Grand Avenue Community Center, Western Springs IL
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
RACE INFORMATION
- Event: Run for the fun and benefits: Your health (exercise)
- Registration includes: t-shirt, refreshments.
- 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: This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing.
MAPS
- 5K Course Map: View Map
- 10K Course Map: View Map
- Fun Run Course Map: View Map
- Course Maps: Click to view course maps
THE DOUBLE
- Concept: Double your fun! Run Both!
- Course 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.
- 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.
- In-Person Registration: 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 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
- Discounts for Ages 14 and Under: All races - $25 Resident/$30 Non-Resident
- Fun Run Fee: $15 Resident/$15 Non-Resident
- Post May 10: Add $5 to the above fees
RACE RESULTS
- Live Posting: Results will be posted live during the event at www.j3timing.com
RACE NOTES
- Double Runners: All DOUBLE runners receive a long sleeve shirt in lieu of a short sleeve.
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Course Map
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