Park Ridge Santa Stroll 5k - Stroll Mile - Jingle Jog

The Park Ridge Santa Stroll is a holiday race morning in Uptown Park Ridge, featuring a 5K run, a 1 Mile Stroll, and a 3-block Jingle Jog for young children. It raises funds for Avenues to Independence, a local not-for-profit, and the atmosphere is more neighborhood Christmas gathering than competitive race. Participants run and walk through the streets wearing Santa hats, while children 8 and under complete the Jingle Jog in reindeer ears and bells from Santa's sleigh. Attendees are encouraged to wear their finest holiday attire, with awards for the most festive outfits. The Park Ridge Christmas Stroll takes place afterward in Uptown Park Ridge.