
From the Organizer
Let's STROLL!
STROLL Park Ridge community magazine presents Park Ridge SANTA STROLL 2026! Saturday, December 12, 2026! We can't wait to see everyone for the Santa Stroll 5K, 1 Mile Stroll & 3-block Jingle Jog. The event is to help raise funds for local not for profit Avenues to Independence. Avenues supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This heartwarming holiday event will bring Christmas cheer, celebrate Community, and give back!
Participants will dash and stroll through the streets in Santa hats, creating a sea of Santas spreading cheer, while kids (8 & under) join the Jingle Jog wearing reindeer antlers, a bell from Santa's Sleigh and Rudolph's Red Nose! It's a festive, family-friendly event that brings the community together for a great cause.
Participants will receive a Tee-Shirt & Santa Hat. Jingle Joggers (8 & under) will receive a Tee-Shirt, Reindeer Antlers, a Bell from Santa's Sleigh & Rudolph's Red Nose. Register for early bird pricing now through October 30th. Registration Deadline for Tee-shirts is December 1st.
The 3rd Annual Park Ridge Christmas Stroll in Uptown Park Ridge will follow from 10 AM - 4 PM.
Race Packet Pickup
Packets with bibs, t-shirts and Santa hats, Reindeer ears and bells will be distributed on race day starting at 7 am. at the Centennial Park Route.
Events
Weather
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
37°
Typical Low
25°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Ohare Intl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
39,241
as of 2023
Elevation
642 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 4 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Days to train
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Park Ridge Santa Stroll 5k - Stroll Mile - Jingle Jog
Dec 12, 2026