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Saturday, April 3rd, 2027
754 Elm St., Winnetka IL
5K
36–52°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2026
39–62°F
dry
2025
42–58°F
dry
2024
35–37°F
rain
2023
41–57°F
rain
2022
32–45°F
dry
2021
38–66°F
dry
2020
40–56°F
dry
2019
35–58°F
dry
2018
34–38°F
rain
2017
41–49°F
rain
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About this race
Hop into Spring at the Winnetka Bunny Hop Dash 5k! Join us on April 3, 2027 for a family fun 5k on the Green Bay trail!
Start time waves - 8am and 9:00am Rolling start- Bunny Ears included for kids at Finish Line!
SCHEDULE
Everyone is Required to Pick Up Packets. Friends can pick up friends packets. PLEASE Email us large groups. No Race Day
SATURDAY, MARCH 27 10:30 AM – 4:00PM – Packet Pickup @ Road Runner Sports (Ednes Plaza), 3232 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091
FRIDAY, APRIL 2
1:00pm – 4:00PM – Packet Pickup @ Road Runner Sports (Ednes Plaza), 3232 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091
SATURDAY, APRIL 3
7:15 AM RACE DAY REGISTRATION Race Day Registration: Cash or Check only: Carpe Diem Races.
RACE MORNING
8:00 AM 1st wave ON THE TRAIL - Rolling start
8:30 AM 2nd Wave
9:00 AM 3rd wave starts --
No Water Station. - post race water will be at finish line and up at the main building area
No AWARDS, but all kids receive a #1 medal and bunny ears at Finish Line
RESULTS: Results are posted on line at www.j3timing.com
RACE LOCATION
On the Green Bay Trail at Winnetka Train Station 754 Elm St, Winnetka, IL 60093. We will be on the West side of the building. Post race water and granola bars.
VOLUNTEER
Need varies shifts: Course Marshal, Water Station, Packet Pick up race day!
WEATHER
The event will go on rain, shine or snow and no cancellations. In the event of severe weather on race morning, we will communicate any changes to the schedule or race with all registered athletes via email, social media, and at the event.
PARKING
Public Lots and street parking
REFUNDS
No Refunds.
Carpe Diem Races and Municipality have the right to change the course.
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