120218 Santa Run (GS)

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Gregory Shaver for Shaw Media Santa’s run past a large inflatable Santa as they start their 5K run Sunday morning Dec. 2, 2018, while compete in the seventh annual Kiwanis Santa Run for Kids in Downtown Crystal Lake. Hundreds of runners took part in the Santa Run to raise money for agencies that impact the lives of kids in McHenry County.

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Gregory Shaver for Shaw Media Santas, Buddy Elf, and the Easter Bunny start their 5K run Sunday morning Dec. 2, 2018, as they compete in the seventh annual Kiwanis Santa Run for Kids in Downtown Crystal Lake. Hundreds of runners took part in the Santa Run to raise money for agencies that impact the lives of kids in McHenry County.

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Gregory Shaver for Shaw Media "I know him" shouts Chris Christensen dressed as Buddy Elf as he hugs Chris Haakk dressed as Santa Santa Sunday morning Dec. 2, 2018, as they compete in the seventh annual Kiwanis Santa Run for Kids in Downtown Crystal Lake. Hundreds of runners took part in the Santa Run to raise money for agencies that impact the lives of kids in McHenry County.

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Gregory Shaver for Shaw Media Megan Hode, Adam Baker, and Johathan Biskie race to the finish line Sunday morning Dec. 2, 2018, as they compete in the seventh annual Kiwanis Santa Run for Kids in Downtown Crystal Lake. Hundreds of runners took part in the Santa Run to raise money for agencies that impact the lives of kids in McHenry County.

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Gregory Shaver for Shaw Media Chris Christensen dressed as Buddy Elf races with Sydney Taylor Sunday morning Dec. 2, 2018, as they compete in the seventh annual Kiwanis Santa Run for Kids in Downtown Crystal Lake. Hundreds of runners took part in the Santa Run to raise money for agencies that impact the lives of kids in McHenry County.

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Gregory Shaver for Shaw Media Bob Blazier, Diana Kenney and Santa joke around outside the Raue Center For The Arts Sunday morning Dec. 2, 2018, before the start of the seventh annual Kiwanis Santa Run for Kids in Downtown Crystal Lake. Hundreds of runners took part in the Santa Run to raise money for agencies that impact the lives of kids in McHenry County.

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Gregory Shaver for Shaw Media Voices in Harmony sing Christmas carols in the lobby of the Raue Center For The Arts Sunday morning Dec. 2, 2018, before the start of the seventh annual Kiwanis Santa Run for Kids in Downtown Crystal Lake. Hundreds of runners took part in the Santa Run to raise money for agencies that impact the lives of kids in McHenry County.

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Gregory Shaver for Shaw Media Santa’s try to keep out of the rain before the start their 5K run Sunday morning Dec. 2, 2018, as they compete in the seventh annual Kiwanis Santa Run for Kids in Downtown Crystal Lake. Hundreds of runners took part in the Santa Run to raise money for agencies that impact the lives of kids in McHenry County.

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Gregory Shaver for Shaw Media Vicki Rank of Woodstock, helps pin on Billy Nolan's race number Sunday morning Dec. 2, 2018, before Nolan, of Wonder Lake, and his friend Michael Rank compete in the seventh annual Kiwanis Santa Run for Kids in Downtown Crystal Lake. Hundreds of runners took part in the Santa Run to raise money for agencies that impact the lives of kids in McHenry County.

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Gregory Shaver for Shaw Media Billy Aguilar stretches before his race Sunday morning Dec. 2, 2018, as prepares to compete in the seventh annual Kiwanis Santa Run for Kids in Downtown Crystal Lake. Hundreds of runners took part in the Santa Run to raise money for agencies that impact the lives of kids in McHenry County.

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Gregory Shaver for Shaw Media Tannis Centrangolo and Jennifer Fillicaro have their Santa faces on for the start of their race Sunday morning Dec. 2, 2018, during the seventh annual Kiwanis Santa Run for Kids in Downtown Crystal Lake. Hundreds of runners took part in the Santa Run to raise money for agencies that impact the lives of kids in McHenry County.

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Gregory Shaver for Shaw Media A dog runs along side a runner Sunday morning Dec. 2, 2018, during the seventh annual Kiwanis Santa Run for Kids in Downtown Crystal Lake. Hundreds of runners took part in the Santa Run to raise money for agencies that impact the lives of kids in McHenry County.

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Gregory Shaver for Shaw Media Volunteer Monica Furlong cheers for runners Sunday morning Dec. 2, 2018, as they compete in the seventh annual Kiwanis Santa Run for Kids in Downtown Crystal Lake. Hundreds of runners took part in the Santa Run to raise money for agencies that impact the lives of kids in McHenry County.

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Gregory Shaver for Shaw Media Runners cheer for other runners after finishing their race Sunday morning Dec. 2, 2018, during the seventh annual Kiwanis Santa Run for Kids in Downtown Crystal Lake. Hundreds of runners took part in the Santa Run to raise money for agencies that impact the lives of kids in McHenry County.