Running For The Paws in Whoville 5K
- Date Sat 30th November 2024
- Location Sainte Marie, Illinois
- Price $20.00 - $25.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Sainte Marie, Illinois, for the Running For The Paws in Whoville 5K event hosted by Saved By Grace Animal Rescue. Dress up as your favorite Whoville or Christmas character and participate in the 5K run/walk or 1-mile fun run to raise funds for a good cause. The event will kick off the Whoville Celebration, featuring activities for the whole family, delicious food, and a variety of entertainment options. Race packets will be handed out at 7:30 AM, with the 5K starting at 8 AM and the fun run at 9 AM. Don't miss the free block run with the Grinch and Max for kids 10 and under at 9:30 AM. With a race fee of $25 in advance and $30 on race day for the 5K and $20 in advance and $25 on race day for the 1-mile fun run, this event promises a memorable day of fun and fundraising. Make sure to bring your own water and enjoy the festivities in Whoville from 10 AM to 5 PM, including ice skating, face painting, hot chocolate, wagon rides
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 activities for the whole family and lots of good food! See all of the activities listed below.
All participants will get a bib and apparel if signed up by November 18. 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.
Race packets will be handed out at 7:30AM the day of the race around 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 around 213 Main St. in Sainte Marie, Illinois. Race will start around the St. Marys Parish St and the Legion.
Thank You!
Whoville November 30, 2024 10am-5pm
Ice Skating Rink*Face Painting*Hot Chocolate & Concessions*Wagon Rides*Cotton Candy*Whoville Store*Kids Crafts & Games*
New this year- WhoVillage- many vendors will be set up.
Appearances by Grinch, Cindy Lou Who, Martha May and Mrs. Clause
Town Tree Lighting/Caroling at Dark AND MORE! Great food at the Legion and Wine Tasting by Irenes Vineyard.
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 activities for the whole family and lots of good food! See all of the activities listed below.
All participants will get a bib and apparel if signed up by November 18. 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.
Race packets will be handed out at 7:30AM the day of the race around 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 around 213 Main St. in Sainte Marie, Illinois. Race will start around the St. Marys Parish St and the Legion.
Thank You!
Whoville November 30, 2024 10am-5pm
Ice Skating Rink*Face Painting*Hot Chocolate & Concessions*Wagon Rides*Cotton Candy*Whoville Store*Kids Crafts & Games*
New this year- WhoVillage- many vendors will be set up.
Appearances by Grinch, Cindy Lou Who, Martha May and Mrs. Clause
Town Tree Lighting/Caroling at Dark AND MORE! Great food at the Legion and Wine Tasting by Irenes Vineyard.
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