Running For The Paws in Whoville 5K
- Date Sat 28th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Sainte Marie, Illinois
- Price $24.20 - $29.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the festive "Running For The Paws in Whoville 5K" event on Saturday, November 28, 2026, in the charming town of Ste Marie, Jasper. This lively celebration invites participants to dress up as their favorite Whoville or Christmas characters while running or walking to support a noble cause—raising funds for the Saved By Grace Animal Rescue. The event features a 5K run/walk, as well as a 1-mile fun run for all ages, making it perfect for families and fun-seekers alike!
The day's activities kick off with registration and check-in starting at 7:30 AM, followed by the 5K run/walk at 8 AM and the fun run at 9 AM. Kids under 10 can participate in a free block run with the Grinch and Max at 9:30 AM—no registration needed! With vendors, family-friendly activities, and delicious food, you'll want to make a day of it. Don’t forget, all participants registered by November 10 will receive a special water bottle! Medals will be awarded to the overall male and female winners, as well as top finishers in age groups. Grab your running shoes and join us
The day's activities kick off with registration and check-in starting at 7:30 AM, followed by the 5K run/walk at 8 AM and the fun run at 9 AM. Kids under 10 can participate in a free block run with the Grinch and Max at 9:30 AM—no registration needed! With vendors, family-friendly activities, and delicious food, you'll want to make a day of it. Don’t forget, all participants registered by November 10 will receive a special water bottle! Medals will be awarded to the overall male and female winners, as well as top finishers in age groups. Grab your running shoes and join us
Organiser's Description
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. Marys Parish St and the Legion.
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. Marys Parish St and the Legion.
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