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Catch the Elf 5k & 10k
Markham, Illinois · Saturday, December 19, 2026 · 5K, 10K
Official race page & registration ↗Catch the Elf 5k & 10k takes place on Saturday, December 19, 2026 in Markham, Illinois. The race offers 2 distances: 5K, 10K. For anyone travelling in, Chicago is about 17 miles away.
It is one of 51 races on the Illinois calendar that December. At $35, entry sits above the $25 median for an Illinois 10K.
- Date
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Location
- Markham, Illinois
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Entry fee
- from $35
Listing from the 2026 race calendar, refreshed nightly. Details can change: confirm date and entry on the official race page before travelling. Spot an error? Tell us here.
Making a race weekend of it?
Stay near the start line in Markham: check in Dec 18, out Dec 20.
Common questions
When is Catch the Elf 5k & 10k?
Catch the Elf 5k & 10k is scheduled for Saturday, December 19, 2026.
Where is Catch the Elf 5k & 10k held?
Catch the Elf 5k & 10k is held in Markham, Illinois. It is about 17 miles from Chicago.
What distances does Catch the Elf 5k & 10k offer?
The listed distances are 5K, 10K.
How much does Catch the Elf 5k & 10k cost?
Entry is listed from $35. Check the official race page for the current price, which usually rises closer to race day.
How do I register for Catch the Elf 5k & 10k?
Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.
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