General Info.
Date: Saturday May 26th, 2012
Starting Time: 9:00 am
Race Day Registration: 7:45 am-9:00 am
Packet Pick-Up: 7:45 am-9:00 am
Location: Deer Grove East Forest Preserve
Corner of Dundee Rd. & Hicks Rd.
Palatine, IL 60074
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Starting Time: 9:00 am
Race Day Registration: 7:45 am-9:00 am
Packet Pick-Up: 7:45 am-9:00 am
Location: Deer Grove East Forest Preserve
Corner of Dundee Rd. & Hicks Rd.
Palatine, IL 60074
click here for a map view
The Race & Course Description
The 4th Annual USATF sanctioned 5k race will begin and end nearby one of Deer Grove East's pavilions. Racers will be able to enjoy the beautiful sites of the forest preserve while running both on grass and bike paths over a one-loop course. Water will be offered at an aid station in the middle of the course, as well as at the end of the race. Mile splits will be called out at both the 1st and 2nd mile. Bagels, fruit, and refreshments will be provided at the end of the race. Included in every racer's race bag will be a $10 gift card to Photo's Hot Dogs!
Awards and Age Groups
Medals will be awarded after the race to the top 2 male and female finishers from each age group, as well as to the top overall male and female finishers.
Age groups for the 5k are as follows:
11 & under 12-14 15-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60 & up
NOTE: Runners must be present at the awards ceremony to receive their award.
Age groups for the 5k are as follows:
11 & under 12-14 15-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60 & up
NOTE: Runners must be present at the awards ceremony to receive their award.
Timing & Results
This year we are once again working with Race Time event management to ensure fast and accurate results with electronic timing. Results will be posted on mychicagoathlete.com, cararuns.org, racetime.info as well as on our website's Results page.
Post Race
Join us after the race for refreshments, bagels, fruit, the awards ceremony, and raffle drawings! Also, take advantage of a free massage and stretching instruction from Chiro One, who will be on site after the race.
Parking and Directions
Parking will be available race day at the forest preserve. Deer Grove East Forest Preserve is located at the corner of Dundee and Hicks Roads in Palatine, Illinois. There is an entrance to the preserve on Dundee Rd. approximately half a mile past the Hicks/Dundee intersection going west. Once you enter the preserve there will be signs directing you the rest of the way.
Want to make sure you're registered?
Go to http://www.signmeup.com/confirmation/81273 for online sign-up confirmation.
For Safety Reasons
For safety reasons, baby joggers, strollers, bikes, skates, or pets are not allowed in the race. Thank you!