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

Event Overview

On Saturday, August 29, 2026, 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. For more information, visit the race website.

Packet Pick-up

• Thursday 8/27/26: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Weber Leisure Center, 9300 Weber Park Place, Skokie
• Friday 8/28/26: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Weber Leisure Center, 9300 Weber Park Place, Skokie
• Friday 8/28/26: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Backlot Bash (by the intersection of Floral St and Oakton St.)
• Race Day 8/29/26: 6:30 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. at 5215 Oakton St., Skokie (pick-up is inside the Backlot Bash grounds, at the beer tent on Oakton St)

Race Day Schedule

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

• Kids ½ Mile Fun Run: 8:00 a.m.
• 5K Race Begins: 8:30 a.m.
• Awards Ceremony: Following the 5K.

Course Information

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

Participant Amenities

• 5K Run Participants Receive: Chip timing, T-shirt, USATF certified course.
• One Free Beer: Available to participants of the 5K.

Kid's Run Amenities

• Kids Run Participants Receive: 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.

Presented By

Skokie Chamber of Commerce / Skokie Public Library / Village of Skokie / Skokie Park District / Niles Township High School District 219.