McHenry County Santa Run for Kids
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McHenry County Santa Run For Kids : Overview
The event is a community fundraising run held on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake, Illinois (26 N. Williams Street). The program includes multiple running options:
- 5K
- 1 Mile
- 50 yard dash (kids, free)
The event is organized to raise funds for local agencies. The listed mission is enhancing lives through community partnerships by raising funds for those in need in McHenry County.
Logistics, registration and awards
Registration fees listed in the event information show the 1 Mile at $18.04 and the 5K ranging from $39.44 to $50.14 depending on registration date. All 5K registrants receive either a complete Santa suit or a race shirt; additional shirts are available for a fee. Pre-race packet pickup is offered at Smith Physical Therapy + Running Academy (110 W. Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake) on the days before the race, and race-day packet pickup is at the Raue Center for the Arts. The event states there are no refunds; registration transfers are allowed up until the Friday before the race. The 5K has overall male and female awards plus 1st-3rd place age-group awards for male and female competitors in categories from 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24 through 80+. The page also lists sponsors and a reported amount raised of $464.98. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.