# Running For The Paws in Whoville 5K

- **When:** Fri, Nov 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST
- **Where:** 213 Main St, Sainte Marie, IL, 62459
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-102047-running-for-the-paws-in-whoville-5k

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/SainteMarie/pauseforacause?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

Come out to the Whoville Celebration and enjoy dressing up as your favorite Whoville character or Christmas character while running or walking to raise funds for a good cause! Saved By Grace Animal Rescue will host this event to help raise funds for the rescue. 

The 5K race/walk and fun run will kick off the Whoville Celebration. Plan to stay and make a day of it! There will be many vendors, activities for the whole family and lots of good food!

All participants will get a water bottle if signed up by November 10.  This race will be chipped and timed. 

Race Fee is $25 in ADVANCE and $30 on RACE DAY for the 5K Run/Walk and $20 in ADVANCE and $25 on RACE DAY for the 1 Mile Fun Run. 

Medals given for overall male and female and top finishers in age groups.

Registration and check-in starts at 7:30AM the day of the race at the address listed below. 

8AM- 5K RUN/WALK Starts

9AM- 1 MILE FUN RUN Starts

9:30AM- FREE BLOCK RUN for kids.

We encourage participants to bring their own water. 

Also join us for a FREE BLOCK RUN with the Grinch and Max for kids 10 and under! No sign up needed! Meet at 9:30AM at the address below.

 

Directions for Parking and Race- Please park near 213 Main St. in Sainte Marie, Illinois. Look for the pavilion. Race will start around the St. Mary’s Parish St and the Legion.

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-102047-running-for-the-paws-in-whoville-5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-102047-running-for-the-paws-in-whoville-5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).