'Tis the season for hustle and bustle, holly and jolly, Santa — and don't forget the reindeer.

This Saturday's Get Fit Families Reindeer Race in Zelienople celebrates the season with races and fun runs for everyone in the holiday spirit. There's a 5k run starting at 9 a.m. followed by a 1 mile, then half-mile run. All the distances are beginner friendly.

Race director Joella Baker says that the races are also spectator friendly. The 5k event is a 2-loop, fairly level course and the half-mile is ideal for even the youngest participants. Walkers, dogs and strollers are welcome, too.

Joella expects at least 150 for Saturday's runs. Participants may sign up for one, two or all of the distances which run consecutively beginning with the 5k start at 9 a.m. The one-mile event follows at approximately 9:45, depending on when the 5k participants finish. The half-mile run should start by 10 a.m.

To add to the festivities, all participants are encouraged to dress in holiday attire. There will be a costume contest with prizes for best male, female and group costumes overall and in age groups.

All participants receive a commemorative Reindeer Race hat, goody bag and Christmas ornament. And all are welcome to join the post-race awards ceremony and party in the warmth of the Masonic Hall near Zelie's Community Park. There will be plenty of pizza, pasta, chicken and rice, cookies, hot cocoa and more. There's also a bake sale and auction to support Get Fit Families Triathlon program.

Reindeer Race offers awards for top three male and female finishers and age group awards for top three in categories from 4 and Under through 70+ in each distance. All participants aged 12 and under receive a finisher's medal while the first place boy and girl in groups ages 11 and Under and 12-18 also earn $250 scholarships to Get Fit Families Youth Triathlon program. Scholarships may be used for the 2020 summer triathlon program or for Get Fit Families summer camps.

Reindeer Race is the major fundraiser for the Get Fit Families triathlon program.

You may sign up for Reindeer Race events online until Thursday night. Day of event registration opens at 8 a.m. on Saturday at the Masonic Hall in Zelienople.

For more information about Get Fit Families Reindeer Race or to register online, visit www.active.com/zelienople-pa/running/distance-running-races/reindeer-race-2019 or call Joella Baker at 724-321-4265.

Saturday, 9 a.m.: Get Fit Families Reindeer Race, Zelienople. Choice of 5k or 1 Mile. active.com/zelienople-pa/running/distance-running-races/reindeer-race-2019Saturday, 9 a.m.: Oil City's Christmas Past Jingle Bell 5k, Oil City. 814-564-9102 or rebekah@morrisonhome.comSaturday, 10 a.m.: It's A Wonderful 5k, Indiana. Run around lake at Blue Spruce State Park. runsignup.com/Race/PA/Indiana/ItsAWonderful5KSaturday, 10 a.m.: Lakeview Area Public Library's Jingle Dash 5k Run/Walk & Kids Fest Fun Run, Stoneboro. Out and back course starts at Oakview Elementary School. beckiwilliams@hotmail.comSunday, 10 a.m.: Nittany Valley Half Marathon, State College. 570-690-3772 or nvhalfmarathon@gmail.comSunday, 11 a.m.: Clint Puller Memorial Toy Run 5k, Meadville. 724-992-9154 or michaelharry40@hotmail.comDec. 11, 6:30 p.m.: Mojo's Holiday Run and Celebration, Seven Fields. Fun run with refreshments at Mojo Running & Multisport. 724-772-2808Dec. 14, 10 a.m.: Jingle Bell Run, Pittsburgh. Choice of 5k or 1 Mile race, 5k, untimed 5k or kids 100 yard dash at 9:30 a.m. 412-219-7988 or lglace@arthritis.orgDec. 14, 10 a.m.: Snowflake 5k, Erie. Benefit for Northwest PA ALS Association starts at Rotary Pavilion on Presque Isle. Commemorative glassware to preregistered participants. runsignup.com/Race/PA/Erie/Snowflake5kDec. 19, 5 p.m.: Fleet Feet Holiday Lights Run & Charity Raffle, Pittsburgh. New location starting at Nova Place on Northshore. 412-851-9100 or www.fleetfeet.com/s/pittsburgh/events-2/fleet-feet-holiday-lights-runDec. 31, 3:30 p.m.: Harmony Silvester 5k, Harmony. Also 1 Mile Fun Run at 4:15 P.M. runsignup.com/Race/PA/Harmony/Silvester or saltemus@zoominternet.netDec. 31, 4 p.m.: Twilight 5k Run, 2 Mile Run and 2 Mile Walk, Hollidaysburg. Run through holiday light display at Lakemont Park. www.blairregionalymca.orgJan. 11, 1 p.m.: Run 2 Read Half Marathon, Fairmont, WV. Run through Prickett's Fort State Park. 304-366-6055 or www.wvrunning.com/R2R/Jan. 12, 9 a.m.: Frigid 5 Miler, Allison Park. Run in North Park. www.athlinks.com/event/frigid-5-miler-60867

Great Pumpkin Race 5k, Oct. 27: Joseph Harmanos, 1st Overall M, 18:52; Zachary Baker, 3rd Overall M, 20:13; Katie Cottrill, 1st Overall W, 20:25; Emma MacDonald, 2nd Overall W, 20:49; Thomas Zentner, 1st 11-14 M, 20:59; Jason Mudd, 1st 40-49 M, 21:25; Lily Flood, 1st 11-14 W, 22:37; John Urban, 1st 30-39 M, 22:45; Canaan Sauers, 3rd 11-14 M, 23:17; Clint Hartle, 2nd 40-49 M, 23:30; Bodey Balfour, 2nd 15-19 M, 23:58; Anna McGuan, 1st 40-49 W, 24:38; Mitch Radella, 1st 50-59 M, 24:45; Brad Clauss, 3rd 40-49 M, 24:51; Valerie Zbezinski, 1st 15-19 W, 24:58; Lexie Nieri, 1st 20-29 W, 25:05; David Bruni, 2nd 50-59 M, 25:19; Robert Pierce, 3rd 50-59 M, 25:19; Andrew Kraus, 26:23; Chrystal Zinkham, 2nd 40-49 W, 26:34; Ella Watters, 1st 10 & Under W, 26:35; Robert Watters, 3rd 30-39 M, 26:35; Lucy Hartle, 3rd 11-14 W, 27:15; Erin Hartle, 3rd 40-49 W, 27:40; Katie Kovacic, 1st 30-39 W, 27:57; Luke Kovacic, 2nd 10 & Under M, 27:58; James Christian, 3rd 10 & Under M, 27:59; Della Skoczylas, 2nd 10 & Under W, 28:26; Michael Poff, 1st 70+ W, 28:30; Gracie Hartle, 3rd 10 & Under W, 29:31; John Sestak, 1st 60-69 M, 30:33; J. Gary Sutton, 2nd 60-69 M, 30:47; Tyler Mesisca, 1st 20-29 M, 31:27; Lacey Anderson, 2nd 30-39 W, 32:36; Shawna Mielecki, 3rd 30-39 W, 32:36; Elizabeth Gruver, 3rd 15-19 W, 34:44; Arron Jones, 3rd 15-19 M, 34:52; Valerie Sands, 1st 70+ W, 38:30; Robert Sands, 3rd 70+ M, 40:50; Jenny Smith, 1st 50-59 W, 46:26; Mary Ann Thompson, 2nd 70+ W, 47:19; Justin Tenney, 2nd 70+ M, 47:20; Aiden Hicks, 24:26; Zak Sutton, 24:58; Henry Buchanan, 25:37; Ed Sutton, 25:47; Daniel Nolan, 26:23; Patrick Horton, 26:35; Rich Nolan, 27:05; Derek Hicks, 27:56; Derek Hicks, 27:56; Jaime Hreber, 27:56; Nicholas Christian, 27:59; Jonathan Allen, 28:44; Annabells Policella, 29:23; Robb Kipp, 30:17; Michelle Brochetti, 30:27; Mike Bauer, 30:57; Paige D'amico, 30:57; Lawrence D'amico, 31:11; Matt Buchwald, 31:38; Jojo Buckel, 31:44; Andrew Lariviere, 32:54; Owen Sacoulas, 34:46; Andrew Moulton, 34:46; Dave Byers, 36:15; Steffanie Lariviere, 36:36; Jennifer Kyyashko, 36:53; Jennifer Kyyashko, 37:04; Michael Baxa, Sr., 38:11; Fletcher Boice, 38:53; Amy Buchwald, 40:18; Kim Swedson, 40:36; Anna-Marie Christian, 41:59; Sara Porter, 42:20; Lucas Porter, 42:20; Zach Porter, 42:21; Sean Franz, 45:11; Tom Thompson, 47:19; Izabella Sacoulas, 47:40; Izabella Sacoulas, 49:11; Karen Boice, 49:36; John Ropelewski, 51:30; Frank Longobardi, 51:49Great Pumpkin 1 Mile, Oct.27: Zachary Baker, 1st Overall M, 6:13; Claudia Ierullo, 1st Overall W, 6:16; Judah Sauers, 2nd Overall M, 6:28; Emily Cottrill, 2nd Overall W, 7:08; Emily Harmanos, 3rd Overall W, 7:27; Brad Clauss, 1st 40-49 M, 6:39; Patrick Horton, 1st 11-14 M, 6:40; Connor Sheridan, 1st 7-10 M, 6:45; David Bruni, 1st 50-59 M, 6:51; Mitch Radella, 2nd 50-59 M, 6:54; Brent Cottrill, 2nd 40-49 M, 7:08; Christian Meyer, 3rd 7-10 M, 7:12; Matthew Stickle, 2nd 11-14 M, 7:30; Adam Byers, 3rd 11-14 M, 7:34; Cooper Buckel, 1st 11-14 W, 7:45; Zoe Faller, 1st 7-10 F, 7:55; Mike Bauer, 1st 30-39 M, 8:06; Lydia Pierce, 2nd 7-10 W, 8:25; Veronica Homison, 3rd 7-10 W, 8:25; Katelyn Buchanan, 1st 15-19 W, 8:27; Mike Faller, 3rd 40-49 M, 8:42; James Urban, 1st 6 & Under M, 9:07; Gabe Stickle, 2nd 6 & Under M, 9:18; Owen Fitzgerald, 3rd 6 & Under M, 9:27; Josh Stickle, 1st 15-19 M, 9:28; Peter M. Winkler, 1st 60-69 M, 9:57; John Urban, 2nd 30-39 M, 10:09; Johnie Faller, 1st 40-49 M, 10:12; Janet Mckinney, 1st 50-59 M, 10:13; Brigi Boosel, 2nd 6 & Under W, 11:00; James Zentner, 3rd 50-59 M, 11:30; Emma Buchanan, 2nd 40-49 W, 11:36; Daniel Shields, 3rd 30-39 M, 12:21; Virginia Shields, 3rd 6 & Under W, 12:21; Christine Fitzgerald, 1st 30-39 W, 12:21; Kathy Sims, 2nd 50-59 W, 12:26; Katie Boosel, 2nd 30-39 W, 13:03; Anastasia Ulintz, 2nd 11-14 W, 13:19; Naomi Sauers, 3rd 11-14 W, 13:19; J. Gary Sutton, 2nd 60-69 M, 14:13; Tiffany Watters, 3rd 30-39 W, 14:24; Tami Bruni, 3rd 50-59 W, 14:45; Jennifer Winkler, 1st 60-69 W, 15:51; Sharon Black, 1st 70+ W, 17:37; Carole Zwigart, 2nd 70+ W, 17:41; Sylvia Wack, 2nd 60-69 W, 21:44; Edward Sherman, 1st 70+ M, 21:44; Gabriel Urban, 8:10; Isaac Homison, 8:11; Will Kenyan, 8:34; Sara Palmer, 8:40; Chloe Boosel, 9:11; Olivia Clauss, 9:18; Michael Fitzgerald, 9:27; Tim Stickle, 9:27; Asher Buchanan, 9:34; Charlie Kenyan, 10:08; Luke Urban, 10:09; Raymond Humphreys, 10:17; Levi Buchanan, 10:17; Grady Knauf, 10:40; Sawyer Shreve, 11:07; Kendal Fitzgerald, 12:18; Jack Boosel, 13:05; Madison Clauss, 13:23; Brinlee Jo Muller, 13:44; Chad Zwigart, 13:47; Mary Lariviere, 14:21; Ella Watters, 14:28; Ellie Stickle, 15:42; Jonah Stickle, 15:43; Adam Stickle, 15:43; Luke Lariviere, 15:52; Nadia Buchwald, 16:27; Amber Zwigart, 17:38; Celia Buchanan, 18:26; Jeff Zbezinski, 19:20; Colleen Zbezinski, 19:20Send comments and suggestions: Patricia Neubert. Phone 724-352-4395. Email lotzak@consolidated.netPat Neubert is a running columnist for the Butler Eagle