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Jessica Harden, at left, and Christy McDougal have some refreshments after finishing the 2018 Reindeer Dash 5K at Pure Fitness in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018.
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About 85 people participated in the 2018 Reindeer Dash 5K at Pure Fitness in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018. Among the runners were, from left, David Bivin, Denise Bivin, Dawn Higginbotham and Carley Bivin.
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A runner nears the finish line in the 2018 Reindeer Dash 5K at Pure Fitness in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018.
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A young man hands some water to Carley Bivin after she finished the 2018 Reindeer Dash 5K at Pure Fitness in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018.
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Runners cross the finish line in the 2018 Reindeer Dash 5K at Pure Fitness in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018.
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Christy McDougal, at left, and Jessica Harden near the finish line of the 2018 Reindeer Dash 5K at Pure Fitness in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018.
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Denise Bivin and Dawn Higginbotham near the finish line of the 2018 Reindeer Dash 5K at Pure Fitness in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018.
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Runners near the finish line as they participate in the 2018 Reindeer Dash 5K at Pure Fitness in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018.
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A runner nears the finish line in the 2018 Reindeer Dash 5K at Pure Fitness in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018.
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Cameron Covington, 20, of Pelham, Alabama, and Georgia Izard, 30, of Birmingham, Alabama, were the top male and female finishers in the 2018 Reindeer Dash 5K at Pure Fitness in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018.
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Erin Holtz, the owner of Pure Fitness in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, calls out names of the top finishers in the 2018 Reindeer Dash 5K and 1-mile family fun run on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018.
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Judy Bailey, at left and Shannon Miller rest after the 2018 Reindeer Dash 5K at Pure Fitness in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018.
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About 100 people participated in the 2018 Reindeer Dash 5K and 1-mile family fun run at Pure Fitness in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018. Among the runners were, from left, Kelley Beavers, Judy Bailey, Khiley Miller and Shannon Miller.
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A runner nears the finish line in the 2018 Reindeer Dash 5K at Pure Fitness in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018.
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A runner nears the finish line in the 2018 Reindeer Dash 5K at Pure Fitness in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018.
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A runner nears the finish line in the 2018 Reindeer Dash 5K at Pure Fitness in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018.
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A runner nears the finish line in the 2018 Reindeer Dash 5K at Pure Fitness in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018.
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Runners near the finish line as they participate in the 2018 Reindeer Dash 5K at Pure Fitness in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018.
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Runners near the finish line as they participate in the 2018 Reindeer Dash 5K at Pure Fitness in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018.
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Runners near the finish line as they participate in the 2018 Reindeer Dash 5K at Pure Fitness in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018.
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Runners near the finish line as they participate in the 2018 Reindeer Dash 5K at Pure Fitness in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018.
About 100 people took part in the 2018 Reindeer Dash put on by Pure Fitness in Vestavia Hills on Dec. 22.
The 5K and 1-mile family fun run, held in near-freezing temperatures, benefited On River Time, a nonprofit that aims to empower children of abuse and neglect through the experience of fly fishing.
The turnout for this year’s run was better than last year, when about 65 people came out for the first year of the event, said Erin Holtz, the owner of the Pure Fitness in Vestavia Hills and organizer of the race.
Last year, there was only the 1-mile fun run, and this year organizers decided to add a 5K, Holtz said. About 85 people ran the 5K, while 15 did the 1-mile fun run, she said. Runners were encouraged to wear Christmas-themed attire.
The top 5K finisher was Cameron Covington, 20, of Pelham, with a time of 21 minutes, 44 seconds. The top female finisher was Georgia Izard, 30, of Birmingham, with a time of 23 minutes, 15 seconds.