When
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Where
2413 Canal St, Blue Island IL
Distance
5K
About this race
Event Details
- Date: September 19, 2026
- Location: 2413 Canal St, Blue Island, IL
- Race URL: Blue Bridges 5K
- Family-Friendly: Kids are welcome to join! Bring the whole family!
Race Day Information
- Race Lead: There will be a race lead on bike for runners & walkers.
- Beverages Provided: We will provide beverages before the race and at the halfway water station.
- Cups: We will provide orange paper cups for water and purple paper cups for sports drinks.
- Gear Check: A complimentary gear check for all participants will be available.
Course Details
- Distance Markers: There will be distance markers at every half mile of the race.
- Warmup: We will give a quick announcement followed by warmup stretches starting at 8:30 AM.
- Packet Pickup: We will have packet pick up TBD.
- Pickup Location: 13307 Olde Western Ave St, Blue Island, IL 60406.
Awards and Prizes
- Post-Race: After the race is completed, awards and prizes will be announced.
- Awards for Males: First, second & third placed by a male will receive an award.
- Awards for Females: First, second & third placed by a female will receive an award.
- Overall Winner: Overall winner will receive a prize.
Parking Information
- Parking Location: Parking will be under the Western Ave bridge off Broadway Rd.
- Parking Assistance: Volunteers will be on hand to assist you.
- Side Streets: There may be some parking on side streets surrounding the Guildhaus.
- Safety: Please pay attention to any restrictions that are in place. Be safe and courteous.
Race Rules
- No Bikes: NO bikes, skates or scooters allowed.
- Strollers: Strollers are permitted but will start with the walkers, not runners.
- Wheelchairs: Wheelchairs are permitted and will begin with the walkers.
- Chip-Timed: This race will be a chip-timed event.
Refund Policy
- No Refunds: There will be no refunds for this event.
- Cancellation Notification: If this event is canceled, you will receive an email notification with information to reschedule.
Contact Information
- Questions: If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the Guildhaus office by email or phone.
- Email: info@guildhaus.org
- Phone: 708-385-3228
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