Catch the Elf 5k & 10k – Markham, IL 2026
Date
December 19, 2026
Location
Markham, IL
Venue
4000 W 155th St
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$35.00 – $55.00
Events
Catch the Elf 5k, Catch the Elf 10k
Includes
Long Sleeve Shirt
Join us for the Inaugural Catch the Elf race on December 20th. This Christmas themed race benefits the Toy Box Connection Children's Charity . Date and Location: December 19, 202 at NEW LOCATION IN 2026- TBA Race Format: Each race (the 5k and the 10k) will have its own race elf. The elf will get a one minute thirty second head start. If you finish before the elf, you will win a special prize! Awards: Each chip timed race will have awards for the Top 3 overall as well as the top 3 males and females in various age groups. Santa's Presence: Santa will be on site to hear Children's Christmas Wishes. Secret Santa: Drop off a $15 or less running related gift to choose a secret Santa gift after your race. Secret Santa Participation Anyone interested in participating in our secret Santa can bring a small (value of $10-$15) running related gift. Turn it in, wrapped, at packet pickup, and you will get a special sticker on your bib to allow you to pick from the secret Santa pile after the race. F
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