ST. GEORGE — Before chowing down on treats or preparing to open presents next week, families joined in on a Southern Utah Christmas tradition Saturday morning — the “Run Run Reindeer” 5K in Ivins.
More than 500 runners joined this year, Colleen Rue said. Rue is a DJ for Planet 105.1, which helped conduct the event. Proceeds from the run also benefit Toys for Tots; over $1,000 was raised this year.
Multiple participants told St. George News that the “Run Run Reindeer” 5K has become a family tradition, including April Paxton. Her family participated in the Christmas-spirited 5K for the fourth time.
“It’s a great family tradition,” she said. “We do it every year with my family.”
Enjoy St. George News’ video coverage of the event in the media player top of this report.
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"Run Run Reindeer" 5K in Ivins, Utah, Dec. 22, 2018 | Photo by James Kreitzer, St. George News
Medals at the "Run Run Reindeer" 5K in Ivins, Utah, Dec. 22, 2018 | Photo by James Kreitzer, St. George News
"Run Run Reindeer" 5K in Ivins, Utah, Dec. 22, 2018 | Photo by James Kreitzer, St. George News
"Run Run Reindeer" 5K in Ivins, Utah, Dec. 22, 2018 | Photo by James Kreitzer, St. George News
"Run Run Reindeer" 5K in Ivins, Utah, Dec. 22, 2018 | Photo by James Kreitzer, St. George News
"Run Run Reindeer" 5K in Ivins, Utah, Dec. 22, 2018 | Photo by James Kreitzer, St. George News
"Run Run Reindeer" 5K in Ivins, Utah, Dec. 22, 2018 | Photo by James Kreitzer, St. George News
"Run Run Reindeer" 5K in Ivins, Utah, Dec. 22, 2018 | Photo by James Kreitzer, St. George News
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Markee Heckenliable has lived in St. George for 10 years and graduated from Dixie State University in 2018 with her bachelor's degree in mass communication. She's the former editor in chief of the Dixie Sun News, Dixie State's student-run news organization. She also served as features and news editor in the past. Markee is an avid coffee drinker and loves to spend time with her dogs more than her human friends.