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Saturday, December 12th, 2026
1500 Stewart Ave, Park Ridge IL
5K · 1 Mile
24–37°F · low rain risk
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2025
23–30°F
dry
2024
4–16°F
dry
2023
26–36°F
dry
2022
36–41°F
dry
2021
31–48°F
dry
2020
33–40°F
rain
2019
19–46°F
dry
2018
31–42°F
dry
2017
17–30°F
dry
2016
15–31°F
dry
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About this race
Let's STROLL!
STROLL Park Ridge community magazine presents Park Ridge SANTA STROLL 2026! Saturday, December 12, 2026! We can't wait to see everyone for the Santa Stroll 5K, 1 Mile Stroll & 3-block Jingle Jog. The event is to help raise funds for local not for profit Avenues to Independence. Avenues supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This heartwarming holiday event will bring Christmas cheer, celebrate Community, and give back!
Participants will dash and stroll through the streets in Santa hats, creating a sea of Santas spreading cheer, while kids (8 & under) join the Jingle Jog wearing reindeer antlers, a bell from Santa's Sleigh and Rudolph's Red Nose! It's a festive, family-friendly event that brings the community together for a great cause.
Participants will receive a Tee-Shirt & Santa Hat. Jingle Joggers (8 & under) will receive a Tee-Shirt, Reindeer Antlers, a Bell from Santa's Sleigh & Rudolph's Red Nose. Register for early bird pricing now through October 30th. Registration Deadline for Tee-shirts is December 1st.
The 3rd Annual Park Ridge Christmas Stroll in Uptown Park Ridge will follow from 10 AM - 4 PM.
Race Packet Pickup
Packets with bibs, t-shirts and Santa hats, Reindeer ears and bells will be distributed on race day starting at 7 am. at the Centennial Park Route.
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