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Santa’s Coming to Town: The Here Comes Santa 5K

For the last Live Event of 2022, we’re heading to Tempe, Arizona and celebrating the holidays with iFIT Trainer John Peel! Join the iFIT Community and don your festive holiday gear to make this event even more fun. Think Santa hats, reindeer antlers, or even candy canes! Take on this western 5K however you’d like. Walk, jog, or run it with us and get holly jolly with John!

Medal Option

The new Medal Option is available for the Here Comes Santa 5K! When you sign up for this paid option, you can participate along with your iFIT Community on your equipment or mobile device and earn the exclusive Here Comes Santa 5K medal. After the event, you’ll be able to redeem the medal.

This option has limited availability. Click here to register before 11:00 p.m. ET on Friday, December 9, 2022. To register, scroll down the page and enter the following access code to unlock the iFIT Medal Option: IFIT20225K

The Medal Option is for US members only. For more details, see the FAQ section below.

Meet iFIT Trainer John Peel

John Peel is a former NCAA Division I football player. Upon graduating, he relocated to Los Angeles, where he worked as a celebrity trainer. Since then, he’s moved back to his home state of Arizona. Using his extensive knowledge and fitness experience, he’s opened up his own personal gym. He specializes in circuit training and transforming your body and mind. John’s workouts are fun, fast-paced, and dynamic.

How it works

On Saturday, December 10 at 10 a.m. ET, you’ll join iFIT Trainer John Peel on your iFIT-enabled treadmill, elliptical, or through the iFIT app on your smartphone or tablet.

Join John and the iFIT family however you’d like. Use this 5K event as a recovery walk, work on jogging for longer distances, or challenge yourself to run the entire course! John will cover the 5K distance in roughly 35 minutes, so we invite you to join for as much of the time and distance at a pace that feels right for you. After finishing the race, you’ll receive your digital reward in your Trophy Case.

Joining the Live Event

Schedule the Here Comes Santa 5K on your iFIT-enabled treadmill, elliptical, or the iFIT app on your smartphone or tablet. On the day of, access the race on the home screen or in your calendar. To join the Here Comes Santa 5K from your home screen, see the “Latest from iFIT” section. Check out this blog to learn more about Live Event scheduling.

Join at least 10 minutes ahead of the starting time and scan the QR code to ask John questions about fitness, how he spends the holidays, or anything else!

Digital reward

Race bib

Download and print your race bib

From your iFIT Community

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Medal Option FAQs

What is the Medal Option?

We are excited to partner with event organizers and offer our members the opportunity to purchase medals for select Live Events. The medals are distributed by the event organizers, so be sure to check out the Live Events Calendar about other events offering this option.

How do I participate?

If you signed up for the Medal Option, no additional steps are required to participate. Follow these instructions to schedule or join the event on iFIT.

Where do I get my race bib?

You can download the race bib from our race blogs! Find this Live Event’s bib above.

Does the medal come with my entry?

Yes. For the Here Comes Santa 5K, the cost for this option is $20, which includes the race medal. Use code IFIT20225K to gain access to the iFIT Medal Option. You are not required to submit your timing or proof of completion to claim this reward.

Where do I submit my results after the event?

While some race organizers request race results, you are not required to submit your finish time to receive your medal.

Why is my finish time not shown on the event site results?

Because our Live Events are virtual through iFIT, your finish time will not be published on the race organizer’s website.

When will I get my medal?

All medals will be sent after the event by the Here Comes Santa 5K race organizers. If you registered for a medal prior to December 6th, you can expect to receive your medal in January 2023. If you registered for a medal December 6th or later, you can expect to receive your medal by February 1st. Please note, iFIT is not responsible for the distribution of these medals.

I wasn’t able to finish the race due to technical difficulties. Can I be issued a refund?

We’re sorry you weren’t able to finish the race! Because these are virtual Live Events, refunds cannot be issued. We instead invite you to complete the race after it's added to the iFIT Library. You will still receive your medal in the mail.

What if I have specific questions about the medal after the race?

For questions about race medals, please contact the Here Comes Santa 5K team here.

Disclaimer: This blog post is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. The above information should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, sleep methods, daily activity, or fitness routine. iFIT assumes no responsibility for any personal injury or damage sustained by any recommendations, opinions, or advice given in this article. Always follow the safety precautions included in the owner’s manual of your fitness equipment.

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Join Us for the Live Myrtle Beach 5K Race!

What better way to get your mind and body in shape for summer than racing in a 5K along a beautiful beach in South Carolina? At iFit, we are bringing this experience to you in the comfort of your home. Get ready to race with iFit Trainer Matt Pauson in Myrtle Beach during this upcoming LIVE 5K race! Whether this is your first 5K or 100th, you will be guided by Matt throughout the entire journey. Keep up the pace as you run or walk through this energetic city that offers views of exciting carnivals, bright buildings, and peaceful shores. You'll experience all that Myrtle Beach has to offer while putting in the work! Here is everything you need to know about the Live Myrtle Beach 5K Race running workout. How it works On May 1, 2021 at 7:40 a.m., ET, meet iFit Trainer Matt Paulson on your iFit-enabled treadmill or elliptical. You can also join the race on your tablet or smartphone with the iFit app. Here is more information on how to get ready to run or walk 3.1 miles with Matt: The race starts at 7:40 a.m., ET on May 1, 2021.Join the race as early as 10 minutes prior to ask Matt any questions you may have about the race, such as what type of landscapes you’ll be running or walking through, how difficult the route may be, and how to keep yourself motivated.Send in any questions or comments you may have prior to the start of the race, and Matt may answer them for you as you are moving through Myrtle Beach! Throughout the race, Matt will motivate you to push yourself all the way to the finish line. Best of all, if you complete the race as it is being streamed live, then you will receive an exclusive iFit medal in the mail! If you are unable to attend the live race, then you can access it at any time afterward in the iFit Library. Joining the race To join the race, log onto your iFit-enabled treadmill or elliptical, or the iFit app if you are outdoors or away from your equipment. You can begin streaming the race as early as 10 minutes prior to the 7:40 a.m., ET start time, so you can add any questions or comments you may have for Matt about the race. Training for the Myrtle Beach 5K Are you wondering how you can prepare yourself mentally and physically for the race? Whether you are a beginner runner or walker, or consider yourself an expert, you can prepare for this 3.1-mile run or walk by joining the April Challenge! The April Challenge is all about accommodating your unique lifestyle, and enabling you to choose workouts from the iFit Library that best suit your personal goals. Try hiking through the mountains of Switzerland on your treadmill to build up endurance for the race. Or, stride in Morocco on your elliptical to learn the foundations of good form, and much more. Even if you are already an expert on your machine, you can still join the April Challenge to prepare yourself both mentally and physically for the live race. Breathe steady, focus hard, and allow the energy of Myrtle Beach to push you to that finish line. Complete the entire Live Myrtle Beach 5K Race with Matt so you can receive that well-deserved, exclusive award. You can do it!