The Longest Day Run
5K Run/Walk
10K Run
Saturday, June 21, 2025
7:00 PM Start
Kids Race (50 meters)
6:30 PM Start
Paul Douglas Forest Preserve
Hoffman Estates, IL
Come Celebrate the Longest Day of the year at Paul Douglas Preserve. This 5K/10K evening run on a USATF certified, closed course and is chip timed.
Registration Includes:
- Unisex or Ladies cut tech shirt
- Custom Finisher Medal
- Post-Race Celebration of the Longest Day
- Pizza, (1) Complimentary Beer (21+)
- Great Music
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Run/Walk
Price changes in 1 day 7 hours-
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Register for 5K Run/Walk$44.79Now registering Feb 22 – May 31
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$50.14Jun 1 – Jun 20
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$55.49Jun 21 – Jun 21
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10K Run
Price changes in 1 day 7 hours-
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Register for 10K Run$50.14Now registering Feb 22 – May 31
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$55.49Jun 1 – Jun 20
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$60.83Jun 21 – Jun 21
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Kids Race
Kids Race: Age 2-6 years old.
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Register for Kids Race$19.11Feb 22 - Jun 21
Virtual Run
5K/10K Virtual participation: June 15-21, 2025
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Register for Virtual Run$44.79Feb 22 - Jun 21
Race Details
Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up
Thursday, June 19, 2025
3 PM - 7 PM
Dick Pond Athletics
1772 W. Algonquin Road
Hoffman Estates, IL
Race Day Packet Pick Up and Registration
Saturday, June 21, 2025
5:30 - 7:00 PM
Paul Douglas Forest Preserve
West Central Road Entrance between Ela Road and S. Freeman Road
Hoffman Estates, IL
5K/10K Start
7:00 PM
Kids Dash Start
6:30 PM
All 5K/10K participants are entered into a raffle for Goodr Sunglasses!
Kids Run (Age 2-6)
All kids in the Kids Run receive cotton race shirt; custom finisher medal and sunglasses!
5K Age Group Awards:
Top Overall Male and Top Overall Female
1st, 2nd, & 3rd place in the following age group categories:
10 & Under
11 - 14
15 - 19
20 - 24
25 - 29
30 - 34
35 - 39
40 - 44
45 - 49
50 - 54
55 - 59
60 - 64
65 - 69
70 - 74
75 - 79
80 & over
10K Age Group Awards:
Top Overall Male and Top Overall Female
1st, 2nd, & 3rd place in the following age group categories:
14 & under
15 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 - 79
80 & over
Can't join us in person...run with us virtually!!!
- Run/Walk where you choose from June 15-21, 2025!
- Race SWAG will be shipped to you the week of June 21, 2025
- Have fun, take pictures and enjoy the time outside!
Follow these easy steps to prepare for your 5K/10K:
 TRACKING STEPS 1. Download the ASICS Runkeeper™ app to your phone and create an account or scroll down to log into an existing account Once you have completed your distance in the app, save your workout and it will automatically post to Race Roster results. (This step must be followed from your mobile device) |
 VIEWING AND POSTING MANUAL RESULTS If you plan to record using another software or tracking device or post manually from what is recorded on your watch, simply head here and "Submit Virtual Result" between June 15 - June 216, 2025. |
FAQS:
- To record with tracking on the ASICS Runkeeper™ app, you will need to run or walk with your phone or with a connected wearable (see instructions below)
- You do not have to track with these technologies, it is optional!
- More detailed end-to-end instructions (with images) for using the ASICS Runkeeper™ app to track your virtual event are linked here
- Instructions to link a recent activity recorded on a FitBit, Garmin, or Apple Watch linked here
- Steps to connect your FitBit, Garmin, or Apple Watch to the Runkeeper™ app are linked here
- Steps to manually post your results on Race Roster (not using the app) are linked here
If you have any technical questions, reach out to: support@raceroster.com the Race Roster team will support you.
Take pictures out there! Get creative with your finish line - share your images and stories with us on our Facebook!
We look forward to seeing your name on the results board. Remember that you can run, walk, roll, or skip your distance!
Volunteers are an important part of our events. We are so grateful for your time and effort.
Volunteers must be 21 or older since this is a beer run.
Volunteers receive a shirt and a beer and food ticket.
Click here or on the link above to register as a volunteer! Thank you!
Event schedule
- Thu, June 19, 2025 3:00 PM - Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up at Dick Ponds Hoffman Estates 3P-7P
- Sat, June 21, 2025 5:30 PM - Race Day Packet Pick Up and Registration
- Sat, June 21, 2025 6:30 PM - Kids Dash
- Sat, June 21, 2025 7:00 PM - 5K/10K Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Mary Agnes Zellmer
- Phone
- 630-479-8116
- Website
- Visit website
