Lions Heritage Fest 5K Run & 1.6 Mile Walk

Location:
Race begins at the corner of Oregon Avenue and South 1^st Street in downtown West Dundee
Race ends at the corner of Johnson Street and South River Street in downtown East Dundee
Ending location is approximately three blocks from the start

Parking Information:
West Dundee Downtown Public Parking on the South Side of Route 72 or on 1^st Street south of Oregon Avenue

About This Event
All proceeds from the race will benefit the Dundee Township Lions Club and the Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce and their charities. Participants will be encouraged to donate used eyeglasses and/or a non-perishable food item to the race. These are the two primary charities of Lions Clubs International.

Pre-Race Day Packet Pickup

Packets can be picked up Starting Tuesday September 12th - Thursday September 14th from 9 AM - 3 PM at the Northern Kane County Chamber Office located at 20 S. Grove St. Ste 101, Carpentersville
Pre-race day packet pick up will also be available on Friday, September 15 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at West Dundee Village Hall located at 102 S. 2nd Street, West Dundee, IL. You can also pick up your packet on race morning starting at 6:30 AM.

Registration Fees:
$40 til day of Race
$20 for walkers

All registered runners and walkers, who register prior to August 15,2023 will be guaranteed an official Lions Heritage Fest T-shirt! We expect that more will be available for sale after the race.


New Course Finish in 2023!
The race will begin in downtown West Dundee, travel west from Oregon Avenue and 1^st Street, turn south on 2^nd Street, through South End Park, cross the Fox River on a pedestrian bridge, continue south on the Fox River Trail, cross back over to West Dundee and finish at the West Dundee VFW(same as starting point).
The beginning of the course has a gradual incline, but most of the race is flat; the elevation climb is 54 feet.

Race Morning Time Line:
Registration on race morning opens at 6:30 and closes at 7:45 AM. The 5K Run and 1.75 Mile Walk will start at 8:00 AM

Award Categories
The top three females and top three males will be awarded as well as top three in each of the following age groups (male & female)

9& Under
10 -14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 & Older

Awards and Post Race Party
All awards will be presented at the post-race celebration within the Heritage Fest Main Stage Tent, just north of the businesses on the north side of Route 72 in downtown West Dundee. A free beverage as well as bananas and granola bars will be available for runners that attend the party. This event will begin at approximately 9: 15 am.

Water Stop
A water stop will be located along the race at the 1 and 2.4 mile marks. Water will also be available near the start and finish line.