5k Turkey Trot Family Tradition 2026

Join us for our St. Monica Summerfest 5K Run/Walk on August 22, 2026! This chip-timed race begins at St. Monica Academy on Carmen Avenue between Mont Clare Avenue and Nottingham Avenue (7100 W. Carmen Avenue) and travels through the neighborhood. The Mini Mustang Dash begins at 9:30 AM and the 5K race/walk begins at 10 AM and finishes back at the school just as our annual Summerfest is beginning. Then be sure to stick around for a day of fun at our annual Summerfest!

Your registration includes a race bag with a commemorative race shirt and many goodies. You will also receive a voucher for one complimentary beverage at our Summerfest.

Race Packet pickup will be on August 20th and August 21st at Dick Pond Athletics, 575 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge Illinois in the Village Green Shopping Center. Pickup times will be from 10 AM to 8 PM.

1st place finisher in the male and female categories will receive a gift card for Dick Pond Athletics.

All proceeds from the event will benefit St. Monica Academy. St. Monica Academy is a growing Catholic elementary school community that rewards not only academic excellence, but also the human element of the spirit, the mind, and the heart.

Let's STROLL!

STROLL Park Ridge community magazine presents Park Ridge SANTA STROLL 2026! Saturday, December 12, 2026! We can't wait to see everyone for the Santa Stroll 5K, 1 Mile Stroll & 3-block Jingle Jog. The event is to help raise funds for local not for profit The Harbour. This heartwarming holiday event will bring Christmas cheer, celebrate Community, and give back!

Participants will dash and stroll through the streets in Santa hats, creating a sea of Santas spreading cheer, while kids (8 & under) join the Jingle Jog wearing reindeer antlers, a bell from Santa's Sleigh and Rudolph's Red Nose! It's a festive, family-friendly event that brings the community together for a great cause.

Participants will receive a Tee-Shirt & Santa Hat. Jingle Joggers (8 & under) will receive a Tee-Shirt, Reindeer Antlers, a Bell from Santa's Sleigh & Rudolph's Red Nose. Register for early bird pricing now through October 30th. Registration Deadline for Tee-shirts is December 1st.

The 3rd Annual Park Ridge Christmas Stroll in Uptown Park Ridge will follow from 10 AM - 5 PM.

Race Packet Pickup

Packets with bibs, t-shirts and Santa hats, Reindeer ears and bells will be distributed on race day starting at 7 am. at the Centennial Park Route.