Run Illinois – Upcoming Park District Races
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Month 
Week 
Agenda 
Loop the Lakes 5k @ Vernon Hills Park District
Saturday @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
The Loop the Lakes 5k follows a route through Century Park and around Big Bear and Little Bear Lakes in Vernon Hills, and as you [...]
Dine N Dash 5k @ Roselle Park District
Saturday @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Roselle Park District leaped into the theme run arena in 2012 with their Dine N Dash food challenge 5k. The race returns this year with the same [...]
Earth Day Fun Run @ Lindenhurst Park District
Saturday @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Lindenhurst Park District’s annual Earth Day run is described as ‘non-competitive’ which means no chip timing and no awards – but it is free to [...]
Fill The Pantry 5k @ Marengo Park District
Sunday @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Not much information available on this 5k. Proceeds will benefit the M.O.R.E. Food Pantry. Registration www.marengoparkdistrict.org/5k_events Awards Race Route Race Results [...]
Deer Dash 5k/10k @ Deerfield Park District
Sunday @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Back in my home country of Wales, runners would expect a race titled the Deer Dash to be an actual race against deer (man vs [...]
Apple Blossom Run @ Bartlett Park District
Saturday @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
The Apple Blossom run is returning to Bartlett for its 33rd year. The run has a 5k and 10k option. Watch out for entrants into [...]
The Pink 5k @ Oak Brook Park District
Saturday @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Oak Brook park District’s third annual Pink 5k is a charity fundraiser to help the fight against breast cancer, with $5 of every registration going [...]
JustRun 5k @ Carol Stream Park District
Saturday @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
This 5k is held as part of the Carol Stream Park District’s JustPlay! sports & recreation festival. This is the third year for this race, [...]
Run For The Roses 5k @ Community Park District of La Grange
Saturday @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
As a runner who doesn’t have children, I prefer races without kiddie fun runs, but for runners who do have kids that need to burn [...]
Truckin’ 5K @ Village of Romeoville Recreation Department
Saturday @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
This inaugural 5k replaces the Romeoville Cinco de Mayo 5k race, but uses the same route through O’Hara Woods. one new addition, however, will be optional obstacles for those [...]
The Lilac Mutt Strut 5K @ Lombard Park District
Saturday @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Race Details Lombard’s Lilaca Park is one of the most colorful parks in Illinois, and the annual Lilac Time festival is the best time to [...]
Western Springs Tower Trot @ Western Springs Recreation Department
Saturday @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am
The Tower Trot is Western Springs Rec department’s largest annual event, and is in it’s 36th year in 2013. A 5K and 10K race are offered, [...]
Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 5k/10k @ Wheaton Park District
Saturday @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Race Details The Cosley Zoo Run is one of the largest races in the western suburbs, with over 2500 runners taking part in some years. [...]
Washington Cherry Festival 5k @ Washington Park District
Saturday @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am
The annual Cherry Festival 5k in Washington, IL is part of the Illinois Valley Striders Grand Prix. First 550 registrants get a race tee. Race proceeds [...]
Race at Your Pace 5K @ Wood Dale Park District
Saturday @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
The 4th annual Race at Your Pace begins and ends at Wood Dale Water Park. Registration http://www.wooddaleparkdistrict.org Awards Overall male and female winners in the 5k [...]
