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Join us Saturday, December 5th, for the 15th Annual Santa Speedo Run at Sidetrack! Don't miss the Party of the Season, benefiting Center on Halsted, Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community center. Join the more than 1,000 people that take part in this annual celebration of Chicago's LGBTQ+ Community.SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Sidetrack opens early at
12pm: for Sign-in and Registration
1:50pm: We sing our Customized Carol, “Jingle Balls!”
2pm: 1-mile run through East Lakeview
2:30pm: Awards, Entertainment and Door Prizes with Debbie Fox & Boy J
3-8pm: After-Party! Fun and Games with Boy J & Sasha Love.
To start your fundraising, register online as an individual or as a team.
Proceeds benefit Center on Halsted, Chicago’s LGBTQ community center.
Click the link for more information and to Register for the Run here: bit.ly/SANTASPEEDORUN2026
If you can't run, we ask that you participate by SPONSORING one of our Santas online, or join us before and after the race at Sidetrack to make a donation and cheer, celebrate and help raise funds for Center on Halsted.
Our sponsors this year are Men’s Room Chicago, Avita Health, Alderman Bennett Lawson, uberlube, Makers' Mark and American Airlines
Sidetrack is open until 3am Saturdays, so the party continues into the night! Must be 21+ with a valid ID.
Have questions? Visit our FAQ page for answers! https://www.centeronhalsted.org/uploads/2026-SSR-FAQ.pdf
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