Western Springs Tower Trot

RACE INFORMATION

• Event Purpose: Run for the fun and benefits: Your health (exercise)
• Registration Includes: t-shirt, refreshments.
• Race Types: 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
• Start Times:
  • 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 Location: Grand Avenue Community Center | 4211 Grand Ave, Western Springs
• Fun Run Details: 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 and Scoring: This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing.

MAPS

• Course Maps:
  • 5K
  • 10K
  • FUN RUN
• Note: Click to view course maps

THE DOUBLE

• Event Description: Double your fun! Run Both!
• Course Information: The 10k starts on Grand Ave and finishes on Lawn Ave.
• Instructions: You must cross the 10k finish pad and cut through the parking lot to get to the 5k start on Grand Ave.
• Special Item: 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.
• Race Packet Pickup: 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 Pickup: Available only at Grand Avenue Community Center. Doors open at 7:00 AM.

CATEGORIES AND ENTRY FEES

• Pre-Registration Fees:
  • 5K Walk - $35 Resident/$40 Non-Resident
  • 5K Run - $35 Resident/$40 Non-Resident
  • 10K - $40 Resident/$45 Non-Resident
  • The Double (5K & 10K) - $45 Resident/$45 Non-Resident
  • 14 and under for all races - $25 Resident/$30 Non-Resident
  • Fun Run - $15 Resident/$15 Non-Resident
• Late Registration: Add $5 to the fees above after May 10, 2026.

RACE RESULTS

• Results Posting: Results will be 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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URL for Details

For more information, visit the race page: Western Springs Tower Trot.