Santa Hustle Chicago

Santa Hustle Chicago

Santa Hustle Chicago is an in-person holiday-themed race day scheduled for December 5, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago (1410 Special Olympics Dr). The event includes timed distance races and a children’s fun run hosted near the main race area.

The event offers these distances:

• 10K
• 5K
• Kids Dash : 1K (open to kids up to age 12)

All participants receive event apparel powered by Headsweats, and finishers earn a Santa Hustle finisher medal; Kids Dash participants receive a long-sleeve shirt, Santa hat and beard, bib, and medal. Additional swag items such as a beanie and distance pins are offered. A gear check is available. Packet pick-up is scheduled the day before the race and on race day; packet shipping is available for a fee of $15.95.

The course includes water and aid stations, volunteers along the route, and post-race refreshments including cookies, candy, and hot cocoa. The event is officially timed by Laurel Timing using RFID chips attached to bibs; live results are posted during the event and official results within 24 hours.

Race policies cover no refunds or deferrals, race insurance options, transfer and distance-change deadlines (generally two weeks prior), time limits for the 5K and 10K (2 hours), and provisions for Adaptive Athletes including complimentary guide registration for distances of 5K or greater. Group discounts and GOVX discounts are available. Parking at the Soldier Field Tailgate Parking Lot (600 E. Waldron Drive) is recommended; charter bus options are noted for group travel. The official charity partner for 2026 is to be announced. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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