Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!
Rotary Santa 5K Run, 1-Mile Walk & Reindeer Dash
Start off the holiday season even merrier and get your family, friends, and coworkers to join you in this festive event! Deck yourselves out in your race - provided Santa suits or design your own unique costumes. Join the others to form a sea of Santas and “run for a cause as a Claus!”
Whether you have run or walked in the past, are a first-time runner or walker, or have a Reindeer Dasher (10-and-under), you should be proud of your involvement in this annual holiday tradition.
Spread the word! The more the merrier!
Our Race
Race Day: December 2nd, 2023
Registration begins July 1st, 2023
This year’s event is in-person and virtual
Schedule:
Reindeer Dash: 9:30 AM
Runner Warm Up: 9:45 AM
Race Starts: 10:00 AM
What’s Included in My Registration?
5K Runners and 1-Mile Walkers receive:
Santa suit
Swag bag
Commemorative race medal
Reindeer Dashers (10 and under) receive:
Reindeer antlers
Reindeer nose
Commemorative race medal
Candy canes and hot chocolate after their run!
Only $10 per Reindeer Dasher
Race Course
Start & Finish
Red star
5K Run
Red path/arrows
1-Mile Walkers
Blue path/arrows
Who We Are
This event is held by the Rotary Club of Arlington Heights (RCAH) to raise funds for it’s annual Community Grants Program. To date, the Rotary Club of Arlington Heights, with your assistance, has donated over $300,000 to worthy causes throughout Arlington Heights and its neighboring communities, directly as a result of the Santa Run.
Join Our Community
We couldn’t do it without you! We greatly appreciate your time and effort, as it helps us make the race more enjoyable for all our participants and spectators. If you can’t spare the time, donations are also welcome. Any contribution is appreciated!
If you would like to learn more about Rotary, our club meets on Thursdays and we always welcome prospective new members.
We would like to thank everyone who supports us through the Rotary Santa Run event. We couldn’t do it without you and the generosity of our sponsors!
Race Sponsors
Santa Sponsors
Rudolph Sponsors
Mary Cay & Ken Kirk
BMO Commercial Bank- Arlington Heights & Rolling Meadows Locations
Elf Sponsors
Jennifer Burnidge - State Farm Insurance
GetBurbed
@properties Christies International Real Estate
Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd.
Abbington Distinctive Banquets
Fitness 19
College H.U.N.K. Hauling & Junk Removal
Allstate Thompson Insurance Agency
@properties-David Jaffe – David Jaffe Real Estate Broker
Peggy Kinnane’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
DelBoccio|Marchetti Group
@properties|Christie’s International Real Estate
Fyzical Therapy
Northwest Speech & Hearing
Courtland’s
Coco & Blu
Passero
Arlington Ale House
Old National Bank
Tuscan Market & Wine Shop
Candy Cane Sponsors
Stephen G. Daday
Shakou
Premier Martial Arts