2026 Blake's Holiday Hustle

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Lace up your shoes and get ready to hustle into the holiday spirit! This Holiday Hustle 5K is more than just a race—it's a joyful dash filled with festive fun, delicious donuts, and memories you’ll cherish for years to come. Whether you're running, walking, or strolling, it’s the perfect way to kick off the season with family and friends!

Run Pick of the Month – Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend

Run the 17th annual Illinois Race Weekend, happening April 2026.

6 distances, 8 Challenges, 1 Weekend. Take your pick of events: marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 5K, Mile, and youth run, plus eight I-Challenge events that dare you to complete multiple events throughout the race weekend to earn extra swag and a coveted third medal!

Thousands of fans and volunteers shower you with Midwest hospitality. First-class race shirts, medals, food, and fanfare.

Use code RUNIL26 to SAVE 10% on your entry!

Finish at the 50-yard line of historic Gies Memorial Stadium! Snack on bountiful postrace food and then join the rockin’ 27th-Mile Street Fest with live music, a Beer Garden and other festivities.

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