Byron Fest 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Join us for the Annual Byron Fest 5K Run! This 2024 Rockford Road Runners Circuit Race, and family friendly event, is held on the beautiful trails of the Byron Forest Preserve. The course features well maintained trails with panoramic views and a variety of terrain. Chip timing will be provided by J3 Timing. Plaques will be awarded to overall male and female finishers and medals will be awarded to top 3 male and female finishers in each age division.

🏅 Awards and Age Groups

• Awards: Plaques for overall male and female finishers, medals for top 3 finishers in each age division.
• Age Divisions: 5 year age groups for both male and female.
• Categories: 0-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and above.

👟 Fun Run Details

1 mile Fun Run! All Fun Run participants will receive a participation medal. Chip timing is not available for the Fun Run.

📅 Registration Information

• Pre-registration: 5K participants must be pre-registered by June 21, 2024 at noon to be guaranteed a race shirt.
• Shirt Availability: A limited number of shirts will be available race day on a first come, first serve basis.
• Final Registration: Pre-registrations will be accepted through July 12, 2023 at noon.
• Packet Pick-Up: Available onsite from 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. with the race beginning promptly at 8:00 a.m. This event is non-refundable.

🚗 Location Information

Parking and indoor restrooms are available onsite.

👶 Important Note

Due to terrain, baby joggers and strollers are discouraged.

🌐 More Information

For more details, please visit our official race page.