2026 Murphysboro Main Street "Run for a Claus" 5k Walk/Run

Back by popular demand! Murphysboro Main Street presents the 2026 "Run for a Claus" 5k Walk/Run. It is open to youth and adult walkers/runners. We will age categories and awards for 1st and 2nd place finishes in each category. There will also be a prize given for the best dressed in Christmas themed attire, so get your friends together and dress up for the occasion. Attendees who sign up before November 22nd are guaranteed a shirt with sponsors listed on the back. We will not order any extra to be sold the morning of the race. Packet pick up and same day registration will be same day as the race on December 5th starting at 8am. Race will begin promptly at 9am. All proceeds of this race will benefit the Murphysboro Main Street Old Depot Restoration project.