Santa's Run through the Lights 5K
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Event overview
Santa's Run through the Lights 5K is scheduled for December 6, 2025 in Geneva, Illinois. The main venue address is listed as 34W002 Cherry Ln, Geneva, IL 60134, at the Kane County Cougars location. The course runs mostly through Santa’s Rock N Lights and is on paved roads. The event takes place after dark and includes bright, flashing lights; a warning notes this may affect people with photosensitive epilepsy.
Race categories and timing
- 5K Run/Walk (chip-timed)
- 5K Run/Walk (Untimed)
- 5K Kids Division Fun Run (11 & under)
- Kid's Dash - 100 meters (8 & under)
- Virtual 5K
The 5K has a course time limit of 1 hour 20 minutes. The event uses chip timing integrated with the bib to record individual times.
Logistics, awards and services
Packet pick-up options include mailed packets, a pre-race pick-up location in Naperville, or event-night pick-up. Hot chocolate and chocolate-covered pretzels are available at the finish line; finisher items such as mugs and medals are offered for additional purchase. Awards include winner medals for the top three male and female in each age group and overall in the chip-timed 5K; kids dash participants receive a finisher ribbon. No dogs are allowed. Strollers are permitted for walkers and joggers only, and all participants must sign a waiver. RaceJoy live-tracking is available for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
