Running for the Paws
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Running For The Paws in Whoville 5K
Saved By Grace Animal Rescue hosts a charity run and walk in Sainte Marie as part of the Whoville Celebration. The event includes a timed, chipped 5K Run/Walk and a 1 Mile Fun Run, with costumes encouraged to reflect Whoville or Christmas characters.
The event setting will feature vendors, family activities, and food. All participants who register by November 10 will receive a water bottle. Medals are awarded to overall male and female finishers and to top finishers in age groups.
Registration details are provided by the organizer. Registration opens October 9 and closes November 27, 2026. Fee structure in advance and on race day is stated by the organizer: the 5K has a lower advance fee and a higher race day fee, and the 1 Mile Fun Run has a lower advance fee and a higher race day fee. The event also includes a free block run for children 12 and under; no separate sign-up is required for that activity.
Course access and parking are near 213 Main St, Sainte Marie, Illinois, with a pavilion noted as a meeting area. The course is arranged around St. Mary’s Parish and the Legion. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
