Saturday Before Christmas Run
Saturday Before Christmas Run is a running race on December 19, 2026 in Hudson, IL.
- Date
- December 19, 2026 (44 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Saturday before Christmas run is an event focused on taking the Hustle and Bustle out of the holiday season, kick back with our fellow runners for a bit of running, socializing and spreading good cheer. Event is held the Saturday before Christmas, event starts and finishes at Green Gables at Lake Bloomington.
Varying distances, including 2 miles, 5k, 4.37 (majority of the crowd does this route) or the Lake Run 12K course.
Bumping up the Budget for giveaways this year. Including gift cards to Fleet Feet and Gables, and some other surprises so come out and run or walk. Merry Christmas!
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
37°
Typical Low
21°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Normal 4ne, 7 mi from the venue.
About Hudson, IL
City Elevation
753 ft
Nearest Airport
BMI
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · 10 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 103 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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44
Days to train
- Race
- Saturday Before Christmas Run
- Date
- December 19, 2026
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Saturday Before Christmas Run
Dec 19, 2026