Crete Country Christmas 5k Grinch Run
About the Event
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.
Join fellow runners on December 5, 2026 for the Crete Country Christmas 5k Grinch Run. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Crete.
Races Offered
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Crete Country Christmas Grinch 5k (Age 13 and over)
Crete Country Christmas Grinch 5k (Age 12 and Under)
About Crete
Crete Country Christmas 5k Grinch Run takes place in Crete, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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