RACE INFORMATION
- Purpose: Run for the fun and benefits: Your health (exercise)
- Registration: Registration is required and includes: t-shirt, refreshments.
- Categories: This 5K, 10K, Double, and Fun Run is open to all ages using CARA age categories for awards.
- Event Link: For more details, visit here.
RACE AGENDA
- Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
- 10K and Double Start: 8:30 a.m.—10K (6.2 miles) and The Double Run (10K and 5K)
- Fun Run Start: 8:45 a.m.—Fun Run (< a mile)
- 5K Start: 9:30 a.m.—5K (3.1 miles)
START/FINISH LOCATION
Grand Avenue Community Center | 4211 Grand Ave, Western Springs
Fun Run Start is at Chestnut and Grand, Fun Run 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 | 10K | FUN RUN
*Click to view course maps
THE DOUBLE
- Event: Double your fun! Run Both!
- 10K 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.
- Shirt: 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: Registration (online) will be available during Race Packet Pickup.
RACE PACKET
Prior to race day, numbers, t-shirts and information can be picked up at the Grand Avenue Community Center, 4211 Grand Avenue, Western Springs, IL, during the following hours:
- Friday, May 22, 2026: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Race Day: On race day, race packets will only be available at Grand Avenue Community Center. Doors open 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
14 and under for all races: $25 Resident/$30 Non-Resident
Fun Run: $15 Resident/$15 Non-Resident
REGISTRATION AFTER MAY 10, 2026
Add $5 to the fees above.
RACE RESULTS
Results will be posted live during the event at www.j3timing.com
RACE NOTES
- All DOUBLE runners receive a long sleeve shirt in lieu of a short sleeve.
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