Catch the Elf 5k & 10k
Updated
Saturday, December 19, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Markham (4000 W 155th St). Distances: 5K, 10K. Entry from $35 to $40; the 5K goes from $35 to $40 after December 5.
- Date
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- 4000 W 155th St, Markham, IL 60428
- Area
- South Suburbs, Chicago
- Distances
- 5K10K
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $35 to $40 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Saturday, December 5, 2026: 5K $35 → $40
- Registration
- Open. Opened April 15, online signup closes Sunday, December 20, 2026
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by December 5 to pay $35 instead of $40.
Course and race notes
Join us for the 2nd Annual Catch the Elf race on December 20th. This Christmas themed race benefits the Toy Box Connection Children's Charity. Date and Location: December 19, 2026 at NEW LOCATION IN 2026- TBA. Race Format: Each race (the 5k and the 10k) will have its own race elf.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.