2026 Murphysboro Main Street "Run for a Claus" 5k Walk/Run
2026 Murphysboro Main Street "Run for a Claus" 5k Walk/Run is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Murphysboro, IL, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (34 days to go)
- Location
- 1701 Walnut St., Murphysboro, IL
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Back by popular demand! Murphysboro Main Street presents the 2026 "Run for a Claus" 5k Walk/Run. It is open to youth and adult walkers/runners. We will age categories and awards for 1st and 2nd place finishes in each category. There will also be a prize given for the best dressed in Christmas themed attire, so get your friends together and dress up for the occasion. Attendees who sign up before November 22nd are guaranteed a shirt with sponsors listed on the back. We will not order any extra to be sold the morning of the race. Packet pick up and same day registration will be same day as the race on December 5th starting at 8am. Race will begin promptly at 9am. All proceeds of this race will benefit the Murphysboro Main Street Old Depot Restoration project.
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
49°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Carbondale Southern Il Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
About Murphysboro, IL
Population
6,804
as of 2023
City Elevation
412 ft
Nearest Airport
MWA
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois · 17 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 88 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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- Race
- 2026 Murphysboro Main Street "Run for a Claus" 5k Walk/Run
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- 1701 Walnut St., Murphysboro, IL
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2026 Murphysboro Main Street "Run for a Claus" 5k Walk/Run
Dec 5, 2026