Rotary Santa Run Walk
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Rotary Santa Run - Arlington Heights
Rotary Santa Run is a holiday fundraising event organized by the Rotary Club of Arlington Heights. The 2026 edition is scheduled for December 5, 2026, and registration opens July 1, 2026. The event supports the club’s Community Grants Program and the club reports having donated over $350,000 to local causes as a result of the Santa Run.
The event offers multiple participation options:
- 5K
- 1 Mile Walk
- Reindeer Dash (ages 10 and under)
Registered 5K runners and 1 Mile walkers receive a race-provided Santa suit, a swag bag, and a commemorative race medal. Reindeer Dash participants receive reindeer antlers and a reindeer nose, plus candy canes and hot chocolate after their run. The Reindeer Dash entry fee is $10 per participant.
Packet pick-up is available before race day on Thursday and Friday from 3 pm to 7 pm at Arlington Ridge Center, 660 West Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights. Day-of-race packet pick-up is available Saturday from 8 am to 9:15 am at Metropolis Performing Arts Center Lobby, 111 West Campbell Street, Arlington Heights.
The event is presented with multiple sponsor levels and in-kind support. The format includes a marked course with a start and finish, and separate paths indicated for the 5K and the 1 Mile walk. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
