Preceding the parade is the popular 1.2 miles Christmas Parade Dash, sponsored by the Pensacola Runners Association. With nearly 400 participants each year, the Dash uses the Cox Pensacola Christmas parade route just prior to the start of the parade. The race begins at 5:00 pm and is a maze through the downtown area lined with thousands of people cheering. The course ends at Plaza Ferdinand where a large candy cane is handed to each finisher. For more information on the Christmas Parade Dash, please visit www.pensacolarunners.com. Course Description : follows the route of the Downtown Christmas Parade. East on Garden, North on Palafox to Wright Street, then South on Palafox to Plaza Ferdinand
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Added by WhenCorp on December 4, 2012