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Rudolph Run 5K & Jingle Jog Fun Run
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22
RUDOLPH RUN 5K (10:00AM)
JINGLE JOG FAMILY FUN RUN (12:30PM)
YORKVILLE AMERICAN LEGION POST #489
(9054 E VETERANS PKWY, YORKVILLE)
Run, Run Rudolph! It's time to help the Knights of Columbus spread some Christmas cheer to families in need! By participating in either the Rudolph Run 5K or the Jingle Jog Family Fun Run, a portion of your registration will help support the Knights of Columbus to provide food and toys to families in need within Kendall County this Christmas! Both walkers and runners are welcome!
Winter Sprinter Sponsor
SECURE THE GEAR
Santa delivered some extra special gear for this year's race! ALL registered participants for both runs will receive a custom 3" finisher medal (subject to availability for day-of-race registrants). Plus, anyone registered by Wednesday, October 22 will receive a Commemorative Holiday Race Crewneck Sweatshirt (Youth & Adult Sizes Available)!
REGISTRATION DETAILS
REGISTER NOW!
CHRISTMAS IN JULY PROMO
July 7-July 31, 2025
Jingle Jog : $35
Rudolph Run 5K: $40
Register Early & Save! All registration secured between July 7 through July 31 will receive a discount PLUS a festive hat added to your swag bag! Registrations will also include the Custom 3" Finishers Medal and Commemorative Holiday Race Crewneck Sweatshirt.
PRE-REGISTRATION
August 1 - October 22, 2025
Jingle Jog: $40*
Rudolph Run 5K: $50*
*Registration includes Commemorative Holiday Race Crewneck Sweatshirt.
LATE REGISTRATION
October 23 - November 22, 2025
Jingle Jog: $40 (Shirt Included While Supplies Last)*
Jingle Jog: $25 (Shirt Not Included)
Rudolph Run 5K: $50 (Shirt Included While Supplies Last)*
Rudolph Run 5K: $40 (Shirt Not Included)
*Shirts are not guaranteed and will only be available while supplies last.
Registration can be completed online, by phone (630-553-4350), or by submitting a completed registration form by mail. All mailed registration forms must be post-marked by Wednesday, October 22 to include the Commemorative Holiday Race Crewneck Sweatshirt.
Printable PDF registration forms:
Jingle Jog Sponsor
Check out the details for each individual race by selecting the tab for that race from the drop-down menu!
Rudolph Run 5K
Saturday, November 22 · 10:00AM
Yorkville American Legion Post #489
(9054 E Veterans Pkwy, Yorkville)
Run, Run Rudolph! It's time to help the Knights of Columbus spread some Christmas cheer to families in need! By participating in this 5K, a portion of your registration will help support the Knights of Columbus to provide food and toys to families in need within Kendall County this Christmas! Both walkers and runners are welcome!
SECURE THE GEAR
Santa delivered some extra special gear this for this year's race! ALL registered participants will receive a custom 3” finisher medal. Plus, anyone registered by Wednesday, October 22 is guaranteed to receive a Commemorative Holiday Race Crewneck Sweatshirt (Youth & Adult Sizes Available)! Plus, warm up after the race with cup of hot chocolate from the Hot Cocoa Bar!
REGISTRATION DETAILS
CLICK THIS LINK TO REGISTER NOW!
All Registrations completed by October 22 will receive a Commemorative Holiday Race Crewneck Sweatshirt. Shirts availability and sizing is limited and NOT guaranteed for any registrations taken after October 22. Registration can be completed online here, by phone (630-553-4350), or by submitting a completed registration form by mail.
| Pre-Registration | Late Registration |
|---|---|
| Christmas in July Registration Promo July 7-31, 2025 Fee: $40 *Your registration includes the Commemorative Holiday Race Crewneck Sweatshirt AND a festive knit hat added to your swag bag! | |
| August 1 - October 22* Fee: $50 *Your registration includes the Commemorative Holiday Race Crewneck Sweatshirt | October 22 - November 21* November 22 (9-10am)** Fee: $50 (Shirt included while supplies last) $40 (Shirt NOT included) **Shirts and sizing are limited and not guaranteed for any registrations taken after October 22, and will only be available while supplies last. **Finisher’s Medals are only available white supplies last, and are not guaranteed for Day-Of Registrations. |
DAY-OF REGISTRATIONRegistration will be accepted the day-of the race on Saturday, November 22 from 9:00-10:00am as space allows. Please note, anyone registering the day-of the event will not receive the Commemorative Holiday Race Crewneck Sweatshirt. The Finisher’s Medal is also only available as supplies last and not guaranteed for those registering the day-of. | |
WARM UP WITH THE HOT COCOA BAR AFTER THE RACE
Registered race runners can warm up after they run with a cup of hot cocoa inside the Yorkville American Legion! Choose from a selection of flavors and toppings to create the perfect post-run treat!
Packet Pick-Up
Thursday, November 20 · 9am-5pm
Yorkville City Hall
(651 Prairie Pointe Dr, Yorkville)
Grab your gear before race day on Thursday, November 20 at City Hall (651 Prairie Pointe Dr, Yorkville) between 9am and 5pm. If you are unable to pick up your packet on November 20, packets can be collected on November 22 for the hour leading up to the scheduled race time.
Winter Sprinter Sponsor
GET FESTIVE!
Just like Rudolph led the way on Christmas Eve, we are encouraging runners and walkers to light up the race with your favorite ugly sweater and other festive gear! The most festive Adult (18+), Child (17 & Under), and Group will win the best dressed trophy at the end of the race!
CHIP TIMING
Professional electronic chip timing by Kompusport is provided for accurate and easy race results! Official race results will be posted online at Kompusport.com.
RACE DETAILS
- Race Time: The race begins promptly at 10:00am on Saturday, November 22.
- Race Route: The race starts and ends at the Yorkville American Legion (9054 E Veterans Pkwy, Yorkville IL). See the race map for the specific route.
- Awards & Age Divisions: All participants will receive a Custom 3” Finisher Medal. The Best Overall male and female runners will receive a trophy as well as the top male and female runner in each age division.
- Age divisions include: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
- Results: Professional electronic chip timing by Kompusport is provided for accurate and easy race results! Official race results will be posted online at Kompusport.com.
Race Map
Click on the map below to see the race route!
Jingle Jog Family Fun Run
Saturday, November 22 · 12:30PM
Yorkville American Legion Post #489
(9054 E Veterans Pkwy, Yorkville)
Jingle all the way in the Jingle Jog Family Fun Run! The Jingle Jog is open to all ages looking for a shorter, noncompetitive run while still raising funds for Kendall County Families in need! All participants will receive a Custom 3” Finishers Medal, Jingle Bell, Activity Bag and cup of Hot Chocolate (medals and bells available as supplies last for day-of registrations)! PLUS, all runners registering by October 22 will receive a Commemorative Holiday Race Crewneck Sweatshirt!
By participating in this 1-mile fun run, a portion of your registration will help support the Knights of Columbus to provide food and toys to families in need within Kendall County this Christmas! Both walkers and runners are welcome!
SECURE THE GEAR
Santa’s elves delivered some festive fun for all runners participating in the Jingle Jog Family Fun Run! ALL registered participants will receive:
- Custom 3" Finisher Medal
- A Jingle Bell to Wear During the Run
- Holiday Activity Bag
- Hot Chocolate and a Cookie from the Hot Cocoa Bar
- Commemorative Holiday Race Crewneck Sweatshirt (Must Register by October 22)
PICTURES WITH SANTA
Santa didn’t want to miss the fun this year and will be available for pictures leading up to the start of the Jingle Jog Fun Run!
WARM UP WITH THE HOT COCOA BAR AFTER THE RACE
Registered race runners can warm up after they run with a cup of hot cocoa at the Hot Cocoa Bar inside the Yorkville American Legion! Choose from a selection of flavors and toppings to create the perfect post-run treat!
REGISTRATION DETAILS
CLICK THIS LINK TO REGISTER NOW!
All Registrations completed by October 22 will receive a Commemorative Holiday Race Crewneck Sweatshirt. Shirts will NOT be available for any registrations taken after October 22. Parents may accompany their children and do not need to register; however, will not receive a shirt, medal, or activity bag. Registration can be completed online here, by phone (630-553-4350), or by submitting a completed registration form by mail.
| Christmas in July Promo | Pre-Registration (Ugly Sweater Tech Long Sleeve Included) | Late Registration |
|---|---|---|
| July 7 -July 31* Fee: $35 * Your registration includes the Commemorative Holiday Race Crewneck Sweatshirt AND a festive knit hat added to your swag bag! | August 1 - October 22* Fee: $40 * Your registration includes the Commemorative Holiday Race Crewneck Sweatshirt | October 22 - November 21* November 22 (11:30-12:30pm)** Fee: $40 (Shirt Included while supplies last) Fee: $25 (Shirt NOT included) **Shirts and sizing are limited and not guaranteed, and will only be available while supplies last. **Finisher’s Medal and Jingle Bell are only available white supplies last and not guaranteed for Day-Of Registrations. |
DAY-OF REGISTRATIONRegistration will be accepted the day-of the race on Saturday, November 22 from 11:30-12:30pm as space allows. Please note, anyone registering the day-of the event is not guaranteed to receive the Commemorative Holiday Race Crewneck Sweatshirt. Shirts are limited and only available while supplies last. The Finisher’s Medal and jingle bell are also only available as supplies last and not guaranteed for those registering the day-of. | ||
Packet Pick-Up
Thursday, November 20 · 9am-5pm
Yorkville City Hall
(651 Prairie Pointe Dr, Yorkville)
Grab your gear before race day on Thursday, November 20 at City Hall (651 Prairie Pointe Dr, Yorkville) between 9am and 5pm. If you are unable to pick up your packet on November 20, packets can be collected on November 22 up to one hour before your race time.
GET FESTIVE!
This run is all about having FUN while helping raise funds to help families in need! Runners are encouraged to dress in their finest festive gear as awards and prize baskets will be given to the most festive Adult (18+), Child (17 & Under) and Group at the end of the race!
IMPORTANT NOTE
This is intended as a Fun Run and will not be professionally timed. Awards will not be given for age divisions; however, all runners will receive a Custom 3” Finishers Medal.
RACE DETAILS
- Race Time: The race begins promptly at 12:30pm on Saturday, November 22.
- Race Route: The race starts and ends at the Yorkville American Legion (9054 E Veterans Pkwy, Yorkville IL) and is approximately 1 mile. See the race map for the specific route.
- Age Groups: All ages of runners and walkers are welcome to participate within this Family Fun Run. Parents may accompany their children and do not need to register; however, will not receive a shirt, medal or activity bag.
- Important Note: This is intended as a Fun Run and will not be professionally timed. Awards will not be given for age divisions; however, all runners will receive a Finishers Medal (medals available as supplies last for those who register the day of the race).
Race Map
Click on the map below to see the race route!
YORKVILLE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION & SPONSORSHIPS
The Rudolph Run 5K and Jingle Jog Fun Run are in conjunction with the Yorkville Holiday Celebration hosted Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22. For a full list of events and details click here!
Looking to support the cause? Sponsor Holiday Celebration! Click this link to be redirected to the Sponsorship Application. Sponsorship applications are due by October 17.
QUESTIONS?
Contact the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department at or call 630-553-4350