Park Ridge Santa Stroll 5k - Stroll Mile - Jingle Jog
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- 1500 Stewart Ave, Park Ridge, IL
- Distance
- Santa Stroll 5K · Jingle Jog · Stroll Mile
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
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
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
About Park Ridge, IL
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.
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- Race
- Park Ridge Santa Stroll 5k - Stroll Mile - Jingle Jog
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- 1500 Stewart Ave, Park Ridge, IL
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Park Ridge Santa Stroll 5k - Stroll Mile - Jingle Jog?
- Park Ridge Santa Stroll 5k - Stroll Mile - Jingle Jog is a running race held in Park Ridge, Illinois on December 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Park Ridge Santa Stroll 5k - Stroll Mile - Jingle Jog?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026 in Park Ridge, Illinois at 1500 Stewart Ave, Park Ridge, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Park Ridge Santa Stroll 5k - Stroll Mile - Jingle Jog?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Park Ridge Santa Stroll 5k - Stroll Mile - Jingle Jog
Dec 12, 2026