December 2026 races in Chicago

There are 17 running events listed in Chicago for December 2026 — 17 5K, 7 10K, 4 Half Marathon, 1 Marathon — starting with Crete Country Christmas 5k Grinch Run on Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Every listing shows the date, venue, and distances, with a direct link to registration.

• Sat, Dec 5, 2026 Crete Country Christmas 5k Grinch Run Division and Wood Street · Crete, IL · From $25 5K Road
• Sat, Dec 5, 2026 Santa Hustle Chicago 1410 Special Olympics Dr · Chicago, IL · From $20 5K10K Road
• Sat, Dec 5, 2026 Reindeer Run 5K 2026 DuPage County Historical Museum · Wheaton, IL · From $35 5K Road
• Sat, Dec 5, 2026 Rotary Santa Run Walk & Reindeer Dash 220 West Campbell · Arlington Heights, IL · From $10 5K Road
• Sat, Dec 5, 2026 The Village of Norridge 5K Reindeer Run and Kids Dash 7740 W Montrose Ave · Norridge, IL · From $25 5K Road
• Sun, Dec 6, 2026 Santa's Run through the Lights 5K Run/Walk 34W002 Cherry Ln · Geneva, IL · From $13 5K Road
• Sun, Dec 6, 2026 Lemont Frigid 5K 16050 127th St. · Lemont, IL · From $45 5K Road
• Sat, Dec 12, 2026 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Chicago, IL 1601 N Clark St. · Chicago, IL · From $25 5K Road
• Sat, Dec 12, 2026 Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON Lakefront Trail (Course Map will be emailed) · Chicago, IL · From $30 5K10KHalf Marathon Road
• Sat, Dec 12, 2026 Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON Lakefront Trail (Course Map will be emailed) · Chicago, IL · From $30 5K10KHalf MarathonMarathon Road
• Sat, Dec 12, 2026 Park Ridge Santa Stroll 5k - Stroll Mile - Jingle Jog 1500 Stewart Ave · Park Ridge, IL · From $20 5K Road
• Sat, Dec 12, 2026 Candy Cane Course- Greater Chicago Busse Woods Picnic Grove #32 · Elk Grove Village, IL · From $22 5K10K Road
• Sun, Dec 13, 2026 Festivus 5K Run 101 Broadway · Chesterton, IN · From $10 5K Road
• Sat, Dec 19, 2026 Santa Run & Walk 5K/2K | Hometown Happenings First United Methodist Hall · Crown Point, IN · From $25 5K Road
• Sat, Dec 19, 2026 Catch the Elf 5k & 10k 4000 W 155th St · Markham, IL · From $35 5K10K Road
• Sat, Dec 26, 2026 A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON Lakefront Trail (Course Map will be emailed) · Chicago, IL · From $30 5K10KHalf Marathon Road
• Sat, Dec 26, 2026 New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON Lakefront Trail (Course Map will be emailed) · Chicago, IL · From $30 5K10KHalf Marathon Road

Quick answers

How many races are there in Chicago in December 2026?

17 running events are listed in Chicago for December 2026, from Crete Country Christmas 5k Grinch Run on Sat, Dec 5, 2026 to New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON on Sat, Dec 26, 2026. Every listing links directly to registration.

What distances can I race in Chicago in December?

The December 2026 calendar in Chicago includes 17 5K, 7 10K, 4 Half Marathon, 1 Marathon.

What is the first race of December 2026 in Chicago?

Crete Country Christmas 5k Grinch Run on Sat, Dec 5, 2026 at Division and Wood Street.