Santas on the Loose 5k, and One Mile Walk/Run LIVE on December 5, 2020 was epic.
Thank you to all the runners who came out, our fabulous volunteers, sponsors, and the Webster Groves Public Library.

n addition you can do a virtual run and post your time and get the same great swag.
Elves on the Loose for kids under 11 will be virtual and lots of fun.
Details on the Elves event for kids 11 and under is below the sponsor thank yous - just scroll down a bit.
A portions of the proceeds benefit:
 AWARDS-Due to Covid-19 safety protocols, we will not have any awards ceremony on site, but winners will be sent their awards using the USPS address they used upon registration.
Categories of awards are:  Overall Male- Female, 14 and under M-F; 15-17  M-F;18-29 M-F;30-39 M-F; 40-49 M-F; 50-59 M-F; 60-69 M-F; 70+ M-F

Course is changed for 2020

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5K Race Route: Start on Orchard Avenue next to the Webster Groves Public Library,(301  E. Lockwood), runners go North on Orchard, Left(L) on Rosemont, Right (R) on Glen Road, R on Oakwood, R on Park Road,  L on N. Bompart, R on Oakwood, L on Spring, L on Amelia, L on Fairlawn,R on Oakdwood, L on N. Bompart, R on Oakwood, L on Glen Road, L on Rosemont, R on Orchard and the finish line will be in the west parking lot for the library on Orchard.
One Mile Walk/Run: Starting at 8:45 a.m., this will travel on Orchard and turn right on Oakwood, turn at Joy Avenue, then go L on
Glen, L on Rosemont, and then R on Orchard to the finish.

Routes is subject to change at the discretion of the race organizer.
Route Map for 5k
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Route Map for One Mile Run/Walk
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Sponsors - We thank you!

 Reindeer Sponsor
Santa's Cheerleader
 Reindeer Sponsor
Elves on the Loose Sponsor:

In Kind Sponsor (water):

Elves on the Loose goes Virtual with a contest

It's time to show everyone your best Elf in Action in photos of you doing a good deed!
The Elves on the Loose  is now a virtual event  with some exciting new features.
 Kids 11 and under are encouraged to become a “elf in action.”
By registering to be an “elf in action” each registered child will be sent via USPS an Elves on the Loose facemask, a coupon for a free kids meal from Raising Cane‘s Chicken Fingers and a certificate certified they are an Elf in Action. There’s an opportunity to win a grand prize in a photo contest.  Elves in action are encouraged to display their  best Elf skills in how he or she is training for Christmas. Some ideas include:
  • Showing healthy behaviors like the Elves do in preparation for Christmas such as exercising, training to deliver gifts, making presents...
  • Showing how they are helping their family, friend or neighbors with some holiday kindness.  
  • Showing any other creative ways that the ‘elf’ is using this time to be an Elf in Training for Christmas.  
Make sure you are wearing the Elves on the Loose facemask in the photos you submit. When the photo of the elf displaying their skills is shared on either Facebook and/or Instagram using the hashtag #ElvesontheLoose2020 AND #stlcrisisnursery , they become entered in the prize drawing.  The four (4) winners will be selected at random and will win a package that includes A gift basket from Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers with a plush dog and two gift cards, and one of the following:
-a book from The Novel Neighbor (up to $20),
-an XL pizza from Racanelli's for the family,
- a take home  bubble ornament craft kit from Yucandu
- an XL pizza from Racanelli's for the family.
Parents and caretakers can sign up their elf (11 or under as of the end of 2020) at: https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/SaintLouis/SantasOnTheLoose
Elves on the Loose and Santas on the Loose are both organized by the Webster Groves/Shrewsbury/Rock Hill Area Chamber of Commerce, and a portion of the proceeds benefits Saint Louis Crisis Nursery