When
Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
Where
Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex (BRAC), Bolingbrook IL
Distance
5K
About this race
Event Overview
Bolingbrook Park District's Parkie's 5K is back! We've got the flat, fast course, and community feel that you've loved for years!
Participation Details
- Event Type: Run, Walk or push a stroller to make it a family event.
- T-Shirt Guarantee: Participants fully registered by August 1 are guaranteed to receive t-shirts in their size: those registered after are not guaranteed a shirt or correct shirt size.
- Finisher's Gift: Each participant earns a finishers gift.
- Same Day Registration: Available on race day starting at 6:30 am.
Race Packet Pickup
Pre-registration racers will be able to pick up race packets on August 21, between 3:00-7:00pm at the Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex (200 Lindsey Lane) in our Multipurpose Room.
Race Information
- Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex (200 S. Lindsey Lane)
- Registration Fee:
- $30 adults (15 yrs +), $27 child (6-14 yrs), if registered by July 31, 2026 at 11:50 pm
- $35 adults (15 yrs +), $32 child (6-14 yrs), if registered between August 1 - August 20, 2026, at 9:00 am
- $40 adults (15 yrs +), $38 child (6-16 yrs), if registered on Race Day
- $25 1-Mile Walk
Awards and Recognition
- Commemorative Medals: All participants will receive a commemorative medal - 5K only.
- Award Medals: Presented to the top overall male & female finisher and top 3 males & females in each category: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+.
- Category: 5K only.
- T-Shirt Guarantee: Those registered by August 1st will be guaranteed to receive a t-shirt.
Parkie's 1-Mile Family Fun Walk
Location: Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex
- Ages: 4 years & up.
- Event Description: Walk or push a stroller through the neighborhood for this fun, untimed 1-Mile Family Fun Walk.
- Stroller Participants: Stroller riders are free but will not receive a race shirt or finisher’s medal. Registered runners must be at least 5 years old.
- T-Shirt: Each participant will receive a t-shirt in their size.
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