Running For The Paws in Whoville 5K
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.
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run/Walk
1 Mile FUN RUN
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Sainte Marie yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 6:48 AM and sets at 4:31 PM local time (CST) in Sainte Marie on November 28, 2026 — 9h 42m of daylight.
Course
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
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- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
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