The Snowflake Shuffle is a fundraiser for the College of Saint Benedict cross-country and track teams. So right off, it's a great running-related cause...and I'm both an alum and a track parent. In addition, the race is just plain fun. Almost everyone wears something holiday related like a Santa hat or even Christmas socks. Others go all out in full costumes. Some friends and I have gingerbread family outfits we wear complete with "Run, Run, Fast as you can!" on the backs and we got a gift certificate prizes for our efforts. The race itself is fairly competitive for citizen runners and walkers are both welcome and encouraged. Everyone gets hot chocolate at the awards which are useful items like gift certificates, water bottles or T-shirts. There are always a ton of door prizes including a pair of shoes at a local running shop. All the workers are CSB Track Athletes, so lovely enthusiastic ladies at every corner. We will be back in 2018!