can only guess what sizes might runners sign up for. If you love fun race t-shirts - sign up now and have yours guaranteed!
Results
Race Updates and Reminders
All last-minute updates and reminders will be posted on the Playtri Facebook Page. Like us so you get all the up-to-date information!
Weather
Average temperature on race day: low 40 - high 60.
For safety reasons, Playtri Racing reserves the right to modify or cancel a race due to severe weather conditions. When severe weather is present, all precautions will be made to ensure the safety of the athletes.
Chip Timing
The 5K is a chip timed event. Each participant will be required to wear a timing chip in order to be counted in the results. Timing chips are assigned to participants according to bib number. We will be using disposable chips for this event that you will receive attached to your bib at packet pickup.
The 1M event is not timed.
Volunteers
Please sign up hereif you would like to help make this great event happen! We could not go on without volunteers - thank you!
Race Contact
If you have any questions or need any additional information, email us at events@playtri.com.
PHOTOGRAPHY
By Registering for this event, AAZ Event Productions, has consent to all Race photography and videos from the event to use in any advertising, marketing & promotional materials.
BENEFITING CHARITY
The Santa Cops 4 Kids benefits Child Advocacy Center for Rockwall County .
Visit us at santacops4kids.org
SPONSORS
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