The South Berkely Christmas 5k is an exhilarating local race with tons of community energy. You will see people dressed up in Santa outfits and an array of racing ability that is inviting for all participants. The event occurs during the local Christmas Parade so the streets are lined with people. There was music to get the participants moving half way through and people cheering toward the end to encourage a strong finish. After finishing there was pizza and a great local expo event. This is a small town and it seemed that everyone came out for the 5k and parade. I would recommend this as a way to get in a festive mood and enjoy a great 5k experience.