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Park Ridge Santa Stroll 5k - Stroll Mile - Jingle Jog

Date:
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Location:
1500 Stewart Ave
Park Ridge, Illinois
60068
United States
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Links:
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Tags:
1 Miles 5k Run

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.

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