Gather your Christmas spirit and chase down the Grinch in our Crete Country Christmas Grinch 5K. Runners, Walkers, Strollers are all welcome to dress for the occasion in Grinch Green and come out for fun. The race will benefit the Crete Food Pantry. We ask all participants to bring a nonperishable food item to donate on the morning of the race. Included in your 5K registration: Grinch 5 K Race Shirt Fruit, water, granola provided in runner's tent. Satisfaction of completing a 5K in December Breakfast with the Grinch! The breakfast will be held from 9 am - 11 am after the race. (Seating times at 9, 9:30, 10 & 10:30) Visit Cretepark.com for Breakfast information and registration.
3.1 Miles: Race T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Miles | $35.00 | Jul 7 | Nov 28 |
| $40.00 | Nov 28 | Dec 4 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64 | 30:42 | 17:36 |
| 2024 | 74 | 33:02 | 17:55 |
| 2023 | 123 | 34:03 | 19:33 |
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