Holiday cheer meets island energy Dec. 12-13 as two days of activities surround this year’s Rudolph Red Nose Run, one of Key West’s holiday 5Ks.
Presented by A Positive Step of Monroe County (APSMC) and the Key West Southernmost Runners Club, the family-friendly 5K, now in its 17th year, welcomes participants of all ages and abilities.
The Southernmost Beach Café, 1405 Duval St., will serve as the 5K hub, while the Southernmost Beach Resort, 1319 Duval St., will host the run’s surrounding pool parties and special events.
“For 17 years the Rudolph Red Nose Run has been a joyful way for people to come together in support of local kids and families — and our new, surrounding events promise to make it an even more memorable weekend for residents and visitors,” said APSMC founder and executive director Billy Davis.
Rudolph Run registration includes a complimentary event T-shirt. Proceeds benefit the APSMC Idle Hands Summer Youth Employment Program, which serves some of Monroe County’s highest risk youth and their families. Donations are tax deductible.
A Positive Step of Monroe County, a nonprofit organization, has served high-risk youth and families since 1999, providing support, mentorship and opportunities for success. More information is at apsmc.org/annual-5k.
FRIDAY, DEC. 12
- 1 to 4 p.m. — Welcome Racers Pool Party at Southernmost Beach Resort Pineapple Pool.
- 4 p.m. — Conch shell blowing lessons & contest (Run participants only) at Pineapple Pool
- 5-7 p.m. — Rudolph Run packet pickup at Southernmost Beach Café.
SATURDAY, DEC. 13
- 7 a.m. — Race-day checkin at Southernmost Beach Café.
- 8 a.m. — Rudolph Red Nose Run start
- 1 to 4 p.m. — Recovery pool party at Southernmost Beach Resort Pineapple Pool
- 5 p.m. — Merry Market opens at the South Beach area featuring local artisan wares and farmer’s market offerings.
- 6 to 8p.m. — Meet the Mermaids & Swim Night at Shores Pool
- 7p.m. — Christmas Queen Pageant at the Shores Pool. Rudolph runners are encouraged to continue the revelry and compete in the pageant.
