Arlington Hts. Santa Run draws more than 2,000
More than 2,000 Santas gave a festive feel to downtown Arlington Heights Saturday morning as the town’s Rotary chapter held its annual Santa Run.
The weather was perfect as Arlington Heights Village President Arlene Mulder officialy launched the run at 10 a.m. at Campbell and Dunton streets. Among the 2,012 runners in the 5K race, Rich Daubert was the first man to cross the finish line and Jennifer Benitez was the first woman.
Rich Daubert is the first runner to complete Saturdays 5k Santa Run in Arlington Heights.
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Jennifer Benitez of Carol Stream is the first woman to finish Saturdays 5k Santa Run in Arlington Heights.
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Tommy Wagner, 3, of Mount Prospect is seated on the shoulders of his dad, Ken, following Saturdays 5k Santa Run in Arlington Heights. Tommy turns four on Christmas Day.
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Runners leave the starting line during Saturdays 5k Santa Run in Arlington Heights.
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Runners wait for the sound of the starters pistol during Saturdays 5k Santa Run in Arlington Heights.
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Runners approach the finish line during Saturdays 5k Santa Run in Arlington Heights.
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Hazel Nadal, 4, of Arlington Heights walks with her mom, Lydia, prior to Saturdays 5k Santa Run in Arlington Heights.
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