Lilac Mutt Strut

Race Information

The Lombard Park District presents its 18th annual 5K race and 1 mile in conjunction with Lilac Time. Participate with or without your dog in either event. Race starts in front of the Lombard Park District Administrative Building (227 W. Parkside Ave.). Racers will also receive a complimentary pancake breakfast after the race.

*Official Race T-shirt is included with your registration (first 200 people will be guaranteed to receive their shirts at packet pick up). Shirts for the remaining runners will be handed out at the race or be available for pick up at a later date.

**Additional breakfast tickets can be purchased the day of the race as well as online using the link below.

https://register.lombardparks.com/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?module=AR&primarycode=112403

Spectators
Spectators are able to watch participants run at start and finish lines.

Age Limit
Kids and adults of all ages are encouraged to participate in this annual race.

Running Clubs

Please contact Jake Pawlak at jpawlak@lombardparks.com.

Waiver
Every participant will be required to sign a waiver when registering online. Waivers will also be available to sign at packet pick-up dates.

Inclement Weather
This race will happen rain or shine! Lombard Park District staff monitors the weather and follows the proper protocol in place regarding inclement weather. Staff holds the right to cancel the event due to inclement weather. Registration is non-refundable.

Rainout Line: https://rainoutline.com/search/dnis/6309959491

Packet Pick Up Details:

Tuesday and Wednesday, May 16 & 17 from 10:00am-6:00pm

Location:

Madison Meadow Athletic Center (MMAC)

500 E. Wilson Ave.

Lombard, IL

Race day registration will be available beginning at 6:30 AM on Saturday, May 20.

*Official Race T-shirt is included with your registration (first 200 people will be guaranteed to receive their shirts at packet pick up). Shirts for the remaining runners will be handed out at the race or be available for pick up at a later date.

5K Run Awards:

1 Overall Male & 1 Overall Female

Age groups:
14 & under
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-64
65 & over

First 5K Runner with their Dog will receive award!

No age awards in the 1 Mile

*There will be no Awards Ceremony during the event. Race times will be available immediately after the race, and awards will be mailed out.

Interested in volunteering at the Mutt Strut?

Contact our Race Coordinator, Jake Pawlak: jpawlak@lombardparks.com

Or Sign up at: https://volunteersignup.org/BF9HR

Interested in sponsoring the Mutt Strut? Please contact: Nicole Kondraschow at nkondraschow@lombardparks.com