EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- Kristi Sabo and Larry Wilson with the Santa Stomp 5K joined WCIA 3'3 Taylor Mitchell in the studio to talk about their upcoming event.

The Santa Stomp will take place in Teutopolis on Dec. 20 at 9 a.m. Participants have the option of running or walking the 5K, or a 1-mile Fun Run / Walk. There will also be a virtual 5K option.

The organizers said all of the money raised goes to the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight.

"The Land of Lincoln Honor Flight takes our veterans, free of charge, to Washington D.C. to see their memorials. It is a fantastic day for them," Sabo said. "My sister and I took my father many years ago, and it's the place we need to give our money to, to our veterans."

Last year, about 880 people participated and $16,000 was raised. Sabo and Wi

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