Chicago's December Races Celebrate the Holidays

The holidays are a fun time to enjoy festive activities with friends, family, and coworkers. It is also an easy time to overindulge in rich holiday foods and beverages. Don't wait for 2016 to start burning off those extra calories. Take a look at the holiday-themed runs below and pick one that sounds fun. You'll be hustling like Santa on Christmas Eve and burning those calories in no time!

December 5, 2015
Santa Hustle 5K
Where: Soldier Field, 1410 Museum Campus Drive
Start Time: 9 a.m.

Santa Speedo Run
Where: She-Nannigan's, 16 West Division Street
Start Time: 11 a.m. (open bar) and 1 p.m. (run)

December 6, 2015
Go Santa Go 5K
Where: Burnham Park, 5491 South Lake Shore Drive
Start Time: 9 a.m.

December 12, 2015
Jingle Bell Run/Walk & Santa Chase
Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 North Cannon Drive
Start Time: 9 a.m. (10K) and 9:10 a.m. (5K)

Ugly Sweater Run
Where: Soldier Field, 1410 Museum Campus Drive
Start Time: 11 a.m.

December 13, 2015
Chicago Time Trial Cup – Race #3 – 20K – Indoor Time Trial
Where: Fitness Formula Clubs Lincoln Park, 939 West North Avenue
Start Time: 7:30 a.m. and 12 noon (two race heats)

Rudolph Ramble & Donner Dash
Where: Diversey Harbor, 2550 North Cannon Drive
Start Time: 9 a.m. (Rudolph Ramble) and 10 a.m. (Donner Dash)

December 19, 2015
Riis Park Striders Christmas Classic
Where: Riis Park, 6100 West Fullerton Avenue (east of The Brickyard shopping center)
Start Time: 10 a.m.