Santa Hustle Chicago
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About the race
The Santa Hustle Chicago is scheduled for December 5, 2026 at Soldier Field in Chicago. The event offers multiple distances and a children’s race, with official timing and published results.
Distances include:
- 10K
- 5K
- Kids Dash (1K, for participants up to age 12)
All participants receive event apparel and a finisher medal. Apparel is a Santa Hustle long sleeve shirt produced by Headsweats. Additional swag for 2026 includes a beanie; Kids Dash participants receive a long sleeve shirt, a Santa hat and beard, a bib, and a finisher medal. Distance pins are available as add ons for some distances.
Packet pick up is available before the event and there is a packet shipping option for $15.95. A fee applies for race day packet pick up if pre race pickup is missed; Kids Dash packet pick up is free on race day. A gear check will be provided.
The course includes water and aid stations and finish line refreshments such as cookies, candy, and hot cocoa. The event is chip timed by a professional timing partner, with live results during the event and official results posted within 24 hours. Time limits are 2 hours for 5K and 10K and 3.5 hours for a Half Marathon distance where applicable.
Awards are given to top overall and masters finishers and to first place age group finishers; the Kids Dash does not receive awards. The official charity partner for 2026 is to be determined. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
