Parkie’s 5K

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!

Run, Walk or push a stroller to make it a family event. Participants fully registered by August 1 are guaranteed to receive t shirts in their size, those registered after August 1 are not guaranteed a shirt or correct shirt size. Each participant earns a finishers gift. See below for additional awards and recognition. Same day registration will be available on race day starting at 6:30 am. 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: 8:00am-10:00am
• 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 by 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
• All participants will receive a commemorative medal - 5K only
• Award medals will be presented to:
  • top overall male & female finisher
  • 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+
  • 5K only
• Those registered by August 1st will be guaranteed to receive a t-shirt.

Parkie’s 1-Mile Family Fun Walk

Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex
Ages 4 years & up

Walk or push a stroller through the neighborhood for this fun, untimed 1-Mile Family Fun Walk. Stroller riders are free, but will not receive a race shirt or finisher’s medal. Registered runners must be at least 5 years old.

Each participant will receive a t-shirt in their size.

Further Information

For additional details and to register, please visit the official race page: Parkie's 5K Registration