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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
Division and Wood Street, Crete IL
5K
26–40°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
2–24°F
dry
2024
12–26°F
dry
2023
29–38°F
rain
2022
27–43°F
dry
2021
33–51°F
rain
2020
31–39°F
dry
2019
25–46°F
dry
2018
24–32°F
dry
2017
29–58°F
dry
2016
28–34°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
26°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Gather your Christmas spirit and chase down the Grinch in our Crete Country Christmas Grinch 5K. Runners, Walkers, Strollers are all welcome to dress for the occasion in Grinch Green and come out for fun. The race will benefit the Crete Food Pantry. We ask all participants to bring a nonperishable food item to donate on the morning of the race.
Included in your 5K registration:
- Grinch 5 K Race Shirt
- Fruit, water, granola provided in runner's tent.
- Satisfaction of completing a 5K in December
Breakfast with the Grinch!
The breakfast will be held from 9 am - 11 am after the race. (Seating times at 9, 9:30, 10 & 10:30) Visit Cretepark.com for Breakfast information and registration.
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