Alpine Races 5k and 10 Mile

🏃‍♂️ Welcome to the Alpine Races

The Alpine Runners of Lake Zurich proudly present the 46th Annual Lake Zurich Alpine Races! The Alpine Races 5k and 10-mile courses are USATF certified. The races run through the streets and along the shores of beautiful Lake Zurich. Gatorade and Water will be available along the course. No dogs, strollers, bikes, or rollerblades are allowed in the races please. Keeping with the Race Industry standard, the Alpine Races will not issue refunds or defer for registration made online, by mail, or on race weekend.

🏅 2026 Illinois RRCA Championship

The Alpine Runners 10 Mile Run is the 2026 Illinois RRCA Championship 10 Mile Run and a 2025 CARA Racing Circuit Race.

🤝 Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are the backbone of every successful race and we are grateful for ours. But we need even more people to help us with packet pickup, the water stops, and the finish line! Please consider volunteering a few hours of your time on race day. You won't regret it. For more information contact Jeannette at jeannette@alpinerunners.com

🏆 Join the Alpine Runners Club

Become an Alpine Runners Club member today at the link below. Some of the benefits are:

• Discounts: Discounts for running local races, including Alpine Races. Coupon code available after becoming a member.
• Training: Free training programs for Marathon distance for novice, intermediate and advanced levels. Direct access to RRCA-certified running coaches.
• Water Stops: Free Water and Gatorade stops every 2–3 miles on Saturday runs.
• Group Runs: Weekend long runs with pace groups throughout the year.
• Social Events: Social runs and events throughout the year, which provides opportunities to make friends with the common interest of running and fitness.
• Guest Speakers: Informative guest speakers covering running related issues such as diet, injuries, shoes, running nuances.

Alpine Runners Club Membership

📅 Race Information

Join us on 2026-08-16 at Breezewald Park, Lake Zurich, IL. For more details, visit the official race page: Alpine Races Official Page.