Crete Country Christmas 5k Grinch Run
Updated
Saturday, December 5, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Crete (Division and Wood Street). Distances: 5K. Entry from $25 to $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $40 after November 28.
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- Division and Wood Street, Crete, IL 60417
- Area
- South Suburbs, Chicago
- Distances
- 5K
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $25 to $35 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Saturday, November 28, 2026: 5K $35 → $40
- Registration
- Open. Opened July 7, online signup closes Friday, December 4, 2026
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by November 28 to pay $35 instead of $40.
Course and race notes
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.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.