Murphysboro Main Street Run for a Claus 5K Walk/Run

DEC

5

2026

Murphysboro Main Street’s Run for a Claus 5k Walk/Run on December 5, 2026 features age group awards, a best dressed prize, guaranteed shirts for early registrants, and proceeds to depot restoration.

Sat 5 Dec 2026

Murphysboro, Illinois

Website

3 miles

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Murphysboro Main Street "Run for a Claus" 5k Walk/Run

Murphysboro Main Street presents the 2026 "Run for a Claus" 5k Walk/Run on December 5, 2026 at 1701 Walnut St., Murphysboro, IL 62966. The event is open to youth and adult walkers and runners and includes both a 5k walk and a 5k run.

Participants are sorted into age categories with awards for first and second place finishes in each category. A separate prize will be awarded for the best dressed in Christmas themed attire. Registration opens November 1 and closes December 5. The registration fee is $35.00 for each event. Attendees who register before November 22 are guaranteed a shirt that lists event sponsors on the back; organizers will not order extra shirts for sale on race morning.

Packet pick up and same day registration are provided on the race day. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Murphysboro Main Street Old Depot Restoration project. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.