# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Chase the Elf 5k & 10k
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 am
- **Event Description**: Join us for the Inaugural Chase the Elf race on December 20th.  This Christmas themed race benefits the Toy Box Connection Children's Charity.
How it works:  Each race (the 5k and the 10k) will have it's own race elf.  The elf will get a One minute thirty second head start.  If you finish before the elf, you will win a special prize!  
In addition, each chip timed race will have awards for the Top 3 overall as well as the top 3 males and females in the following age groups:
14 & Under
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70 & Older
 
Both the 5k & 10k will start at 9:00 AM.  The 10k will repeat the 5k course twice.  
Packet pickup: will be held on Friday, December 19th as well as race morning starting at 7:30 AM. The Friday location will be announced at a later date.
Gear Check: We will have a gear check.  We request that you keep all valuables in a safe location.
Awards: There will not be an awards ceremony.  If you finish in the top 3 in your age group, pleas…
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/midlothian/chase-the-elf-5k-and-10k/200029070968548
- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, nonprofit, charities, christmas
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 62

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Markham/ChaseTheElf5k10k?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=midlothian-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Midlothian
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Midlothian Meadows
- **lat**: 41.608097953428
- **long**: -87.722938033666
- **full address**: Midlothian Meadows, 159TH St,Midlothian, Illinois, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Illinois Prep Top Timing (https://allevents.in/org/illinois-prep-top-timing/26251465)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Midlothian Meadows, 159TH St,Midlothian, Illinois, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Illinois Prep Top Timing
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, workshops, nonprofit, charities, christmas
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Chase the Elf 5k & 10k ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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