Running For The Paws in Whoville 5K
Running For The Paws in Whoville 5K is a running race on November 28, 2026 in Sainte Marie, IL, with entry fees from $20 to $25.
- Date
- November 28, 2026 (48 days to go)
- Location
- 213 Main St, Sainte Marie, IL
- Price
- $20–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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.
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
46°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newton 6 Sse, 5 mi from the venue.
About Sainte Marie, IL
Nearest Airport
EVV
Evansville Regional Airport · 67 mi
Major Hub
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 107 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Race
- Running For The Paws in Whoville 5K
- Date
- November 28, 2026
- Location
- 213 Main St, Sainte Marie, IL
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Running For The Paws in Whoville 5K
Nov 28, 2026