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Saturday Before Christmas Run

Sat, Dec 19, 2026
In 44 days
Hudson, IL
17485 E 2500 North Rd N

On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years

2025

15–29°F

dry

2024

24–37°F

dry

2023

18–35°F

dry

2022

15–33°F

dry

2021

21–36°F

dry

2020

33–47°F

dry

2019

17–42°F

dry

2018

33–50°F

dry

2017

35–52°F

dry

2016

-9–18°F

dry

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About this race

Saturday before Christmas run is an event focused on taking the Hustle and Bustle out of the holiday season, kick back with our fellow runners for a bit of running, socializing and spreading good cheer.  Event is held the Saturday before Christmas, event starts and finishes at Green Gables at Lake Bloomington. 

Varying distances, including 2 miles, 5k, 4.37 (majority of the crowd does this route) or the Lake Run 12K course.

Bumping up the Budget for giveaways this year.  Including gift cards to Fleet Feet and Gables, and some other surprises so come out  and run or walk.  Merry Christmas!

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