Running For The Paws in Whoville 5k
Saturday, November 28, 2026
8:00 AM CST
Ste Marie, Illinois
$24.20–$29.50 · 2 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a festive and fun-filled day at the Running For The Paws in Whoville 5K on Saturday, November 28, 2026, in beautiful Ste Marie, Jasper! This exciting event invites runners and walkers of all ages to dress up as their favorite Whoville or Christmas characters while supporting a noble cause—raising funds for Saved By Grace Animal Rescue. Kick off the holiday season with a 5K run/walk starting at 8 AM, followed by a delightful 1-mile fun run at 9 AM, and a special free block run with the Grinch and Max for kids aged 12 and under at 9:30 AM.
Participants can enjoy a day filled with vendors, family activities, and delicious food, making it the perfect outing for everyone! With a race fee of just $25 in advance for the 5K and $20 for the fun run, this is an event you won't want to miss. Don't forget, all registered participants will receive a complimentary water bottle if they sign up by November 10. Medals will be awarded to overall male and female winners as well as top finishers in various age groups. Registration and check-in begin at 7:30 AM near
Participants can enjoy a day filled with vendors, family activities, and delicious food, making it the perfect outing for everyone! With a race fee of just $25 in advance for the 5K and $20 for the fun run, this is an event you won't want to miss. Don't forget, all registered participants will receive a complimentary water bottle if they sign up by November 10. Medals will be awarded to overall male and female winners as well as top finishers in various age groups. Registration and check-in begin at 7:30 AM near
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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 12 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 12 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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Location
213 Main St, Sainte Marie, 62459, IL, United States
Running For The Paws in Whoville 5k
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