Photo: Hoodoo Adventure

Penticton will have the chance to run with Santa Claus later this month to promote physical activity for youth.

The Santa Rec Run will take place for the sixth-straight year on Nov. 25, beginning outside of Hoodoo Adventures at 10 a.m. and ending at the same location.

The route is down Lakeshore Drive, and participants have the option of a 10 kilometre run, a 5 km run or a kids fun run. 

Proceeds from the run go entirely to the Youth Outdoor Recreation Society, a non-profit program that funds outdoor activities for schools in the Okanagan-Skaha school district.

"We just found this a good way to help support the programs that we are passionate about, and put so much value into," Lyndie Hill said, owner of Hoodoo Adventures.

"A lot of times, budget is a barrier for schools to get involved in the different things that we do that can be so beneficial to getting kids outside and active."

Hill said when people register, they are able to pick which school their fees go to.

Last year's Santa run saw the largest turnout in its five years, raising close to $2,000. 

Hill said 150 people took part last year, and expects there could be up to 200 participants this year.

"We did bump (the date) up earlier this year, in hopes that the cold wouldn't scare people off," she added.

Registration for the run costs $15 dollars per person, or $40 for families of three-to-five with kids. 

Those wishing to participate can register here.