Western Springs Tower Trot

RACE INFORMATION

• Purpose: Run for the fun and benefits: Your health (exercise)
• Registration Includes: T-shirt, refreshments.
• Open To: This 5K, 10K, Double, and Fun Run is open to all ages using CARA age categories for awards.

RACE AGENDA

• Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
• 8:30 a.m: 10K (6.2 miles) and The Double Run (10K and 5K)
• 8:45 a.m: Fun Run (<: a mile)
• 9:30 a.m: 5K (3.1 miles)
• Start/Finish: Grand Avenue Community Center | 4211 Grand Ave, Western Springs
• Fun Run: Start is at Chestnut and Grand, Finish is at the official Finish Line on Lawn

POST RACE

• Refreshments: Water, Gatorade, and refreshments will be provided for all runners.
• Timing: This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing.

MAPS

• 5K: View Map
• 10K: View Map
• FUN RUN: View Map
• Instructions: Click to view course maps

THE DOUBLE

• Format: Double your fun! Run Both!
• Details: The 10k starts on Grand Ave and finishes on Lawn Ave.
• Transition: You must cross the 10k finish pad and cut through the parking lot to get to the 5k start on Grand Ave.
• Shirts: Double runners receive a long sleeve shirt in lieu of short sleeve.

REGISTRATION

• Online Registration: Available until 15 minutes prior to Start time.
• Price Increase: Race prices increase $5 on Monday, May 11, 2026.
• Packet Pickup: Online registration will be available during Race Packet Pickup.

RACE PACKET

• Pickup Location: Grand Avenue Community Center, 4211 Grand Avenue, Western Springs, IL
• Pickup Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Friday, May 22, 2026
• Race Day: Packets available at Grand Avenue Community Center starting at 7:00 AM.

CATEGORIES AND ENTRY FEES

• 5K Walk: $35 Resident/$40 Non-Resident
• 5K Run: $35 Resident/$40 Non-Resident
• 10K: $40 Resident/$45 Non-Resident
• The Double: $45 Resident/$45 Non-Resident
• Under 14: All races - $25 Resident/$30 Non-Resident
• Fun Run: $15 Resident/$15 Non-Resident

RACE RESULTS

• Results: Posted live during the event at www.j3timing.com

RACE NOTES:

• Shirt for DOUBLE Runners: All DOUBLE runners receive a long sleeve shirt in lieu of a short sleeve.
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MORE INFORMATION

• Website: For more details visit Western Springs Tower Trot