The Village of Norridge 5K Reindeer Run and Kids Dash
- Date Sat 5th December 2026
- Time 9:30AM CST
- Location Norridge, Illinois
- Price $28.49
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a festive celebration at the 2nd Annual Village of Norridge 5K Reindeer Run and Kids Dash on Saturday, December 5, 2026! This exciting event takes place in the charming village of Norridge, Cook County, and promises a day filled with fun and holiday cheer. Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to participate in the chip-timed 5K run/walk, while the little ones can enjoy a playful 1/4 mile Kids Dash designed for ages 10 and under.
The race kicks off at 10 AM, starting and ending at the corner of N Ozanam Ave and W Montrose Ave, with packet pick-up beginning at 8:30 AM. Participants will receive festive reindeer antler headbands, jingle bells for their shoes, and a finisher's medal upon crossing the finish line. Plus, those who register by November 13 can choose a complimentary t-shirt or winter hat! Beyond the race, attendees can enjoy lively music from a DJ, face painting, a photo booth, and even a visit from Santa himself. Don’t miss out on this jolly occasion to celebrate the season while staying active in beautiful Norridge!
The race kicks off at 10 AM, starting and ending at the corner of N Ozanam Ave and W Montrose Ave, with packet pick-up beginning at 8:30 AM. Participants will receive festive reindeer antler headbands, jingle bells for their shoes, and a finisher's medal upon crossing the finish line. Plus, those who register by November 13 can choose a complimentary t-shirt or winter hat! Beyond the race, attendees can enjoy lively music from a DJ, face painting, a photo booth, and even a visit from Santa himself. Don’t miss out on this jolly occasion to celebrate the season while staying active in beautiful Norridge!
Organiser's Description
THE VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN US FOR OUR 2ND ANNUAL 5K REINDEER RUN AND KIDS DASH!
Thank you to all of our registrants who helped make last year's inaugural race such a wonderful success. We are thrilled to bring you the 2nd annual race on SATURDAY DECEMBER 5, 2026:
* The 5K run/walk will be chip-timed. WE WELCOME EVERYONE, RUNNERS AND WALKERS!
* The Kids Dash will be a 1/4 mile untimed fun run, for ages 10 and under.
* In addition to the 5K and Kids Dash, there will be a DJ, face painting, a photo booth, a selfie station, free hot chocolate, and... Santa!
The race begins and ends in the parking lot at the corner of N Ozanam Ave and W Montrose Ave.
Location Address: 7740 W Montrose Ave, Norridge, IL 60706
REGISTRATION DATES AND INFORMATION
You can register anytime, including in-person on race day. You will receive reindeer antlers and jingle bells for your racing shoes in your packets, and a finisher's medal once you cross the finish line!
If you register by Friday November 13, you will also get your choice of a t-shirt or a winter hat! After Friday November 13, t-shirts/winter hats will be given out only while supplies last.
We are also offering winter hats and thermal mugs as optional add-on purchases (winter hats must be purchased online by November 13)!
_See below for more details on swag._
PRICING
THE PRICE FOR THE 5K WILL INCREASE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, AS OUTLINED HERE:
* EARLY BIRD SPECIAL May 1, 2026, 12:00am CDT - May 14, 2026, 11:59pm CDT: $25
* May 15, 2026, 12:00am CDT - July 9, 2026, 11:59pm CDT: $30
* July 10, 2026, 12:00am CDT - September 17, 2026, 11:59pm CDT: $35
* September 18, 2026, 12:00am CDT - November 26, 2026, 11:59pm CST: $40
* November 27, 2026, 12:00am CST - December 4, 2026, 11:59pm CST: $45
* RACE DAY December 5, 2026, 12:00am CST - December 5, 2026, 11:00am CST: $50
THE PRICE FOR THE KIDS DASH IS $25, AND WILL NOT CHANGE.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Packet pick-up begins at 8:30 am
Kids Dash begins at 9:30 am
5K Reindeer Run begins at 10 am
SWAG - FOR ALL REGISTRANTS (5K AND KIDS DASH)
* ALL REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE REINDEER ANTLER HEADBANDS AND JINGLE BELLS FOR YOUR RACING SHOES. WEAR THEM DURING THE RACE FOR AN EXTRA JOLLY TIME!
* ALL REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHER'S MEDAL ONCE YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE!
* YOUR CHOICE OF A T-SHIRT OR WINTER HAT IS GUARANTEED FOR ALL REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED BY FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2026. For registrations received after November 13, t-shirts/winter hats are not guaranteed and will be available while supplies last.
* Winter hats can also be purchased for $15 as an extra add-on during online registration, only by Friday November 13.
* "Village of Norridge Reindeer Run"-themed thermal mugs are also available for purchase for $6 as an optional add-on during registration and in-person on race day (race day mug purchases will be cash only).
* Age group awards will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Male and Female finishers in the following categories: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
_See the "Race Swag Giveaways" and "Swag Available for Purchase" sections below for pictures of the swag offerings._
PARKING
The race begins and ends in the parking lot at the corner of N Ozanam Ave and W Montrose Ave.
Location Address: 7740 W Montrose Ave, Norridge, IL 60706
Parking is available:
* In the rear parking lot on the north side of the property, accessible from W Sunnyside Ave
* Street parking along both W Montrose Ave and N Ozanam Ave
PACKET PICK-UP
Packets will be available for pick-up either:
* THE DAY BEFORE THE RACE, FRIDAY DECEMBER 4, 2026:
* LOCATION: The LOBBY of Norridge Village Hall, 4000 N Olcott Ave, Norridge, IL 60706
* TIME: 10 am to 5 pm
* PARKING: Available either in the parking lot attached to the back of Village Hall, accessible from N Oleander Ave, or anywhere on the streets
* OR THE DAY OF THE RACE, starting at 8:30 am, at the race location
_We will send you an email the Monday before the race (Monday November 30, 2026) with a QR code to bring with you to packet pick-up. This can help expedite check-in, though it is NOT required for check-in!_
WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAIL PACKETS; THEY MUST BE PICKED UP IN PERSON EITHER THE DAY BEFORE OR THE DAY OF THE RACE.
COURSE MAP
Check back closer to race day for a map of the 5K and Kids Dash routes!
Thank you to all of our registrants who helped make last year's inaugural race such a wonderful success. We are thrilled to bring you the 2nd annual race on SATURDAY DECEMBER 5, 2026:
* The 5K run/walk will be chip-timed. WE WELCOME EVERYONE, RUNNERS AND WALKERS!
* The Kids Dash will be a 1/4 mile untimed fun run, for ages 10 and under.
* In addition to the 5K and Kids Dash, there will be a DJ, face painting, a photo booth, a selfie station, free hot chocolate, and... Santa!
The race begins and ends in the parking lot at the corner of N Ozanam Ave and W Montrose Ave.
Location Address: 7740 W Montrose Ave, Norridge, IL 60706
REGISTRATION DATES AND INFORMATION
You can register anytime, including in-person on race day. You will receive reindeer antlers and jingle bells for your racing shoes in your packets, and a finisher's medal once you cross the finish line!
If you register by Friday November 13, you will also get your choice of a t-shirt or a winter hat! After Friday November 13, t-shirts/winter hats will be given out only while supplies last.
We are also offering winter hats and thermal mugs as optional add-on purchases (winter hats must be purchased online by November 13)!
_See below for more details on swag._
PRICING
THE PRICE FOR THE 5K WILL INCREASE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, AS OUTLINED HERE:
* EARLY BIRD SPECIAL May 1, 2026, 12:00am CDT - May 14, 2026, 11:59pm CDT: $25
* May 15, 2026, 12:00am CDT - July 9, 2026, 11:59pm CDT: $30
* July 10, 2026, 12:00am CDT - September 17, 2026, 11:59pm CDT: $35
* September 18, 2026, 12:00am CDT - November 26, 2026, 11:59pm CST: $40
* November 27, 2026, 12:00am CST - December 4, 2026, 11:59pm CST: $45
* RACE DAY December 5, 2026, 12:00am CST - December 5, 2026, 11:00am CST: $50
THE PRICE FOR THE KIDS DASH IS $25, AND WILL NOT CHANGE.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Packet pick-up begins at 8:30 am
Kids Dash begins at 9:30 am
5K Reindeer Run begins at 10 am
SWAG - FOR ALL REGISTRANTS (5K AND KIDS DASH)
* ALL REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE REINDEER ANTLER HEADBANDS AND JINGLE BELLS FOR YOUR RACING SHOES. WEAR THEM DURING THE RACE FOR AN EXTRA JOLLY TIME!
* ALL REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHER'S MEDAL ONCE YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE!
* YOUR CHOICE OF A T-SHIRT OR WINTER HAT IS GUARANTEED FOR ALL REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED BY FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2026. For registrations received after November 13, t-shirts/winter hats are not guaranteed and will be available while supplies last.
* Winter hats can also be purchased for $15 as an extra add-on during online registration, only by Friday November 13.
* "Village of Norridge Reindeer Run"-themed thermal mugs are also available for purchase for $6 as an optional add-on during registration and in-person on race day (race day mug purchases will be cash only).
* Age group awards will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Male and Female finishers in the following categories: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
_See the "Race Swag Giveaways" and "Swag Available for Purchase" sections below for pictures of the swag offerings._
PARKING
The race begins and ends in the parking lot at the corner of N Ozanam Ave and W Montrose Ave.
Location Address: 7740 W Montrose Ave, Norridge, IL 60706
Parking is available:
* In the rear parking lot on the north side of the property, accessible from W Sunnyside Ave
* Street parking along both W Montrose Ave and N Ozanam Ave
PACKET PICK-UP
Packets will be available for pick-up either:
* THE DAY BEFORE THE RACE, FRIDAY DECEMBER 4, 2026:
* LOCATION: The LOBBY of Norridge Village Hall, 4000 N Olcott Ave, Norridge, IL 60706
* TIME: 10 am to 5 pm
* PARKING: Available either in the parking lot attached to the back of Village Hall, accessible from N Oleander Ave, or anywhere on the streets
* OR THE DAY OF THE RACE, starting at 8:30 am, at the race location
_We will send you an email the Monday before the race (Monday November 30, 2026) with a QR code to bring with you to packet pick-up. This can help expedite check-in, though it is NOT required for check-in!_
WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAIL PACKETS; THEY MUST BE PICKED UP IN PERSON EITHER THE DAY BEFORE OR THE DAY OF THE RACE.
COURSE MAP
Check back closer to race day for a map of the 5K and Kids Dash routes!
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