About the race
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
Registration Includes:
- T-Shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton!
- Wine Glass: Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable!
- Finisher Medal.
- Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk
- Results Posted Online
- …and of course, a pour of wine!
Race Swag
PLACE:
Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery
9030 S Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL US 60620
Sat April 13, 2024 | 8:00AM CDT
COURSE MAP
A copy of the route is shown below. The course includes a combination of paved roads and off-road/cross country style trails. The course starts and finishes at the winery and follows the path through Dan Ryan Woods. There is a very steep decline at the 1 mile mark, but there is an option to take the steps instead of the hill. On the way back, you’ll see that same hill as an incline (also steps available). Runners and Walkers are rewarded at the finish line with a glass of Wine for their efforts and can stick around for a super fun post race party at the winery!
CLICK HERE FOR AN INTERACTIVE MAP!
CHARITY PARTNER
We are excited to announce that the local charity partner will be Friends of the Forest Preserves!
Today, we protect, promote, and care for the forest preserves to ensure they thrive for us and for future generations. Great civic leaders started the forest preserves over 100 years ago and now, it’s our turn to be those great civic leaders that ensure the preserves are here and healthy for the next 100 years. The members of Friends formed the organization to help solve serious problems in the forest preserves of Cook County. As an independent non-profit, Friends provides oversight by attending all Forest Preserve District board meetings, making policy and budget recommendations, and fending off land grabs. We also believe that in order for the Forest Preserve District to be properly governed, it needs an independent board of forest preserve commissioners.
Age Group Awards and More Info
This event will be offering Age Group Awards! In addition to scoring all of the great swag listed above, the top 3 finishers in each age category will also receive a custom age group award!
10 Year Categories: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over
Important details:
- Competitive Runners, please start with the first group to be eligible for an age group award.
- If your event has wave start times, age group winners must start with the first wave to be eligible for a medal.
- There will be no age group ceremony. Please look up your results at www.J3Timing.com after finishing and if you placed top 1 in your category please visit the registration table to pick up your award.
- Age Group medals will be available for pickup 1 hour after the start of the first wave – age group awards are only available the day of the event and will not be available for shipment once the event has concluded.
- Is the race only for 21+? No, minors are welcome to participate and receive a discounted registration that includes a shirt, medal and bib (these participants will not receive a wine glass or a glass of wine).
Are strollers allowed? You are welcome to use a stroller for this event but it is not recommended due to uneven ground on the course and children in strollers can participate for free and do not need to register.
Is walking allowed? Yes!
Is the race dog friendly? No – we love dogs, but since this is a produce and vegetable farm USDA prohibits dogs on site.
I still have questions, who do I contact? If you cannot find the answer to your question on this page please use the “questions” button below to submit a question.
PACKET PICKUP
Packet Pickup will be Race Day Only and will open an hour before the event starts.
