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Christmas Races in Chicago, Illinois
3 Christmas and holiday races in Chicago, IL this season. The busiest days are Saturday, December 5 and Saturday, December 12. A typical entry fee is around $35. Dates and fees come straight from race registration and refresh every night.
3
Christmas races
1
on Sat, Dec 5
$35
typical entry fee
2
with a kids race
Quick answers
- When are Christmas races in Chicago, IL in 2026?
- Most run on weekends before Christmas Day. The busiest days are Saturday, December 5 (1), Saturday, December 12 (1), and Saturday, December 26 (1).
- What distances do Christmas races offer?
- Of the 3 races, 3 include a 5K, 2 a 10K, 1 a one-mile run, 2 a kids race, and 1 a half marathon. Walkers are welcome at most of them.
- What is the biggest Christmas race in Chicago, IL?
- Santa Hustle Chicago, with 2,323 finishers across its events in 2023.
- What is the weather like for Christmas races in Chicago, IL?
- Based on five years of weather at these races, Christmas week typically runs from about 27°F at dawn to 39°F in the afternoon, with rain on about 20 percent of days. Morning starts are usually close to the low.
- Do Christmas races sell out?
- Most do not, but the largest cap their fields, so check each race's registration page before Christmas week.