McHenry County Santa Run for Kids
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McHenry County Santa Run For Kids
The McHenry County Santa Run For Kids is a holiday themed running event held at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake, Illinois on Sunday, December 6, 2026. The event offers two distances:
- 5K
- 1 Mile
All 5K registrants receive a complete Santa shirt or a Santa outfit; additional shirts are available for purchase for $15. The 1 Mile participants receive a finisher gift at the finish line. The 5K awards top overall male and female finishers and age group awards for 1st through 3rd place male and female in categories beginning at 14 and under, 15 to 19, 20 to 24 and continuing through 80 and older.
Pre-race packet pickup is provided at Smith Physical Therapy + Running Academy in Crystal Lake on the days before the event, and race day packet pickup is located at the Raue Center for the Arts. The event is organized by the McHenry County Races Foundation, which raises funds for local agencies. Registration is subject to a no refund policy for this fundraising event, and registration transfers are allowed up until the Friday prior to the race.
Volunteer roles for course marshals are offered with no fee. Sponsors named for recent editions include Smith Running Academy, Race Production by Trudy, Foglia Family Foundation, Snap On, The Running Depot, and Dunkin Donuts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
