More About McHenry County Santa Run
Santa Run 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk Sunday, December 6, 2026 | Crystal Lake, IL
Get into the holiday spirit at the Santa Run 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk! Join us for a festive morning of running, walking, and giving back to our community. Whether you’re chasing a new personal best, enjoying a holiday outing with family and friends, or simply looking for a fun way to kick off the season, there’s a place for you at the starting line.
The event takes place at the Raue Center for the Arts in downtown Crystal Lake, with a free kids’ dash to round out the morning’s festivities.
Race Day Schedule
Location: Raue Center for the Arts 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL
9:00 AM – 5K Start
9:10 AM – 1 Mile Run/Walk Start
9:45 AM – FREE 50-Yard Dash for Kids
Making a Difference in McHenry County
The Santa Run supports the mission of the McHenry County Races Foundation: Enhancing lives through community partnerships by raising funds for those in need in McHenry County.
Benefiting organizations include:
Main Stay Therapeutic Farm
CASA of McHenry County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County
Girls on the Run of Northwest Illinois
Kiwanis Club of Crystal Lake
Kids in Need of McHenry County
Every step helps support a stronger, more connected community.We look forward to seeing you at the starting line on December 6!
Get into the holiday spirit at the Santa Run 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk! Join us for a festive morning of running, walking, and giving back to our community. Whether you’re chasing a new personal best, enjoying a holiday outing with family and friends, or simply looking for a fun way to kick off the season, there’s a place for you at the starting line.
The event takes place at the Raue Center for the Arts in downtown Crystal Lake, with a free kids’ dash to round out the morning’s festivities.
Race Day Schedule
Location: Raue Center for the Arts 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL
9:00 AM – 5K Start
9:10 AM – 1 Mile Run/Walk Start
9:45 AM – FREE 50-Yard Dash for Kids
Making a Difference in McHenry County
The Santa Run supports the mission of the McHenry County Races Foundation: Enhancing lives through community partnerships by raising funds for those in need in McHenry County.
Benefiting organizations include:
Main Stay Therapeutic Farm
CASA of McHenry County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County
Girls on the Run of Northwest Illinois
Kiwanis Club of Crystal Lake
Kids in Need of McHenry County
Every step helps support a stronger, more connected community.We look forward to seeing you at the starting line on December 6!
Date & Time
December 6, 2026
9:00am - 10:30am
Location
Raue Center
26 N Williams Street
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014
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