Raue Center For The Arts

Santa Run 5K &amp; 1 Mile Run/Walk Sunday, December 6, 2026 | Crystal Lake, IL&nbsp;
Get into the holiday spirit at the <a href="https://raceroster.com/events/2026/141479/mchenry-county-santa-run-for-kids" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Santa Run 5K &amp; 1 Mile Run/Walk</a>! 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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
Race Day Schedule&nbsp; Location: Raue Center for the Arts 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL&nbsp;
9:00 AM – 5K Start 9:10 AM – 1 Mile Run/Walk Start 9:45 AM – FREE 50-Yard Dash for Kids&nbsp;
Making a Difference in McHenry County&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
Benefiting organizations include:&nbsp;
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&nbsp;
Every step helps support a stronger, more connected community. <a href="https://raceroster.com/events/2026/141479/mchenry-county-santa-run-for-kids" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register Here</a>&nbsp; We look forward to seeing you at the starting line on December 6!

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McHenry County Santa Run

Santa Run 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk Sunday, December 6, 2026 | Crystal Lake, IL 
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Wondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas? Our Surviving the Holidays seminar of GriefShare is designed especially for people who are grieving a loved one’s death.
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*This is a one day holiday event but GriefShare at Springbrook runs Thursday evenings year round.

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Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N Williams St, Crystal Lake, IL

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