r/running • u/142riemann • 2d ago

Discussion Merry Christmas to everyone out there in your Santa hats!

I can't run with a Santa hat because my head gets too sweaty, but I love seeing them on others on the trail.

My favorite part about running on Christmas morning is the handwaves and greetings -- from the regulars and strangers alike. What's yours?

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u/DrinkSodaBad 2d ago

Today is Christmas. I shat my pants while running.

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u/ShockoTraditional 2d ago

A visitation from Mr Hankey

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u/RedBalloone 2d ago

For real, I'm so sorry this happened to you but... Lmao

This happened to me when I was 16 on a run with my boyfriend. Fucking horrible lol 18 years later and it's a funny (embarrassing) memory!

In case you were upset about it, just wanted to let you know, it might become just a funny memory one day! Hope you were somewhat close to home and able to change quickly!

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u/designer-farts 2d ago

This be my biggest fear. Thank you for your service

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u/Effuifyoudwnvoteme 2d ago

I ran with a Burger King hat one time and someone in a car threw an apple at me.

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u/BuckeyeInMich 2d ago

Were you in Appalachia?

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u/[deleted] 2d ago

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u/142riemann 2d ago

Ha! Is that like fresh fruit for fuel during races? (Thinking positively here.)

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u/Ennas_ 2d ago

Hahaha! I have never run with a santa hat, but I've walked with an orange hat for King's Day and that got me a lot of friendly smiles.

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u/CreativeUpstairs2568 2d ago

Is this subreddit now also gekoloniseerd?

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u/Ennas_ 2d ago

Haha, you never know! 🇳🇱

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u/nonachosbutcheese 2d ago

Ik hou dr zo van....

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u/CF_FI_Fly 2d ago

I love a long solo run on Christmas (and Thanksgiving).

I didn't see many people dressed up today but it was in the low 60s when I finished.

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u/142riemann 2d ago

I’m jealous. It was cold and foggy here. But the ground was dry, so that’s something to be grateful for. Merry Christmas! 

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u/RedBalloone 2d ago

I fractured my ankle on December 20th. I couldn't do my annual Christmas run this year.

I'm both insanely jealous and happy seeing the others run with their hats today 🥹

Happy run guys! And merry Christmas!

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u/142riemann 2d ago

I’m sorry to hear about your ankle. Rest and heal right up. We’ll see you back out there soon! 

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u/k2c0a6j 2d ago

Damn it man…I ran 6+ with a noodle and never thought about my Santa hat…

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u/142riemann 2d ago

I ran 6.2 so I could eat extra noodles! 

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u/giddyupgoldie8 1d ago

I definitely had my Santa hat on for my Christmas run yesterday🧑‍🎄

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u/fisch02 1d ago

I ran yesterday and didn’t even think about wearing one, lost opportunity. A few years ago I did a Santa run, it was just a 5k. The registration fee included a lightweight Santa suit and hat.

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u/142riemann 1d ago

Whoa, a full Santa suit would really be something to see. Goals!

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u/Yrrebbor 2d ago

I didn't see a soul on the Van Cortlandt trails in the late afternoon.

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u/142riemann 2d ago

We were all napping on the couch, Christmas food coma. 

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u/Goatbiter 1d ago

Merry Christmas! I did it for the first time this year since we had some Santa hats going spare at work the day before. Seeing my shadow with the pompom bobbing around made me happy. I live in Korea, so I got both bemused and amused looks.

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u/marejohnston 1d ago

Ran in my Krampus shirt 🐐🧺

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u/142riemann 1d ago

A guy in my running group says Krampus = less calf cramp. Win-win!

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u/alizabs91 1d ago

Didn't run with a Santa hat, but I did do a 5k on Christmas! Unfortunately I didn't see any other runners.

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u/TheBarbieDolly 19h ago

Merry Christmas