Super Santas Take to the Streets in Support of Local Conservation

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Amherstburg – Bells will be ringing in downtown Amherstburg as hundreds of jolly participants run, walk and wheel using mobility devices in support of local conservation efforts at Essex Region Conservation’s annual Super Santa 5K on Saturday, November 14, starting at 5 p.m.

A sea of Santas will flood the streets along the five-kilometre route, which winds its way through downtown Amherstburg and highlights a number of historic sites, including Fort Malden and Navy Yard Park.

“This is event is fun for the whole family. In addition to promoting healthy and active living, it is a great way to kick off the holiday season,” said Danielle Stuebing, Director of Communications for Essex Region Conservation. “It’s always amazing to watch nearly seven hundred Santas fill the streets in support of conservation efforts.”

Funds raised though this event will help support local conservation education programs for kids. “New this year, we’re also inviting all participants to help make an even bigger impact by bringing a non-perishable food item to support the Amherstburg Community Services Food Bank,” Stuebing adds. Following the race, participants are invited to enjoy the spectacular Amherstburg River Lights Festival taking place just steps away from the finish line at the new Riverfront Festival Plaza.

All participants will receive a free Santa suit to wear for the run, including a jacket, pants, belt, beard, and hat. Teams of ten or more will receive $5 off per participant, so grab your friends, cousins, and co-workers to join in the jolly fun - and save!

Since 1977, the Essex Region Conservation Foundation has been raising funds to support vital conservation projects in the Windsor-Essex County-Pelee Island region.