Cheesy Pretzel 5K and 1 Mile Walk

🏃‍♂️ The Cheesy Pretzel 5K is Back!

The Cheesy Pretzel 5k & 1 Mile Walk is a USATF certified 5k event [IL23028NM] that winds through The Promenade Bolingbrook and surrounding neighborhoods. All participants in the 5k and 1 mile walk will receive an order of Pretzel Bites and Cheese!

• First 500 Registrants: Will receive a moisture wicking long sleeve shirt & Cheesy Pretzel Finisher Medal!
• Shirt Size: Preferences will be first come, first serve, corresponding to each participant's race registration date.
• Strollers: Welcome to join the event. Stroller riders are free, but will not receive a race shirt or finisher's medal.
• Age Requirement: Registered runners must be at least 5 years old.

Participants in the 1 Mile Walk will follow a course through The Promenade Bolingbrook property. The walk is an untimed event.

Volunteer Opportunities
Sponsorship Opportunities

The First 500 Participants to Register (5k or 1 Mile Walk) Will Receive:

• Custom Finisher Medal
• Dry-Fit Long Sleeve Shirt

❤️ Why is This Event Important?

The Cheesy Pretzel 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk isn’t just about crossing the finish line, it’s about making a real difference for local teens who need support, guidance, and hope. Proceeds help Heart Haven OutReach provide free mentoring, support groups, leadership programs, and safe spaces where teens can build resiliency, grow and thrive. Through our Charity of Choice program, we encourage participants to help raise funds for other local nonprofits close to their heart. Whether you run, walk, volunteer, sponsor, or donate, your involvement helps strengthen the community and empower local teens.

💵 Registration Fees:

• 5k Registration Fee: $30, if registered by August 31, 2025 at 11:59 pm
• 5k Registration Fee: $35, if registered by October 2, 2025 at 11:59 pm
• 5k Registration Fee: $40, if registered on October 3 or 4 (*No Advance Packet Pickup)
• 5k Registration Fee: $40, on Race Day

• 1 Mile Walk Registration Fee: $30, if registered by August 31, 2025 at 11:59 pm
• 1 Mile Walk Registration Fee: $35, if registered by October 2, 2025 at 11:59 pm
• 1 Mile Walk Registration Fee: $40, if registered on October 3 or 4 (*No Advance Packet Pickup)
• 1 Mile Walk Registration Fee: $40, on Race Day

📅 Event Schedule:

• 7:00 am: Day of Packet Pickup & Day of Registration Opens
• 7:30 am: Warm-up
• 8:00 am: 5k start time
• 8:05 am: 1 Mile Walk start time

There will be an awards presentation for the 5k event following the finish of the race. Trophies presented to the fastest overall male and female runners. First, Second & Third Place Medals will be presented to the top male and top female finishers in each age category (10 and under, 11-14, 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+).

🎽 Advance Packet Pick Up:

We are offering Packet Pick-Up times before the event at Star Cinema Grill. Avoid race day lines and come by to pick up your shirt, race bib, free raffle ticket, and other materials. IMPORTANT: Participants who wait to register until October 3rd or 4th cannot participate in Advance Packet Pickup. These participants must pick-up their race packets after 7 am on Race Day (October 5th).

• Friday: October 3 from 4 PM - 6 PM
• Saturday: October 4 from 10 AM - 12 PM

Packet Pickup Address:
Star Cinema Grill
619 E Boughton Rd Suite 200,
Bolingbrook, IL 60440