Crete Country Christmas 5k Grinch Run
Crete Country Christmas 5k Grinch Run is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Crete, IL, with entry fees from $25 to $35.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (125 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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.
Events
Weather
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
40°
Typical Low
25°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Park Forest, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Crete, IL
City Elevation
696 ft
Nearest Airport
GYY
Gary/Chicago International Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 25 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Crete Country Christmas 5k Grinch Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
125
Days to train
- Race
- Crete Country Christmas 5k Grinch Run
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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Crete Country Christmas 5k Grinch Run
Dec 5, 2026