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Thousands lace up their shoes and don their Santa hats for ‘Run for a Claus’ at UC Irvine

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Kids run to the finish during the 4th Annual “Run for a Claus” 1-Mile Kids’ Run at UC Irvine on Saturday, December 2.   (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )
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Kids run to the finish during the 4th Annual “Run for a Claus” 1-Mile Kids’ Run at UC Irvine on Saturday, December 2.   (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )
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Pam Krawczyk wears elf shoes fpr the 4th Annual “Run for a Claus” 5k at UC Irvine on Saturday, December 2.   (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )
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Thousands of participants run during the 4th Annual “Run for a Claus” 5k at UC Irvine on Saturday, December 2.   (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )
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A group of runners dressed at reindeer participate in the 4th Annual “Run for a Claus” 5k and at UC Irvine on Saturday, December 2.   (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )
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Runners weave through the campus at UC Irvine during the 4th Annual “Run for a Claus” 5k on Saturday, December 2.   (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )
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Participants in the 4th Annual “Run for a Claus” 5k near the finish line on Saturday, December 2.   (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )
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Participants in the 4th Annual “Run for a Claus” 5k near the finish line on Saturday, December 2.   (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )
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A runner with a Christmas tree hat particiaptes in the 4th Annual “Run for a Claus” 5k on Saturday, December 2.   (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )
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A mother and daughter team run in the 4th Annual “Run for a Claus” 1-Mile Kids’ Run on Saturday, December 2.   (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )
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Thousand of medals are given to participants of the 4th Annual “Run for a Claus” 5k on Saturday, December 2.   (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )
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Participants cross a bridge on the UC Irvine campus during the 4th Annual “Run for a Claus” 5k on Saturday, December 2.   (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )
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Eva Sabas sits on Santa’s lap for a photo folloing the 5k on Saturday, December 2.   (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot )
By Daily Pilot staff
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Thousands of people ho-ho-hoofed it at UC Irvine on Saturday during “Run for a Claus,” a holiday-themed walk/run benefiting local charities and nonprofits.

Some participants in the fourth annual event donned seasonal costumes to compete in the main 5-kilometer race or 1-mile kids’ course.

All runners and walkers received a Santa hat and beard ahead of the races. Finishers received a medal and commemorative mug.

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Awards were given to the top finishers in each race, as well as for best costumes for children and adults.

Participants and spectators were able to visit a Holiday Expo offering family entertainment and free pictures with Santa Claus.

The event benefited organizations including Toys for Tots, the Salvation Army, the Long Beach Ronald McDonald House and Kids Run the OC. Participants also could choose a charity or cause and raise funds through the online CrowdRise platform.

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