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Duluth News
MPR News Staff
Updated:

Photos: Dashing through the cold, Santas gather for fun run in Duluth

A large crowd of people in Santa outfits cross the finish line.
Participants begin the Wild Santa 5k Fun Run presented by Wild State Cider Saturday in Duluth. Over 900 racers showed up many of which were dressed in Santa Claus suits that were included with race registration.
Erica Dischino for MPR News

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Runners joined in a holiday dash in Duluth on Saturday, dressing up in Santa costumes for the Wild Santa 5K Fun Run.

Runners started and finished at Wild State Cider in Duluth on West Superior Street.

More than 900 racers showed up, many dressed in Santa Claus suits that were included with race registration.

The crowd braved the cold, with temperatures below freezing all day.

Three runners raise their arms after finishing the race in Santa costumes.
Participants cross the finish line of the Wild Santa 5K Fun Run presented by Wild State Cider on Saturday in Duluth.
Erica Dischino for MPR News
A large crowd of people in Santa outfits.
Racers stand on the sidelines to cheer others on after finishing the Wild Santa 5k Fun Run.
Erica Dischino for MPR News
A large crowd of people in santa outfits.
Participants wait outside Wild State Cider before the Wild Santa 5k Fun Run Saturday in Duluth.
Erica Dischino for MPR News
A large crowd of people in Santa outfits.
Racers cross the finish line of the Wild Santa 5K Fun Run on Saturday in Duluth.
Erica Dischino for MPR News
A large crowd of people in Santa outfits.
Participants begin the Wild Santa 5K Fun Run on Saturday in Duluth.
Erica Dischino for MPR News
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Racers near the finish line of the Wild Santa 5K Fun Run on Saturday.
Erica Dischino for MPR News
A large crowd of people in Santa outfits run down an empty street.
Racers participate in the Wild Santa 5K Fun Run in Duluth on Saturday.
Erica Dischino for MPR News
A person dresses as the Grinch in a Santa costume.
A racer dressed as the Grinch cheers for fellow participants near the finish line.
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A runner in a Santa costume.
A racer dressed in a Santa Claus suit runs in the Wild Santa 5K Fun Run in Duluth.
Erica Dischino for MPR News
A large crowd of people in Santa outfits.
Lindsay Edwards, 34, of North Branch, crosses the finish line of the Wild Santa 5K Fun Run in Duluth.
Erica Dischino for MPR News
A large crowd of people in Santa outfits.
Participants near the finish line of the Wild Santa 5K Fun Run on Saturday in Duluth.
Erica Dischino for MPR News
A large crowd of people in Santa outfits.
Participants near the finish line of the Wild Santa 5K Fun Run Saturday in Duluth.
Erica Dischino for MPR News
A person runs in a Santa costume.
A racer dressed in a Santa Claus suit runs in the Wild Santa 5K Fun Run on Saturday in Duluth.
Erica Dischino for MPR News
A woman in a Santa costume raises her arms.
A racer dressed in a Santa Claus suit runs in the Wild Santa 5K Fun Run.
Erica Dischino for MPR News
A large crowd of people in santa outfits.
Participants wait inside Wild State Cider before the Wild Santa 5K Fun Run on Saturday.
Erica Dischino for MPR News
A man with a santa costume stretches.
Dustin Thompson, 36, of Bayfield, Wis. stretches before the Wild Santa 5k Fun Run presented by Wild State Cider Saturday.
Erica Dischino for MPR News
Two people in santa outfits sit in a car.
Luke Levasseur, 24 (left) warms up in the car with Hudson Dean, 26, both of Duluth. Both were dressed in Santa suits before the Wild Santa 5K Fun Run on Saturday.
Erica Dischino for MPR News