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Holiday 5K

Carlinville, IL · Sports

When

December 19, 2026

Where

Carlinville Chamber of Commerce · Carlinville · IL

Cost

Not confirmed

Status

Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule

A 5K race held in Carlinville on the Saturday of the town's Christmas weekend. It is listed by the Carlinville Community Chamber of Commerce as part of its Christmas events, which include a countdown to Christmas weekend the day before.

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