Benefits "Achilles International." This adult and family-friendly race will go around the beautiful Veterans Memorial, cross over into The Parke community and funnel back out onto Ocean Parkway. At the finish line (same as starting point) runners will see the flags of each military branch on the Veterans Memorial. Dress up as your best Santa or another Christmas character for a fun & enjoyable 5K. Best-dressed will receive an award. The first 100 registered runners are guaranteed an event t-shirt. $25 pre-registration or $35 registration on day of race. Pre-register in person at the Ocean Pines Community Center at 235 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines, via phone at 410-641-7052 or online at raceentry.com.