Salida, Colorado (United States of America) - "Christmas Mountain 5 Mile Run". Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend and the lighting of Christmas Mountain in Salida with a 5 mile and 1 mile race! The 5 mile course begins and ends by Riverside Park in downtown Salida. Race course is very scenic and mostly flat (around 160 feet of elevation gain) and takes place on city and county roads and gravel or concrete pedestrian paths. This event is designed for all runners, and we encourage all ages and abilities to come out! Packet pickup, post race drinks and snacks, and awards will also take place in Riverside Park in downtown Salida. Custom race socks will be included with this year's 5 mile race registration. Race begins at 10am, giving participants time to sleep in after Thanksgiving, and then relax with friends and family before heading back to downtown Salida for the lighting of Christmas Mountain. Festivities in town associated with this event include the annual Christmas Mountain parade, beginning at 6pm, followed by fireworks. This is one of Salida's biggest and most celebratory nights each year. The goals of this event are to encourage health, fitness, fun, and community connection around the Thanksgiving holiday; to offer another competitive racing opportunity in Chaffee County; and to raise money during the holiday season for the Chaffee County Community Foundation. Prize money will be offered to the top finishers (TBD in 2024, but 2023 was the following:) top 3 M/F overall ($150/$100/$75), along with the first place M/F masters runner ($100). There will also be a one mile run, which will begin at approximately 10:05am. Participants will run down Sackett Avenue, turn around after 1/2 mile, and head back to the finish line. This race will be timed, all competitors will receive a participant ribbon, and post race snacks are included. www.runsignup.com/Race/CO/Salida/ChristmasMountainRun

Memphis, Tennessee (United States of America) - "Run Santa Run Memphis". Embark on a festive journey through our Christmas-themed race series, Run Santa Run, offering options for every level of runner with our 5K, 10K, and half marathon routes. As you stride through the winter wonderland, the air is filled with the merry melodies of Christmas music, infusing every step with holiday cheer. Recharge at the finish line with an array of delectable sweets, from candy canes to ginger bread cookies ensuring a sweet reward for your hard-earned miles. But the true prize awaits as you receive our magnificent finishing medals, each one a shining testament to your endurance and holiday spirit. And don't forget to grab one of our stylish participant shirts, featuring charming designs that capture the essence of the season. As the perfect finale, meet our live Santa Claus, ready to spread joy and pose for unforgettable photos, ensuring that your Christmas memories are as magical as the race itself. Join us for a celebration of fitness, fun, and the most wonderful time of the year! #RunSantaRun. www.run-santa-run.com

Osteria Nuova di Montelabbate (Pesaro-Urbino), Marche (Italy) - "Osteria dei podisti Run". [Italian] Prima edizione. Competitiva e non competitiva di km 10,100. Inizio partenze alle ore 9:40 da piazza Lombardi. Per inf. tel. 334.3585679.

Lecco, Lombardia (Italy) - "Women in Run, Insieme è più bello". [Italian] Terza edizione. Non competitiva di km 17 / km 14 / km 8. Partenza alle ore 9:30 da piazza Riccardo Cassin (ex area La Piccola). Per inf. tel. 333.7606047.

San Martino Alfieri (Asti), Piemonte (Italy) - "Corsa della Barbera". [Italian] Terza edizione. Non competitiva di km 8,300. Partenza alle ore 10 dalla piazza del paese. A tutti i concorrenti bottiglia di vino Barbera. Per inf. tel. 329.6467285.