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Arlington Hts. Santa Run draws more than 2,000

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Runners leave the starting line during Saturday's 5k Santa Run in Arlington Heights.

JOE LEWNARD | Staff Photographer

Rich Daubert is the first runner to complete Saturday's 5k Santa Run in Arlington Heights.

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Jennifer Benitez of Carol Stream is the first woman to finish Saturday's 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 Saturday's 5k Santa Run in Arlington Heights. Tommy turns four on Christmas Day.

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Runners leave the starting line during Saturday's 5k Santa Run in Arlington Heights.

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Runners wait for the sound of the starter's pistol during Saturday's 5k Santa Run in Arlington Heights.

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Runners approach the finish line during Saturday's 5k Santa Run in Arlington Heights.

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Hazel Nadal, 4, of Arlington Heights walks with her mom, Lydia, prior to Saturday's 5k Santa Run in Arlington Heights.

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About 2,000 Santas participated in Saturday's 5k Santa Run in Arlington Heights.

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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.