Western Springs Tower Trot

🏃‍♂️ Race Information

• Run for the fun and benefits: Your health (exercise)
• Registration includes: t-shirt, refreshments.
• Open to all ages: Categories for awards are based on CARA age groups.

📅 Race Agenda

• Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
• Time:
  • 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, 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

• Race Maps: 5K | 10K | FUN RUN
• *Click to view course maps

🏃‍♀️ The Double

• Double your fun: Run Both!
• 10K Start: Starts on Grand Ave and finishes on Lawn Ave.
• Important: Cross the 10K finish pad and cut through the parking lot to get to the 5K start.
• Double runners: Receive a long sleeve shirt in lieu of short sleeve.

📝 Registration

• Online Availability: Until 15 minutes prior to Start time.
• Price Increase: Race prices increase $5 on Monday, May 11, 2026.
• During Race Packet Pickup: Registration will be available (see below).

🎽 Race Packet

• Pickup Locations: Grand Avenue Community Center, 4211 Grand Avenue, Western Springs, IL.
• Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Friday, May 22, 2026
• Race Day Availability: Only at Grand Avenue Community Center.
• Doors Open: 7:00 AM.

💰 Categories and Entry Fees

Pre-Registration

• 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: $25 Resident/$30 Non-Resident for all races
• 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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🌐 More Information

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