For further information CONTACT:
Perry Albritton at 863 258-2958
Rena Wood at 863-604-7217
Fred DeLoach at 863-294-6995
OR
Santa's Run Fest For Our Kids
Winter Haven Optimist Club
5K, 10K, 15K & Kids' Sprints
December 20, 2025
Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce Building
401 Ave B NW
Finisher Medals for 5K, 10K, & 15K
Awards for normal age divisions
Tech shirts for 5K, 10K, & 15K
All kids receive cotton shirts with race logo
Dec. 20, 2025
Service to youth and community has been the foremost principle of the Optimist Clubs for more than 90 years.ActivitiesPromise Yourself :
To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.
To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.
To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
School Supplies Donations
Santa's Run Fest For Our Kids, 5K, 10K, 15K
and Kids' Sprints
Family - Social/Church/School - Corporate
5K Team Competitions
Oratorical Contest for Middle and High School Students
Respect for Law Award Presentation
Scholarships for Local Graduating SeniorsElementary School Socks and Underwear Collection
Donations for Homeless High School Students
School Supplies Drive
Various Donations to School and Community Requests
Follow link to the Race website
43rd Optimist Oratorical Contestants from
Winter Haven Senior, Berkley Accelerated Middle & Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy.
Join UsWinter Haven Optimist Club
Friend Of Youth
Optimist CreedSocks and underwear donations to elementary schools.
Club presentation to the residents of Lake Ashton.
At this time there are over 20 members. We represent various cultures, vocations, interests, and abilities. We are delighted for you to come and visit us. There is, of course, a need for a greater membership as we expand our programs.
1st & 3rd Monday
at 4:00 p. m.Beef O' Bradys
300 Cypress Gardens Blvd
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-9464