Parkie’s 5K

Race 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 the past several years! We’re very happy to continue to offer Bolingbrook's favorite 5K!

Race Details

• 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 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

Awards and Recognition

• Finishers Gift: Each participant earns a finishers gift.
• Commemorative Medals: All participants will receive a commemorative medal - 5K only.
• Award Medals: Presented to top overall male & female finisher.
• Category Awards: 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).

T-Shirts

• Guaranteed T-Shirt: Those registered by August 1st will be guaranteed to receive a t-shirt.
• After August 1st: Registrants after this date are not guaranteed a shirt or correct shirt size.

Parkie’s 1-Mile Family Fun Walk

Join us for the 1-Mile Family Fun Walk at the Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex for ages 4 years & up. Walk or push a stroller through the neighborhood for this fun, untimed event.

• Stroller Riders: Free to attend 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.

Registration Information

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 3:00-7:00 pm at the Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex (200 Lindsey Lane) in our Multipurpose Room.

For more details and to register, visit Parkie's 5K Registration.