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Saturday, November 28th, 2026
213 Main St, Sainte Marie IL
5K · 1 Mile
33–48°F · some rain risk
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2025
22–35°F
dry
2024
31–42°F
dry
2023
20–30°F
dry
2022
35–49°F
dry
2021
30–44°F
dry
2020
29–48°F
dry
2019
32–41°F
dry
2018
19–33°F
dry
2017
47–62°F
dry
2016
45–54°F
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About this race
Come out to the Whoville Celebration and enjoy dressing up as your favorite Whoville character or Christmas character while running or walking to raise funds for a good cause! Saved By Grace Animal Rescue will host this event to help raise funds for the rescue.
The 5K race/walk and fun run will kick off the Whoville Celebration. Plan to stay and make a day of it! There will be many vendors, activities for the whole family and lots of good food!
All participants will get a water bottle if signed up by November 10. This race will be chipped and timed.
Race Fee is $25 in ADVANCE and $30 on RACE DAY for the 5K Run/Walk and $20 in ADVANCE and $25 on RACE DAY for the 1 Mile Fun Run.
Medals given for overall male and female and top finishers in age groups.
Registration and check-in starts at 7:30AM the day of the race at the address listed below.
8AM- 5K RUN/WALK Starts
9AM- 1 MILE FUN RUN Starts
9:30AM- FREE BLOCK RUN for kids.
We encourage participants to bring their own water.
Also join us for a FREE BLOCK RUN with the Grinch and Max for kids 10 and under! No sign up needed! Meet at 9:30AM at the address below.
Directions for Parking and Race- Please park near 213 Main St. in Sainte Marie, Illinois. Look for the pavilion. Race will start around the St. Mary’s Parish St and the Legion.
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