All pre-registered runners for the 5K can pick up race packets, tee shirt and water bottle at Lakes Regional Healthcare’s Patient Registration Desk in Spirit Lake on Friday (November 20) between 3:00 and 8:00 pm. Race day registration and packet pick-up will begin at 7:45 am at the south entrance of Lakes Regional Healthcare. Late registrants are not guaranteed shirt/sizes.

The personal weight challenge portion of the Hold it for the Holidays event consists of an initial weigh-in between November 18 at 8:30 am until November 23 at 5:00 pm. Participants receive weekly email newsletters that have motivational articles, healthy recipe conversions for holiday/winter meals, exercise tips, area restaurant reviews and reviews of healthy meal options at area restaurants, and tips to prevent weight gain. Participants will also receive discount coupons at area restaurants reviewed in the newsletter and at area fitness clubs, an eco-friendly bag, and water bottle. A final weigh-in will occur between 8:30 am on January 4 through 4:00 pm on January 7. Those that lose or maintain their weight will get $10 back from their initial $15 participation fee, and may have the option of donating it to Upper Des Moines.

All participants will receive a long-sleeve event tee shirt, water bottle, eco-friendly bag along with snacks after the run/walk.

5K participants are encouraged to donate household supplies or non-perishable food items (please no canned vegetables) that will be given to Upper Des Moines for families in need. Participants that donate an item will have their name entered in a drawing to win a holiday gift package valued at $150.