Santa's Run through the Lights 5K
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About the race
Santa’s Run through the Lights is a night time 5K run/walk in Geneva, Illinois, held on December 5, 2026. Most of the course runs through Santa’s Rock N Lights and is on paved roads.
The event is chip timed with a course time limit of 1 hour 20 minutes. Awards include winner medals for the top three male and female finishers in each age group and overall in the chip-timed 5K; participants must be present on event day to receive medals. Age categories start at 10 and under and continue through 70 and older.
Finish-line amenities noted for the event include hot chocolate, chocolate-covered pretzels, a finisher’s mug and medals; some items may require an additional purchase. Free digital photos are offered after the race though photos are not guaranteed.
Participant gear options include a runner’s choice of a Santa red shirt or an upgraded green shirt for an additional $6.99. Packet mailing is available for a fee and packet pick up details are provided in advance; unclaimed gear may incur a mail fee.
Logistics and safety notes: the event takes place after sunset, water stations provide water, there is no gear check on site, flashing lights may affect those with photosensitive epilepsy, dogs are not permitted, and strollers are allowed for walkers and joggers only with a guardian waiver. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
