The Village of Norridge 5K Reindeer Run and Kids Dash
- Date Sat 6th December 2025
- Time 9:30AM CST
- Location Norridge, Illinois
- Price $23.49 - $38.99
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Village of Norridge 5K Reindeer Run and Kids Dash on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in the charming community of Norridge, Cook County! This festive event promises a jolly atmosphere as participants race through a scenic course that starts and finishes at the old church parking lot located at 7740 W Montrose Ave. The 5K run will be chip-timed, making it perfect for seasoned runners and newcomers alike, while the Kids Dash offers a fun, untimed 1/4 mile run designed for children aged 10 and under.
Check-in begins at 8:30 am, followed by the Kids Dash at 9:30 am and the main 5K race starting at 10 am. All participants will receive delightful reindeer antler headbands and jingle bells to wear during the race, adding an extra dose of holiday cheer! Don’t forget to register by November 21 to guarantee your exclusive race t-shirt. With age group awards for top finishers and medals for all Kids Dash participants, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Come celebrate the spirit of the season with friends and family while enjoying a day of fitness and fun!
Check-in begins at 8:30 am, followed by the Kids Dash at 9:30 am and the main 5K race starting at 10 am. All participants will receive delightful reindeer antler headbands and jingle bells to wear during the race, adding an extra dose of holiday cheer! Don’t forget to register by November 21 to guarantee your exclusive race t-shirt. With age group awards for top finishers and medals for all Kids Dash participants, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Come celebrate the spirit of the season with friends and family while enjoying a day of fitness and fun!
Organiser's Description
*** EXTENDED T-SHIRT REGISTRATION!! ***
YOU NOW HAVE UNTIL FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 TO GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT! SEE "SWAG" FOR DETAILS BELOW
THE VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN US FOR OUR 1ST ANNUAL 5K REINDEER RUN AND KIDS DASH!
* The 5K will be chip-timed.
* The Kids Dash will be a 1/4 mile untimed fun run, for ages 10 and under!
The races begin and end in the parking lot of the old church, now Village of Norridge property, at the corner of N Ozanam Ave and W Montrose Ave. (Address: 7740 W Montrose Ave, Norridge, IL US 60706)
REGISTRATION DATES
You can register anytime, even on race day, and will receive reindeer antlers and jingle bells for your racing shoes!
A t-shirt is only guaranteed with registration up until Friday November 21. After that, t-shirts will be given out only while supplies last.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Check-In begins at 8:30 am
Kids Dash begins at 9:30 am
5K Reindeer Run begins at 10 am
SWAG
* EXTENDED! T-SHIRT GUARANTEE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21! For registrations received after November 21, t-shirts are not guaranteed and will be while supplies last.
* All participants will receive reindeer antler headbands and jingle bells for your racing shoes. Wear them during the race for an extra jolly time!
* 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+.
* Additionally, ALL Kids Dash participants will receive a finisher's medal!
PARKING
The races begin and end in the parking lot of the old church, now Village of Norridge property, at the corner of N Ozanam Ave and W Montrose Ave. Parking is available:
* In the rear parking lot behind the old church, 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 5, 2025:
* LOCATION: The LOBBY in 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, December 1, 2025) 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.
5K ROUTE MAP
Please see below for the map of the 5K race route!
YOU NOW HAVE UNTIL FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 TO GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT! SEE "SWAG" FOR DETAILS BELOW
THE VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN US FOR OUR 1ST ANNUAL 5K REINDEER RUN AND KIDS DASH!
* The 5K will be chip-timed.
* The Kids Dash will be a 1/4 mile untimed fun run, for ages 10 and under!
The races begin and end in the parking lot of the old church, now Village of Norridge property, at the corner of N Ozanam Ave and W Montrose Ave. (Address: 7740 W Montrose Ave, Norridge, IL US 60706)
REGISTRATION DATES
You can register anytime, even on race day, and will receive reindeer antlers and jingle bells for your racing shoes!
A t-shirt is only guaranteed with registration up until Friday November 21. After that, t-shirts will be given out only while supplies last.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Check-In begins at 8:30 am
Kids Dash begins at 9:30 am
5K Reindeer Run begins at 10 am
SWAG
* EXTENDED! T-SHIRT GUARANTEE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21! For registrations received after November 21, t-shirts are not guaranteed and will be while supplies last.
* All participants will receive reindeer antler headbands and jingle bells for your racing shoes. Wear them during the race for an extra jolly time!
* 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+.
* Additionally, ALL Kids Dash participants will receive a finisher's medal!
PARKING
The races begin and end in the parking lot of the old church, now Village of Norridge property, at the corner of N Ozanam Ave and W Montrose Ave. Parking is available:
* In the rear parking lot behind the old church, 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 5, 2025:
* LOCATION: The LOBBY in 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, December 1, 2025) 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.
5K ROUTE MAP
Please see below for the map of the 5K race route!
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7740 W Montrose Ave, Norridge, 60706, IL, United States
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