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The Village of Norridge 5K Reindeer Run and Kids Dash 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 9:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Norridge, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $45 on Nov 27, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and a hat
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Dash (1/4 mile, 10 and under) | Kids | Dec 5, 20269:30 AM | $25 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Dec 5, 202610:00 AM | $40$45 after Nov 27, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Nov 27, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids Dash (1/4 mile, 10 and under): $25 until Dec 5.
- 5k: $40 until Nov 27, then $45 until Dec 5, then $50 until Dec 5.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Illinois, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Illinois runs 35:55, about 11:34 a mile, based on 426 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:13 and men in 31:16.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:03 AM, and the Kids Dash (1/4 mile, 10 and under) starts at 9:30 AM. The start sits about 660 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
7740 W Montrose Ave, Norridge, IL 60706
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results66
finishers
34:31
median (11:08 /mi)
18:48
winning time
61% / 39%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for The Village of Norridge 5K Reindeer Run and Kids Dash. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at The Village of Norridge 5K Reindeer Run and Kids Dash?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:43 or better, the top quarter in 29:28, and half the field in 34:31; the last tenth came in after 48:37.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 27:34 |
| 20-29 | 40:06 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 30:05 | 29:20 |
| 40-49 | 31:03 | 27:00 |
| 60-69 | 48:29 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Illinois 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:28, against 28:26 in a typical Illinois 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 5 the day usually runs from 26°F at dawn to 38°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 14°F and hot years reach 51°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of The Village of Norridge 5K Reindeer Run and Kids Dash cover on their registration page, in brief.
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Race details
- Where
- 7740 W Montrose Ave, Norridge, IL 60706Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 660 feet
- Included with entry
- Choose between a themed t-shirt or winter hat
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is The Village of Norridge 5K Reindeer Run and Kids Dash?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Nov 27, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Illinois?
- At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Illinois, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt and a hat, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 66 runners finished the 5k; the median finish was 34:31 and the winner ran 18:48.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:28, against 28:26 in a typical Illinois 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 7740 W Montrose Ave, Norridge, IL 60706.
From the organizers
The Village of Norridge would love for you to join us for our 2nd annual 5K Reindeer Run and Kids Dash!
Thank you to all of our registrants who helped make last year's inaugural race such a wonderful success. We are thrilled to bring you the 2nd annual race on Saturday December 5, 2026:
* The 5K run/walk will be chip-timed. We welcome everyone, runners and walkers!
* The Kids Dash will be a 1/4 mile untimed fun run, for ages 10 and under.
* In addition to the 5K and Kids Dash, there will be a DJ, face painting, a photo booth, a selfie station, free hot chocolate, and... Santa!