If you’re looking to work off the turkey after the holidays or ramp up your fitness level in the New Year, there are numerous fun runs held throughout the year in Cayman. The events raise funds for various local charities and are a great way to step up your game. For a list of upcoming walks and runs, visit Cayman Active at caymanactive.com.
SANTA RUN
Saturday, 7 Dec.
This festive fun run supports the Cayman Islands Food Bank. The 5K walk/run starts from the Crescent at Camana Bay, at 6am. The event includes Santa Run T-shirts and prize draws. Register with eventpro.ky. Bring proof of purchase to the Camana Bay Visitor Centre to collect your T-shirt.
JINGLE BELL WALK/RUN
Sunday, 8 Dec.
The annual Jingle Bell Walk/Run starts at 7am at the Holiday Inn in Safehaven and supports the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre. Participants can choose to run or walk a 5K or 10K route, with Santa making an appearance to cheer everyone on. The event includes breakfast, raffle prizes, gifts for kids, and music. The fun run is open to all ages, as well as well-behaved dogs. Festive outfits are encouraged. Participants should bring their own water bottle. Register online at cicc.ky/event/jingle-bell-walk-run.
SANTA CYCLE
Sunday, 8 Dec.
Cycle through Camana Bay in this holiday event in support of rescue group One Dog at a Time. Choose to cycle a 5K, 6K or 10K route. Santa Cycle starts at 6:30am at Foster’s Supermarket. Participants are encouraged to dress as Santa or their favourite Christmas character. Cyclists receive a 10% discount off breakfast at the Edgy Vedge. Register online at odaat.ky.
DASHING THROUGH THE SAND
Thursday, 26 Dec.
The annual Boxing Day run on Seven Mile Beach brings out residents and visitors alike. Participants receive T-shirts, breakfast and entry into numerous prize draws. The 1.5-mile trek starts at 7:30am by Tillies. Register online at caymanactive.com.
ONE DOG JOG
Sunday, 5 Jan.
Save the date for another charity jog in support of One Dog at a Time. The 5K fun run starts at 7am at Safehaven. Dogs and kids welcome. Participants are entered in raffle draws. Register online odaat.ky.
This article originally appeared in the Christmas Wishes 2024 newspaper supplement.
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