Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and 1/2 Mile Youth Color Run

🏁 Race Overview

On Saturday, August 23, 2025, Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and Kid's Run will be held in Downtown Skokie (in and around the grounds of Skokie's Backlot Bash) and will include a half-mile kids run.

📅 Packet Pick-up

• Thursday 8/21/25: 9a-8:30p at Weber Leisure Center, 9300 Weber Park Place, Skokie
• Friday 8/22/25: 9a-3p at Weber Leisure Center, 9300 Weber Park Place, Skokie
• Friday 8/22/25: 5p-7p at Backlot Bash (by the intersection of Floral St and Oakton St.)
• Race Day 8/23/25: 6:30a-7:45a at 5215 Oakton St. Skokie (pick-up is inside the Backlot Bash grounds, at the beer tent on Oakton St)

🕖 Race Schedule

Race day registration: 6:30 am – 7:45 a.m.

Kids ½ mile Fun Run: 8 a.m.

5K race begins: 8:30 a.m.

Awards ceremony: will follow 5K.

🚫 Course Closure

5K course will close promptly at 9:30 am and participants will be asked to move to the sidewalk to complete the race.

🎖️ Participant Perks

• 5K Run:
  • Chip timing
  • T-shirt
  • USATF certified course
• One Free Beer

👶 Kid's Run

• T-shirt
• Participation medal

👥 Age Groups

Age groups for races are as follows: Male and female – 14 & under, 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, 80-84, 85 and over.

🏆 Event Sponsors

Presented by: Skokie Chamber of Commerce / Skokie Public Library / Village of Skokie / Skokie Park District
Niles Township High School District 219

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the event website: Skokie's Backlot Dash.