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Participants wait for the start of the 5th annual Michendorf Santa Run (Michendorfer Nikolauslauf) on December 8, 2013 in Michendorf, Germany. Over 900 people took part in this year's races, which included one for children and one for adults. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images) ( 454268251 )

Participants compete in the 5th annual Michendorf Santa Run (Michendorfer Nikolauslauf) on December 8, 2013 in Michendorf, Germany. Over 900 people took part in this year's races, which included one for children and one for adults. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images) ( 454268181 )

A dog runs alongside a participant in the 5th annual Michendorf Santa Run (Michendorfer Nikolauslauf) on December 8, 2013 in Michendorf, Germany. Over 900 people took part in this year's races, which included one for children and one for adults. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images) ( 454268179 )

A participant competes in the 5th annual Michendorf Santa Run (Michendorfer Nikolauslauf) on December 8, 2013 in Michendorf, Germany. Over 900 people took part in this year's races, which included one for children and one for adults. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images) ( 454268201 )

Participants compete in the 5th annual Michendorf Santa Run (Michendorfer Nikolauslauf) on December 8, 2013 in Michendorf, Germany. Over 900 people took part in this year's races, which included one for children and one for adults. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images) ( 454268185 )

Participants of the 5th Michendorfer Nikolauslauf (lit. Michendorf Saint Nicholas race) start their 10 kilometer fun run in Michendorf, Germany, Sunday Dec. 8, 2013. . (AP Photo/dpa, Ralf Hirschberger) ( Germany Fun Run )

A fireman clears the road for the 5th annual Michendorf Santa Run (Michendorfer Nikolauslauf) on December 8, 2013 in Michendorf, Germany. Over 900 people took part in this year's races, which included one for children and one for adults. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images) ( 454268193 )

Participants compete in the 5th annual Michendorf Santa Run (Michendorfer Nikolauslauf) on December 8, 2013 in Michendorf, Germany. Over 900 people took part in this year's races, which included one for children and one for adults. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images) ( 454268197 )

Participants leave the starting line in the 5th annual Michendorf Santa Run (Michendorfer Nikolauslauf) on December 8, 2013 in Michendorf, Germany. Over 900 people took part in this year's races, which included one for children and one for adults. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images) ( 454268249 )

Participants compete in the 5th annual Michendorf Santa Run (Michendorfer Nikolauslauf) on December 8, 2013 in Michendorf, Germany. Over 900 people took part in this year's races, which included one for children and one for adults. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images) ( 454268199 )

Participants compete in 5th annual Michendorf Santa Run (Michendorfer Nikolauslauf) on December 8, 2013 in Michendorf, Germany. Over 900 people took part in this year's races, which included one for children and one for adults. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images) ( 454268217 )

Children participants compete in the 5th annual Michendorf Santa Run (Michendorfer Nikolauslauf) on December 8, 2013 in Michendorf, Germany. Over 900 people took part in this year's races, which included one for children and one for adults. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images) ( 454268239 )

An announcer dressed as Santa Claus emcess from the back of a car during the 5th annual Michendorf Santa Run (Michendorfer Nikolauslauf) on December 8, 2013 in Michendorf, Germany. Over 900 people took part in this year's races, which included one for children and one for adults. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images) ( 454268225 )

A participant takes a cup of hot punch while competing in the 5th annual Michendorf Santa Run (Michendorfer Nikolauslauf) on December 8, 2013 in Michendorf, Germany. Over 900 people took part in this year's races, which included one for children and one for adults. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images) ( 454268209 )

A participant takes a cup of hot punch while competing in the 5th annual Michendorf Santa Run (Michendorfer Nikolauslauf) on December 8, 2013 in Michendorf, Germany. Over 900 people took part in this year's races, which included one for children and one for adults. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images) ( 454268215 )

A participant takes a photo with a mobile phone as he runs in the 5th annual Michendorf Santa Run (Michendorfer Nikolauslauf) on December 8, 2013 in Michendorf, Germany. Over 900 people took part in this year's races, which included one for children and one for adults. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images) ( 454268229 )

A participant warms up to compete in the 5th annual Michendorf Santa Run (Michendorfer Nikolauslauf) on December 8, 2013 in Michendorf, Germany. Over 900 people took part in this year's races, which included one for children and one for adults. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images) ( 454268175 )

Participants compete in 5th annual Michendorf Santa Run (Michendorfer Nikolauslauf) on December 8, 2013 in Michendorf, Germany. Over 900 people took part in this year's races, which included one for children and one for adults. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images) ( 454268189 )

Participants of the 5th Michendorfer Nikolauslauf (lit. Michendorf Saint Nicholas race) start their 10 kilometer fun run in Michendorf, Germany, Sunday Dec. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/dpa, Ralf Hirschberger) ( Germany Fun Run )