Running Events, Races & Festivals
2007 / 2008
Illinois Festivals And Event Calendar
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| 2/25/07 Life Time Fitness Indoor Triathlon 10minute swim, 30minute bike, 20minute run Life Time Fitness - Warrenville, IL IL Bryan Sanborn 952-229-7359 952-943-1500 www.lifetimefitness.com/events/2007_indoor_tri/ bsanborn@lifetimefitness.com |
| 3/23/07 Cardinal Twilight Classic 5k Run/Walk Forreston High School Illinois Radina Brobst 815-541-0858 http://www.fvdistrict221.org/5k.htm rbrobst@fvdistrict221.org |
| 3/31/07 Bridge The Gap To Health 5K run and walk, 10K run, Kids Fun Run Quincy IL www.bridgethegaptohealth.com |
| 4/15/07 Life Time Fitness Indoor Triathlon 10minute swim, 30minute bike, 20minute run Life Time Fitness - Burr Ridge, IL IL Bryan Sanborn 952-229-7359 952-943-1500 http://www.lifetimefitness.com/events/2007_indoor_tri/ bsanborn@lifetimefitness.com |
| 4/20/07 Walk and Roll North Shore 5, 10, 30 or 50 mile routes Harms Woods, Skokie IL Carissa Esmon 847.328.5147 www.walkroll.org carissa.esmon@cancer.org Join the fight against cancer. We have bike routes of 50, 30 and 10 miles, as well as a 5 mile walking route, making this event suitable for the whole family. Registration is free, but we encourage participants to collect pledges to support cancer research and social services for local cancer patients. Minimum donation for a ride t-shirt is $50. Several local businesses will provide snackes at staffed rest stops and on-site entertainment. |
| 4/28/07 REST SleepWalk 5K Clock Tower near Waveland Golf Course Parking Lot (3600 N. Addison & the lakefront) Illinois Ellen Kilmurry (773) 784-0909 (773) 784-1087 www.restweb.org ekilmurry@restweb.org REST works collaboratively to provide safe, quality, permanent and emergency housing options and supportive social services to adult men and women who are homeless in Chicago. Join the fight to end homelessness in Chicago. |
| 05/05/07 Steelmen 5K 5K Chicagoland Speedway IL Brian Newman 815-774-1696 www.jths.org bnewman@jths.org This race is being put together by staff and students of Joliet West High School. The money raised will benefit Guardian Angel Home in Joliet. The race will take place in 2 laps around the actual Chicagoland Speedway track and it begins at 10am. The race is limited to the first 500 registrants, and trophies will be awarded to the top two performers in each age group from 10-14 to 60+. |
| 5/5/07 Run To Remember 5K run, 5K walk, children's races Gold Star Families Park (just East of Soldier Field) Chicago IL Rhonda Anderson 312-745-5286 312-746-8283 www.cpdmemorial.org/run runtoremember@chicagopolice.org All proceeds go to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation which benefits the families of Officers killed in the Line of Duty. Demos from the K-9, Mounted, Forensic, Marine and Helicopter units of the Chicago Police Dept, dj, raffle, refreshments and post-race party. |
| 5/19/07 Sunrise Rotary 8K Run 8K Potawatomi Woods, Kirkland Illinois William McMahon 815-519-8073 www.kishrotary.org lincbill@aol.com Our second annual 8K run will begin and end at the shelter house in the scenic Potawatomi Woods Forest Preserve in Kirkland, IL. Afterwards, join us for a fun and refreshing post-race as well as stretching provided by Northern Rehab. |
| 05/28/07 Hoof It for Hephzibah 5K Glen Ellyn IL Tina Hutchinson www.signmeupsports.com tinabhutchinson@aol.com 7th Annual 5K Fun Run/Family Walk and "Hop-It" Race for Kids. The course winds through charming Glen Ellyn neighborhoods. |
| 6/09/07 Route 66 Festival 10K 10K Edwardsville City Park IL Rich Luers 618-407-3643 www.bipod.com Join us for the Inaugural Route 66 Festival 10K on Saturday, June 9, 2007. This event is a new addition to the 11th Annual Route 66 Festival in downtown Edwardsville. Registration - Field size limited at 660 participates Early Fee - $20 (until May 26) Late Fee - $25 Race Day - $30 Register at Active.com Packet Pickup - Thurs, June 7 & Fri, June 8 at BIPOD from 10am to 8pm Race morning - City Park, 6:30am to 7:45am Performance shirts guaranteed to participants who register by May 26 . Visit www.bipod.com for more race information. |
| 6/16/07 Race to Downtown 5k Walk/Run 5K Vandalia Wal-Mart to downtown Vandalia IL Jerri Lynn Burnam 618-283-0745 jlburnam@sbcglobal.net This race is sponsored by Vandalia Main Street. Entry fee for those 13 or older is $25 if you register by June 2, 2007. Register after June 2 it is $27. Register on race day and it's $30. A kid's run will be held (1/2 mile) at 8:00 before the 5K walk/run. This is for kids 6-12 years old. $10 if they register by June 2. All kids who preregister will get a t-shirt. All child participants will receive a ribbon. For those 13 and older that are taking part in the 5K walk/run and register by June 2 you will receive a free tshirt. There will be an awards ceremony for the top three finishers of each age group at downtown Lincoln Park after the race. Age groups are 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+. |
| 6/16/07 Mt. Prospect Park District's Strive for Five presented by the Daily Herald 5k, 1/4 mile and 50yd dash Kids' Races Lions Memorial Park, 411 S. Maple St., Mt. Prospect IL Julie Beck 847-640-1000 X224 847-364-2824 www.mppd.org jbeck@mppd.org Money raised will be used for scholarships, to provide wider access to the benefits of the Mt. Prospect Park District through the financial assistance to individuals who have demonstrated need. |
| 06/16/07 Teen Coalition Against Substance Abuse(501(c)3) Park to Park to Park Rally 20 and 40 miles Paris Twin Lakes Park start - Lincoln Trail State Park finish IL Paula Leroy 217-465-4118 ext 267 Paula.Leroy@hrcec.org Ride from Paris to Mill Creek Park on 20 miles of flat to rolling hills. Eat a snack and sag to Lincoln Trail State Park for lunch or ride the remaining 20 miles of rolling hills to challenging climbs to Lincoln Trail. Sag, first aid, maps, rest stops available for the 40 miles. Snacks, lunch and tshirt included in entry fee. $25 beforre June 8, $30 on the day of the rally. |
| June 17 to June 23, 2007 Grand Illinois Trail And Parks (GITAP) bicycle ride From 315 to 565 miles in a week northern Illinois Illinois Chuck Oestreich 309-788-1845 www.bikelib.org/gitap oestreich@qconline.com Sponsored by the League of Illinois Bicyclists with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. It’s a unique week-long bike ride featuring a sampling of routes on the Grand Illinois Trail combined with overnights at five outstanding state parks. The ride begins and ends at Oswego, then makes an extended circular tour through northern Illinois, following three rivers – the Illinois, the Rock, and the Fox.. The route is generally flat, with mileage choices ranging from 315 to 565 miles for the week. Dinners, breakfasts, camping sites, sags, bike repair, T-shirts, door prizes, and evening programs, including the Illinois Humanities Council’s acclaimed Velosophie. Limited to 160 riders. For information: www.bikelib.org/gitap; oestreich@qconline.com; or call Chuck Oestreich at 309-788-1845. |
| 6/23/07 Subaru US Women's Triathlon Series - Naperville .75K swim, 23K bike, 5K run Centennial Beach - Riverfront Park IL CAPRI Events 773 404-2372 773 404-6591 www.uswts.com info@caprievents.com Part of the Subaru U.S. Women's Triathlon Series. A great race for first timers in a supportive women's only environment. Benefiting the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF). |
| 06/24/07 Walter Kaiser 5k Run for the Children Distance: 5k Location : Chicago, Illinois Contact : Lara Battalini Chicago State : IL Zip : 60601 Country : USA Phone : 312-279-7710 Fax : 312-279-9201 Website : www.lsac.com Email : lara.battalini@lakeshoreathleticclubs.com Online Registration |
| 11/19/06 RUN FOR 41--(EVENT PROCEEDS GO TO THE TRAVIS HEARN FUND) 2 Events: 41 dekameter--41 hectometer Rock Island High School Click Here For More Information |
| 11/25/06 Great River Road Run Distance: 10 miles and 2 mile runs Location : Alton, Illinois ran along the river road by the Misssissippi River Contact : Russ Colona Address : 709 Ridgeway City : East Alton State : Illinois Zip : 62024 Country : USA Phone : 618-259-2261 Fax : Website : altonroadrunners.org Email : russc1956@yahoo.com Additional Info : This is the 47th annual Great River Road Run probably the oldest in our area. It is a scenic run along the. bluffs next to the great Mississippi river. This attracts about 1200 runners every year from many states. It is a great tradional run many runners run every year. It is a 10 mile (5 out and back) course with a 2 mile run so that everyone can participate. It is always held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving |
| 7/7/07 Firecracker 5k 5k (3.1miles) Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa IL James Richmond 815-776-5030 jrichmond@eagleridge.com Five Kilometer (3.1mile) run/walk beginning and ending at the Resort. Trail encompasses the beautiful back 9 of the North Golf Course. Registration is at 7:00am with the race beginning at 8:00am. Participants receive a t-shirt, breakfast, and there will be prizes raffled during breakfast. |
| 8/4/07 Crime Stoppers 5K 5K, Mile, 1/4 mile fun run downtowon Moline Illinois Scott Williams 309-797-0449 www.qccrimestoppers.com swilliams@moline.il.us We will be giving away 100 free bikes to kids under 12. One of the best post race parties around. Flat and fast course. Lots of door prizes and prize money for top finishers. |
| 8/11/07 High Trek Adventure Chicago Jason Hofsess 480.326.4893 www.hightrekadventure.com info@hightrekadventure.com Teams of 2 solve clever clues to find checkpoints using only public transportation and foot! Winning team receives airfare for 2! |
| 9/2/07 Bartlett Lions Labor Day Dash 5K or 10K Bartlett Town Center IL Kristine Gabrenya 630 375-7157 www.signmeup/55180 bartlettlionsclub@yahoo.com The Bartlett Lions are proud to present the 5K and 10K, open to runners and walkers of all ages, and the Kids & Family Dash. The 5K and 10K will start and finish at the Bartlett Town Center, across from Village Hall, and will take runners and walkers through the lovely, tree-lined streets of Bartlett. Funds raised are used by the Bartlett Lions to help those in need in our community. Online Registration will be available until 11:59 PM 8/29/2007. Registration Forms may also be mailed to: Bartlett Lions Club, Attn: Labor Day Dash, PO Box 8049, Bartlett, IL 60103. (Online brochures are available on our website, www.bartlettlions.org). Please make checks payable to Bartlett Lions Charities. Race Day Registration will be held from 6:45 to 7:45 at the Town Center starting point (Across from Village Hall, 228 S. Main Street). Male, Female 5K or 10K Walk or Run - $15 Kids & Family Dash - $5 (add $5 to registrations after 8/29/2007) ALL pre-registered participants will be guaranteed t-shirts. T-shirts by availability on race day. |
| 9/15/07 The Need For Speed 5k race/walk Wilborn Creek Access Area, Lake Shelbyville IL Michelle McClain 217-756-8204 217-774-6403 mmpt62@yahoo.com This race is being held in conjunction with the NBRA boat races on Lake Shelbyville. There are other activities including concessions and kid's activities. There is a discount room rate available at Eagle Creek Resort in Findlay and a dock party with DJ and prizes the evening of the race. Eagle Creek is a beautiful resort offering golf, tennis, boating, swimming, etc. This could be a whole weekend of fun! |
| 9/22/07 Collinsville Italian Fest 5K Walk and Run 5K Collinsville, IL ( Start on Clay Street and finish on Main Street) IL Kelly Loepker 618-334-0787 www.italianfest,net The application is listed under "Event Applications" |
| 9/29/07 AFSP Out of the Darkness Community Walk for IL 5K walk Busse Woods, Ned Brown Meadow off Golf & 53, Rolling Meadows IL Liz or Lisa at nostigmaa@yahoo.com 312-238-9564 http://www.outofthedarkness.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=communityWalks.eventDetails&eventID=698 nostigmaa@yahoo.com The Out of the Darkness Community walk is a three mile walk sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. This walk is to raise awareness and funds for Suicide Prevention and help treat mood disorders.No registration fee! |
| 9/29/07 St Stephens Run For The Cross 5K 17500 S 84th Ave Tinley Park Illinois Sean Murphy 708 638-9430 www.Ststephentinley.com skramurphy@aol.com |
| 10/6/07 Roadhouse 5K Fun Run for the Plainfield Foundation of Excellence 5K Rock Run Forest Preserve, Black Rd Illinois Alyssa Gomez 815-768-5534 store_joliet@texasroadhouse.com All Proceeds go to the Plainfield Foundation of Excellence. It is a $15 entry fee for students & $20 for adults pre-registered by 9/25/07. $22 on race day and t-shirts while they last. Contact Alyssa or e-mail for more information and registration sheets. |
| 10/13/07 New Enterprise Academy 5K Run/Walk 5K 206 W. Adams St. O'Fallon IL Tami Spellman 618-304-1684 http://www.newenterpriseacademy.org/documents/NEA5K13Oct07.pdf tamispellman@charter.net Professionally timed by Toolen's Running Start. Awards for top male & female finisher. Medals 3 deep in each age group. Register by October 5th to be guaranteed a t-shirt on race day. |
| 10/20/07 The Scarecrow Scramble 5K Run/ Walk Lisle Community Park / 1825 Short Street / Lisle, IL 60532 Illinois Kim Brondicke (630) 852-8683 http://lislepartnersforparks.org/5krun.htm 5k Run/ Walk Saturday Night October 20,2007 Pumpkin Patch, DJ, Food & Fun! Festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. Costume Contest: 5:15-5:30 p.m. (Costumes not required) Tot Run 5:45 p.m. Youth Run 6:00 p.m. 5K Run/ Walk Begins at 6:30 p.m. Located at Lisle Community Park Route 53 and Short Street- Lisle, IL Registration Fees Pre-registration Race Day 5k Run $15 $20 Youth Run $10 $15 Tot Dash $5 $5 Proceeds befit Lisle Partners for Parks |
| 10/21/07 Arms of Love Pregnancy Resource Center is pleased to announce it's First Annual 5k Run and 10th Annual Walk for Life (1 mile fun walk). Date: Sunday, October 21st, 2007, Registration is at 2:00 (except for those who do not pre-register, 1:15) Location: Haskell Park, Henry Street, Alton, IL Entry Form/Fees *5K RUN timed Individual: $20 if postmarked by October 12th 2007, and in person $25 race day registration. * 1 MILE FUN WALK un-timed Individual: $10 if post-marked by October 12th, and in person $15 race day. * 1 MILE FUN WALK un-timed Family: $25 (immediate members of same family). You can also register by e-mailing us until October 19th at: walkforlife5k@yahoo.com (registration form and more info attached) Your 5K run will include views of: · Panoramic scenes of the Alton Bridge · Historic Alton City Hall · Majestic St. Mary’s Church, and other historic churches · The historic Stratford Hotel · Haskell House · An up-close look at the Miller’s Mutual windmill · A spectacular run featuring mature trees, fall colors, and some of Alton’s most beautiful and historic homes Awards: · 1st and 2nd place awards will be presented male and female divisions of each age group. · T-shirts will be presented to all runners/walkers who finish the Run and the Walk. · Long-sleeved shirts will be presented to all Gideon’s Warriors participants. Post-Run Activities: · Food, Refreshments and giveaways will be fun for the entire family. · Music will be provided by NTF praise band. · Awards ceremony will take place at the finish line after the run |
| 11/10/2007 5K - USATF sanctioned Run Walk for Wounded Veterans Distance: 5K Location : Independence Grove Forest Preserve, Libertyville IL Contact : Julia Allen Address : 16400 W Buckley Rd City : Libertyville State : IL Zip : 60048 Country : USA Phone : (847) 234-8456 Fax : Website : www.signmeup.com Email : Additional Info : Proceeds benefit Sew Much Comfort (www.sewmuchcomfort.org). Race starts at 9 AM. Pre-registration at www.signmeup.com, and race day between 7:30 and 8:30 AM. |
| 11/17/2007 Orland Hills 14th Annual Turkey Trot Run 2K, 5K, walking classification 16675 S. Haven Ave. Illinois Glenn Bilina 708-349-7211 708-349-3840 www.orlandhills.org g.e.bilina@orlandhills.org The Village of Orland Hills Recreation Department Presents: 14th Annual TURKEY TROT RUN SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2007 2K JUNIORS - Start: 9:00 AM 5K OPEN - Start: 10:00 AM RACE DAY REGISTRATION and ENTRY FEE: PACKET PICK UP: $17 Pre-registration Pickup packets the morning of the run $21 Day Of The Run between 7:30 am and 9:45 am at: Make checks payable to: *Community Center Village of Orland Hills *16553 S. Haven Ave. THE COURSE: Send Entry Form and Fee To: Starts and finishes at Kelly Park, Village of Orland Hills 16675 S. Haven Ave., Orland Hills. Recreation Department The race will be run on the pathways 16553 S. Haven Ave. and streets of Orland Hills. Water and Orland Hills,IL. 60487 Aid Stations will be at the course. ***Please Note: Race Registration will close 15 minutes prior to the start of each race.*** 2K Juniors: 8:45 am /*5K Open: 9:45 am FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT AT (708) 349-7211 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.orlandhills.org RACE FEATURES: Free sweatshirt, snacks and refreshments for all registered participants. Awards for overall winners for men and women. Also, 1st thru 3rd Place winners in each running classification. |
| St. Coletta's Chicago Marathon Training Team Distance: 26.2 Miles Location : South Suburbs of Chicago (Tinley Park, IL) State : Illinois Contact : Team Coletta Phone : 708-342-5241 Fax : 708-342-2579 Website : www.stcolettaIL.org Email : stcolettas@yahoo.com Additional Info : Make Your Marathon More Meaningful with the St. Coletta's of Illinois Foundation's Chicago Marathon Team! Team Coletta is looking for runners to participate in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on behalf of children and adults with special needs. If you would like to learn more about the program please call 708-342-5241. |
| 4/5/2008 Parkland 5k/1mile race for charity Distance: 5k/ 1mile Location : Parkland College, champaign State : Illinois Contact : Dennis Kaczor Phone : 217-353-2634 Fax : Website : http://www.parkland.edu/msa/5KRUNregistrationform_001.pdf Email : dkaczor@parkland.edu Additional Info : First-place winners (male and female) of the 5K Run will receive $500, with $250 for 2nd-place winners and $125 for 3rd-place winners. In the 1-mile Run, the top finishers will win a trophy. In addition, Parkland College is giving three free credit hours to the first male and female Parkland student to finish. The top three finishers in each of six age categories for the 5K will also receive an Age-Group award, and finishers age 13 and younger in both races will earn special recognition. Proceeds from this event will support the Office of Student Life's Alternative Spring Break Project, a landscaping project for the Don Moyers Boys and Girls Club. Application must be recived by March 19th to be considered pre-registered. |
| 4/26/08 St. John's 5K Run/Walk and 1 mile Fun Run Distance: 5K Run and 1 mile Fun Run Location : St. John's Lutheran School 220 S Lincoln St. Lombard, Illinois State : Illinois Contact : Christy Schaefer Phone : 630-863-0920 Fax : Website : Email : cschaefer@nzalaw.com Additional Info : Race starts at 8:00 Am. Registration fees:5KRun/Walk $20/$25 race day. Fun Run $10/$10 race day. Pre-register online at signmeupsports.com. All Proceeds to benefit St. John's Lutheran School Technology Fund |
| 05/10/08 5k run/3k walk Distance: 5k/3k Location : Prairie State College Campus State : Ill Contact : Oscar Espinosa Phone : (708)709-2943 Fax : Website : http://www.prairiestate.edu/crosscountry5krunsignup.html Email : oespinosa@prairiestate.edu |
| 5/10/08 Prairie State College 5krun/3kwalk Distance: 5k/3k Location : Prairie State College Campus State : Ill Contact : Oscar Espinosa Phone : (708)709-2943 Fax : Website : http://www.prairiestate.edu/crosscountry5krunsignup.html Email : oespinosa@prairiestate.edu |
| 5/17/08 Sunrise Rotary 8K Run Distance: 8K Location : Potawatomi Woods, Kirkland State : Illinois Contact : William McMahon Phone : 815-519-8073 Fax : Website : www.kishrotary.org Email : lincbill@aol.com Additional Info : The Sunrise Rotary 8K is a great way to start out your racing season. Join us for our third annual race! The race starts and finishes at the newly constructed shelter houses in Potawatomi Woods Forest Preserve abd is USATF certified. Pre-Registered Runners will be guaranteed a custom designed technical shirt. Post Race refreshments and stretching stations will be enjoyed after the event. |
| 5/18/2008 Road Scholars 5K Run/Walk 5K Rosary High School 901 North Edgelawn Dr. Aurora, IL 60506 IL Debbie 630-896-0831 X 19 630-896-8372 http://www.rosaryhs.com/pages/events_5krun.asp dolson@rosaryhs.com Have Some Fun! Go at your own pace, make it an all out race, or take a nice Sunday walk - just join us on Sunday, May 18, 2008 and be part of the fun! All ages are encouraged to participate. Make the Road Scholar 5k Run/Walk a competition, a social event, or a family gathering. The course runs 3.1 miles through the residential west side of Aurora and returns to Rosary High School. An assortment of refreshments will be available to the participants. Awards for the top male and top female finisher, as well as the top three finishers in each category will be presented following the end of the run/walk. No roller blades, pets, bicycles, or refunds. Held rain or shine. |
| 6/01/08 Steelmen 5K Race Distance: 5K Location : Chicagoland Speedway, 500 Speedway Blvd. State : IL Contact : Brian Newman Phone : 815-774-1696 Fax : Website : www.jths.org Email : bnewman@jths.org Additional Info : The Steelmen 5K is put on by the students at Joliet West High School. We had over 300 runners last year, due probably in part to the experience of running on the track at Chicagoland Speedway. Online registration can be done at active.com. We are raising money to benefit the Children's Advocacy Center of Will County. |
| 6/07/08 WCPF Walter Payton "Sweetness" Run / Walk Distance: 8K and 5K Location : Yorkville High School State : Illinois Contact : Nancy Wilson Phone : 630-885-4980 Fax : 630-552-7618 Website : www.Payton34.com Email : Info@Payton34.com Additional Info : Event is hosted by the Walter & Connie Payton Foundation. $34.00 per person (children in strollers are free!) Register early and receive a run t-shirt. All proceeds will go directly towards providing for in-need children apart of DCFS and throughout Illinois. Awards will be given for each age bracket group. You will recieve your runner number at check-in the day of the event. |
| 06/07/08 OLGC 5K Unity Run/Walk Distance: 5K Location : Aurora State : IL Contact : Terri Jakubowski Phone : 630-851-4400 Fax : Website : www.ourladyofgoodcounsel.net Email : tpjakubowski@sbcglobal.net Additional Info : Enjoy a Saturday morning for a competitive running race or walk with the family. All ages are encouraged to participate. The course starts at the school, into Phillips Park and back. Refreshments will be available and awards will be presented immediately following the end of the run/walk. |
| 6/7/08 Urban Dare Chicago Lincoln Park IL Kevin Keefe 202 285-4510 http://www.urbandare.com kkeefe@urbandare.com Urban Dare is a 1-day amazing race. Teams of 2 solve clues to find checkpoints where they must take photos or perform dares. Racers are encouraged to call friends for help solving clues. Take the dare! |
| 6/14/08 Route 66 Festival 10K Distance: 10K Location : Edwardsville City Park State : IL Contact : Rich Luers Phone : 618-444-2967 Fax : Website : www.metromilers.com/Rt10K_race_central.htm Email : metromilers07@yahoo.com Additional Info : Come join us for the 2nd Annual Route 66 Festival 10K hosted by the Metro Milers Running / Walking Club. This event is part of the 12th Annual Route 66 Festival in Downtown Edwardsville, IL. The Route 66 Festival 10K is a fundraiser for the Metro Milers Club. The 10K course is a mostly flat course with some small hills. The course will start in Downtown Edwardsville and travel through Edwardsvilles historic neighborhoods then on the beautiful MCT Trails. Then finishing back at the City Park, where runners and walkers celebrate at the post-race festival. The course will be closing on a 16:00 min/mi pace. Any participants still remaining on the course may finish but will be ask to move to the side of the roadway. The finish line will remain open for 2 hours after the start. Field Size limited to 660 participants. Early Fee (if postmarked by May 31st) : $20 Late Fee (no mail-in entries accepted after June 11th) : $25 Race Day : $30 Metro Milers Members subtract $3 from fees. Online: Register online at www.Active.com. Online Registration closes June 11th or when field size is reached. |
| 6/14/08 Strive for Five 5k Run Distance: 5k, 1/4 Mile, 50 yd. dash Location : 411 S. Maple, Mt. Prospect State : IL Contact : Julie Beck Phone : 847-640-1000 Fax : Website : http://www.mppd.org/images/raceentryforweb.pdf Email : jbeck@mppd.org Additional Info : $100 to top male and female. Plaques to top three in each category. Fast results on premise. First 100 to register get a deluxe sports towel. |
| 06/14/08 SkirtChaser Race Series Distance: 5K Location : Chicago State : Illinois Contact : Phone : Fax : Website : www.SkirtChaser5k.com Email : Additional Info : 5k road race and block party where women start first and men, "Skirt Chasers," start 3 min later. |
| 6/22/08 Walter Kaiser 5K Run/Walk & Roll Distance: 5k Run, 1-Mile Walk/Roll Location : Chicago, IL A Phone : 312-279-7710 Fax : 312-279-9201 Website : www.lsac.com Email : lara.battalin@lakeshoreathleticclubs.com Additional Info : The Walter Kaiser 5k Run/Walk & Roll is being held on Chicago's lakefront and starts and finishes at the Grant Statue in Lincoln Park. The 5k features a fast, flat course and the 1-Mile walk/roll is open to adults with strollers and kid's on skates and bikes. All proceeds will benefit the Dreams for Kids charity. |
| 6/29/2008 Saints Challenge 5K and Youth Mile Distance: 5K, youth mile Location : St. Charles East High School, 1020 Dunham Rd., St. Charles, IL State : Illinois Contact : Kendra Hoepper Phone : (630) 715-2212 Fax : Website : http://www.runningsaints.org/saints_challenge/index.htm Email : Additional Info : The St. Charles East High School Running Saints Boosters proudly present our 30th Annual Saints Challenge 5K & Jeff Leavey Youth Mile. All proceeds of the race benefit the cross country and track and field programs at St. Charles East high school. Awards, ribbons and prizes will be awarded. |
| 7/04/08 Peoria Jaycees Firecracker 5000 Distance: 5K Location : Kelleher's Irish Pub, Water St/State St., Peoria State : IL Contact : Roxy Baker Phone : 309-676-5292 Fax : Website : www.jaycees.com Email : roxyb@comcast.net Additional Info : Peoria Jaycees Firecracker 5000 Registration Still Open! Peoria, IL, June 24th, 2008 Start your 4th of July off on the right foot with the Peoria Jaycees 27th running of the Firecracker 5000. Avid runners, amateurs, and children of all ages are encouraged to join in on the fun! The Firecracker 5000, a 5 kilometer foot race starting in front of Kellehers Irish Pub on Water St., through downtown Peoria and the scenic riverfront will again be held on the morning of July 4th. Runners can register at packet pick up at Kellehers on Saturday June 28th, from 10:00 am-2 pm, or day of, July 4th at 6:30 am for $30. Interested parties can pick up registration forms at Running Central on Main and Sheridan, Dunhams Discount Sports, or by visiting www.jaycees.com. T-shirt availability is based on a first come first serve basis, so the earlier you register the better likelihood you will receive a shirt. This is an exciting year for the Firecracker with the inclusion of chip timing and wave starts, with the first wave at 7:30 am. The event is a part of the Illinois Valley Striders Grand Prix. Co-chair, Tamara Ruth, is hopeful that this years upgrades will only help to improve on an already successful project for the Peoria Jaycees. Proceeds from this years event will benefit the Diabetes Foundation, Catholic Charities, Crime Stoppers, Peoria Childrens Home, & the Peoria Jaycees . ABOUT <Jaycees> - The Jaycees is a young persons leadership training organization. The organization was developed for people ages 21-40 to hone their leadership skills while improving their communities. For more info on the Jaycees please visit www.jaycees.com, www.iljaycees.org, or www.usjaycees.org. |
| 7/4/2008 31st Lemont Freedom Run Distance: 5k & 10k Location : Lemont Park District State : Illinois Contact : Mike Struck Phone : 630-257-6787 Fax : Website : lemontparks.org Email : mike-struck@lemontparkdistrict.org Additional Info : Lemont Freedom Run 31st Annual The Freedom Run is a race through the scenic and hilly streets of Lemont. The event will feature a 5K race (3.1 mile) and 10K race (6.2 mile). Awards will be given to the top three runners in each age category and gender group. In addition, all participants who register before June 27th will receive a Freedom Run t-shirt. Fees for are $17.00 before June 27th and $22.00 after.Pre-registration ends on Wednesday, June 27th |
| 7/5/08 Stockton Park District 5K Distance: 5K Location : Stockton State : IL Contact : Steve Jordan Phone : 815-541-8286 Fax : 815-713-3626 Website : Email : sjordan@lcvcpa.com Additional Info : Race begins at 8:00. Proceeds will benefit the Stockton Park District. This is a Run / Walk event. Please call for more information or email for a copy of a form. |
| 9/4/08 Team Challenge Distance: Location : Premier Fitness, 1805 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL 60025 State : Contact : Maris Formas-Endurance Manager Phone : 847-827-0404 Fax : 847-827-6563 Website : http://www.ccteamchallenge.org/Teams/Illinois_Carol_Fisher_Chapter.htm Email : mformas@ccfa.org Additional Info : Join the Team and make a difference! Team Challenge invites you to join our training program as we prepare for the Miami ING Half Marathon on January 25th 2009. Participants are trained to walk or run the half marathon as they raise funds for find a cure for Crohn's and ulcerative Colitis. At our informational meeting you can meet your coaches, future teammates and honorees; as well as hear more about this amazing program. When you join the team, you will receive: + Professional coaching and training + The opportunity to meet and exceed your athletic goals (an unbeatable offer with great personal rewards) + A connection with an honored patient so you know who you're doing it all for + All the tools and help you need to raise your funds ' you'll even get your own free web page for fundraising support + Receive a t-shirt when you sign up for the challenge, plus a racing singlet for the half-marathon + A connection with a team of walkers and runners who have the same goals as you do and truly want to make a difference |
| 9/6/08 The Great Urban Race Chicago Varies Visit www.greaturbanrace.com for details Illinois Joe - info@greaturbanrace.com 800.487.6817 www.greaturbanrace.com info@greaturbanrace.com The Great Urban Race is a one-of-a-kind urban adventure. Teams of two solve clues and complete challenges while navigating through the city and using public transit. It's a scavenger hunt, road race, and wandering party - all rolled into one heck of a fun day! All this, and a $10,000 Grand Prize at the Championships in Las Vegas! |
| 9/6/08 Run/Walk to Remember Pennsylvania VNA of Fox Valley Hospice Walk/Run 2008 Distance: 5k (3.1 miles) Location : Maple Park State : Illinois Contact : lreiter@vnafoxvalley.com Phone : 630-482-8112 Fax : 630-978-2709 Website : www.vnafoxvalley.org Email : lreiter@vnafoxvalley.com Additional Info : The VNA of Fox Valley Hospice 5k Run/Walk to Remember begins at Kaneland High School (47W326 Keslinger Road in Maple Park, IL) and continues on a paved road to Conley Farm (corner of Dauberman Road and Main Street in Kaneville, IL). Ample parking is available at the high school. Participants can walk or run the entire course, or join the walk for the last 1/2 mile. Shuttles will be provided to transport participants back to the starting location. All participants will receive a t-shirt and goody bag. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and female runners in each age category. |
| 9/6/08 Team Challenge Distance: Location : Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, IL 60068 State : Contact : Maris Formas-Endurance Manager Phone : 847-827-0404 Fax : 847-827-6563 Website : http://www.ccteamchallenge.org/Teams/Illinois_Carol_Fisher_Chapter.htm Email : mformas@ccfa.org Additional Info : Join the Team and make a difference! Team Challenge invites you to join our training program as we prepare for the Miami ING Half Marathon on January 25th 2009. Participants are trained to walk or run the half marathon as they raise funds for find a cure for Crohn's and ulcerative Colitis. At our informational meeting you can meet your coaches, future teammates and honorees; as well as hear more about this amazing program. |
| 09/07/08 The Dream Mile-Vibha Chicago Walk/Run Distance: 5K Location : Busse Woods Forest Preserve Grove # 5 State : Illinois Contact : Chandan Singh Phone : 847-704-2825 Fax : Website : http://dreammile.org/chicago/ Email : chicago@dreammile.org Additional Info : 5K Run on USATF certified trail Start Time: 8:30 am On day Registration begins at 7 am Prizes for fastest male and female runners 5K Walk Start Time: 10:30 am On day Registration begins at 9 am Registration Fees $12 ( $15 on day of event) Kids under 12 free |
| 9/10/08 Team Challenge Distance: Location : Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL 60301 State : Contact : Maris Formas-Endurance Manager Phone : 847-827-0404 Fax : 847-827-6563 Website : http://www.ccteamchallenge.org/Teams/Illinois_Carol_Fisher_Chapter.htm Email : mformas@ccfa.org Additional Info : Join the Team and make a difference! Team Challenge invites you to join our training program as we prepare for the Miami ING Half Marathon on January 25th 2009. Participants are trained to walk or run the half marathon as they raise funds for find a cure for Crohn's and ulcerative Colitis. At our informational meeting you can meet your coaches, future teammates and honorees; as well as hear more about this amazing program. |
| 9/14/08 Dundee Road Race Distance: 5K, 1 Miler & Kid's Dash Location : Downtown East Dundee Illinois State : IL Contact : Erin Phone : 847-894-2223 Fax : 847-428-5031 Website : DundeeRoadRace.com Email : epeteruns@yahoo.com Additional Info : Local Art & Wine fest too! The Dundee Road Race Benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Dundee Township. |
| 9/17/08 Team Challenge Distance: 13.1 Location : Chicago Public Library' Bucktown-Wicker Park Branch, 1701 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647 State : Contact : Maris Formas-Endurance Manager Phone : 847-827-0404 Fax : 847-827-6563 Website : http://www.ccteamchallenge.org/Teams/Illinois_Carol_Fisher_Chapter.htm Email : mformas@ccfa.org Additional Info : Join the Team and make a difference! Team Challenge invites you to join our training program as we prepare for the Miami ING Half Marathon on January 25th 2009. Participants are trained to walk or run the half marathon as they raise funds for find a cure for Crohn's and ulcerative Colitis. At our informational meeting you can meet your coaches, future teammates and honorees; as well as hear more about this amazing program. |
| 09/20/08 St. Pius X 5K Distance: 5K Location : 41st Street and Ridgeland Avenue, Stickney State : Illinois Contact : Phone : Fax : Website : www.stpiusxstickney.parishesonline.com Email : jrg422@usa.net Additional Info : Registration Form and 5K Brochure can be downloaded from parish |
| 9/24/08 Team Challenge Distance: 13.1 Location : WhirlyBall , 1880 West Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL 60614 State : Contact : Maris Formas-Endurance Manager Phone : 847-827-0404 Fax : 847-827-6563 Website : http://www.ccteamchallenge.org/Teams/Illinois_Carol_Fisher_Chapter.htm Email : mformas@ccfa.org Additional Info : Join the Team and make a difference! Team Challenge invites you to join our training program as we prepare for the Miami ING Half Marathon on January 25th 2009. Participants are trained to walk or run the half marathon as they raise funds for find a cure for Crohn's and ulcerative Colitis. At our informational meeting you can meet your coaches, future teammates and honorees; as well as hear more about this amazing program. |
| 9/27/2008 Heritage Days Road Race 4 mile race/1mile fun run Athens Ilinois Michelle Kinney 217-341-1126 217-757-7159 www.athens-il.net kinney.michelle@mhsil.com |
| 10/18/2008 Bobcats of the Prowl 5K run/walk & 1 mile fun run/walk Breese Campus of District 12 Grade School, 777 Memorial Drive, Breese, IL IL District 12 Elementary (618)526-7128 or (618)227-8242 www.bobcatslair.com |
| 10/18/08 4th Annual Scarecrow Scramble 5k Run/Walk Distance: 5 K Location : 1825 Short Street, Lisle, IL 60532 Phone : 630-852-8683 Fax : Website : http://www.lislepartnersforparks.org/5krun.htm Email : kimbrondyke@comcast.net Additional Info : The Scarecrow Scramble Family 5K Run/Walk is an annual fall night run. The gently lit course winds through Lisle Park District's scenic Community Park. This fun family event is complete with a Tot Run, Youth Run, and pre and post run activities. It's more than a race! It's a fest! Special Events start at 4:30pm and the 5K starts at 6:30pm. Costumes are encouraged! Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 male/female costumes! |
| 10/25/2008 Halloween Hustle 5k Run-Walk for Fathers 5k Palatine IL Aaron Del Mar 847-540-3177 www.halloween5k.com aarondelmar@hotmail.com The 3rd Annual Halloween Hustle 5k Run/Walk for Fathers will take place Saturday October 25, 2008 at 8:30am. This 5k Run/Walk event is held on a fast and fun course that runs through historic downtown Palatine. Afterwards partake in special after-party at Durty Nelly’s Pub. |
| 10/25/2008 Ridge Runner Classic 3.75 Fox Ridge State Park, 8 miles south of Charleston, IL IL www.foxridgefoundation.org rrcinfo@foxridgefoundation.org On October 25th, the Fox Ridge Foundation is holding its 21st Annual Ridge Runner Classic. The Ridge Runner Classic is a 3.75 mile run through beautiful Fox Ridge State Park. The course is approximately 1 mile of black top road and 2.75 miles of park trails. We also offer a few walking courses with distances of 1.5 and 2.5 miles, both on black top road only. More information on the run can be found on the foundation website (http://www.foxridgefoundation.org). In order to be guaranteed a T-Shirt on the day of the event, please pre-register by filling out the application (download off website) and mailing it, along with a check for $10, to: Fox Ridge Foundation P.O. Box 714 Charleston, IL 61920 Proceeds from the Ridge Runner Classic go to the Fox Ridge Foundation. The Fox Ridge Foundation supports park programs and services not financed by the State of Illinois, including the part-time summer student interpreter at Fox Ridge State Park. |
| 11/01/2008 Holy Cross Lutheran Church and School 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk 5K Collinsville IL church office 618-344-3145 jeffmitchell@iglide.net COURSE 5K loops through paved residential streets. Markers at every mile. One water stop. ENTRY FEE Early registration fee of $12.00 by Oct. 18th guarantees t-shirt on race day. After Oct 18th, registration fee is $15.00 and t-shirts will be available for pick up in early November. The max for a single family is $60. PACKET PICK UP Oct. 30-31st, in the office from 7:30AM-4:30PM Late pickup on race day at 8:00AM. |
| 11/09/08 World Run Day - For Illinois Runners Create your own course and distance Every City & Town in the State Illinois Bill McDermott 516 208-7030 http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1642847 runday2008@yahoo.com www.runday.com |
| 11/22/2008 VILLAGE OF ORLAND HILLS 15TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT RUN 2K/5K 16553 S. HAVEN AVE., ORLAND HILLS ILLINOIS GLENN E. BILINA 708-349-7211 708-349-3840 WWW.ORLANDHILLS.ORG G.E.BILINA@ATT.NET The Village of Orland Hills Recreation Department Presents: 15th Annual TURKEY TROT RUN SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2008 2K JUNIORS - Start: 9:00 AM 5K OPEN - Start: 10:00 AM RACE DAY REGISTRATION and ENTRY FEE: PACKET PICK UP: $17 Pre-registration Pickup packets the morning of the $21 Day Of The Run between 7:30 am and 9:45 am at: Make checks payable to: Community Center Village of Orland Hills 16553 S. Haven Ave. THE COURSE: Send Entry Form and Fee To: Starts and finishes at Kelly Park, Village of Orland Hills 16675 S. Haven Ave., Orland Hills. Recreation Department The race will be run on the pathway 16553 S. Haven Ave. and streets of Orland Hills. Water and Orland Hills,IL.60487 - 5637 Aid Stations will be at the course. (708) 349-7211 Please Note: Race Registration will close 15 minutes prior to the start of each race. 2K Juniors: 8:45 am /5K Open: 9:45 am FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT AT (708) 349-7211 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.orlandhills.org RACE FEATURES: Free sweatshirt, snacks and refreshments for all registered participants. Awards for overall winners for men and women. Also, 1st thru 3rd Place winners in each running classification. |
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