Race Day Info

Date/Location

Saturday, August 10, 2024. The course start and finish will be at the 5200 block of Lyman Avenue (near Maple Avenue), just southeast of downtown Downers Grove:

Schedule:

5:30 PM: open/walking mile (slower than 6:30 mile pace)

6:00 PM: elite mile (6:30 mile pace or faster)

5:30 PM – 8:30 PM: event fair at Fishel Park (1036 Grove Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515)

All runners and walkers in the first race must be off the course prior to 6:00 PM. All runners in the second race must be off the course by 6:30 PM.

Register here!

Packet pickup

Onsite at the event near the start/finish lines.

Weather/Emergency Information

The event will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather. Emergency information will be conveyed via email. You can also monitor our Facebook and Instagram pages for emergency information.

Awards

Awards for the top three males and females will be provided by Peak Running!

Parking

You are not allowed to park on the course. There are many options (all free!) to park in downtown Downers Grove (see below). Aside from the highlighted regions, there is plenty of free street parking available off the course.

Directions to Parking Garage

Prohibited Items

Pets, bicycles, in-line skates, and other wheeled vehicles are prohibited on the course. If you will be participating with a stroller or baby jogger, you must begin at the back of the start corral for the safety of all participants.

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