McHenry County Santa Run for Kids
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McHenry County Santa Run For Kids
The McHenry County Santa Run For Kids takes place on December 6, 2026 at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake, Illinois. The event offers both a short fun run and a longer community run/walk around the local area.
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Run/Walk
Registration fees are listed for each distance; the 1 Mile fee appears as $18.04 and the 5K fee is shown in a range from $39.44 to $50.14 depending on registration timing. Volunteer roles are available for course marshals at no cost.
Pre-race packet pickup is scheduled at Smith Physical Therapy + Running Academy at 110 W. Woodstock Street on the days before the event, and packet pickup on event day is located at the Raue Center for the Arts. All 5K registrants receive either a complete Santa shirt or a Santa outfit, and additional shirts are available for purchase for $15. A free 50 yard kids dash is included in the event program, and 1 Mile participants receive a finishers gift at the finish line.
Awards for the 5K include top overall male and female plus age group awards for male and female competitors in 1st through 3rd places across age categories from 14 and under up through 80 and over. The event supports the McHenry County Races Foundation mission of raising funds for local agencies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
