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When
Saturday, December 5th, 2026
Where
500 S Fruitridge Ave, Terre Haute IN
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
29–44°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
9–31°F
dry
2024
13–37°F
dry
2023
32–49°F
dry
2022
28–43°F
dry
2021
34–60°F
dry
2020
26–42°F
dry
2019
28–51°F
dry
2018
24–35°F
dry
2017
32–60°F
rain
2016
35–44°F
dry
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About this race
Event Details
- Event Name: Christmas in the Park
- Date: December 5, 2026
- Location: 500 S Fruitridge Ave, Terre Haute, IN
- Website: Register Here
Race Information
- Organizer: Sponsored by Chick-fil-A
- Beneficiary: Clothe a Child, with 50% of proceeds going to the organization
- Race Options: 5K run/walk for adults and youth, and 1-mile Reindeer Romp for youth
- Start Times: Reindeer Romp starts at 9:40 a.m., followed by the 5K
Registration Details
- Registration Deadline: November 29th at 11:59 PM to receive a t-shirt
- Packet Pick Up: Morning of the race at Torner Center inside Deming Park
- Note: Be aware of the cutoff for t-shirt availability
- Check-in Location: Torner Center, Deming Park
Awards
- Awards Given: Overall awards, age group awards, and walker awards
- Age Groups: Awards based on 5-year age groups
- Walkers Reminder: IF YOU ARE SIGNED UP AS A WALKER, PLEASE DO NOT RUN!
- Fairness: Ensures competitive walkers are not unfairly outpaced by runners
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