Drug-Free Dash
5K Run and 2 Mile Walk
Saturday, April 12, 2025
8:00 AM Start
Location: Gail Borden Library
Presented by:
The Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Run Minor (20 & under) Closed
5K Run - Age 20 and under
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$5.00Jan 1 - Apr 12
5K Run (Adult) Closed
5K Run - Age 21 and over
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$35.00Jan 1 - Apr 12
2 Mile Walk Minor (20 & under) Closed
2 Mile Walk - Age 20 and under
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$5.00Jan 1 - Apr 12
2 Mile Walk (Adult) Closed
2 Mile Walk - Age 21 and over
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$20.00Jan 1 - Apr 12
Race information
Essential Details:
A 5K race and 2-mile walk sponsored by the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin (CSHE)
8 am on April 12, 2025
Runners and walkers begin together
Location:
Begins and ends just north of the Gail Borden Library (270 N. Grove Avenue) on the Fox River Trail. A water stop will be available for the 5K runners at the turn-around point near the Trail and Cedar Avenue. Walkers will make their turn at the base of Spring Street (brick road). The course is relatively flat with a few short inclines.
Route:
Free parking in the northeastern portion of the Gail Borden library lot.
Two portable toilets available near the start/finish.
Price Structure (fees are designed to defray costs):
Free for walkers/runners’ age 20 and under
$20 for walkers' adults 21 and up
$35 for runners’ adults 21 and up
Adults are encouraged to run/walk with their children
The registration company will add a small service fee
Registration online by 11:59 PM April 11. There is NO REGISTRATION on race day morning.
Perks:
A free dri-fit T-shirt for all that register online by the end of the day on March 28: XS, S, M, L, and XL. Sizes will not be guaranteed from March 29 on.
All registrants receive a finisher medal.
Trophies for the overall male and female winners.
Age Group medals for the top three, both male and female:
Age 8 and under
Ages 9 and 10
Ages 11 and 12
Ages 13 and 14
Ages 15 and 16
Ages 17 and 19
Age group medals for winner only, both male and female:
Age 20-29
Age 30-39
Age 40-49
Age 50-59
Age 60-69
Age 70 and up
Pre-Race Day Packet Pickup:
Pre-race day packet pick up as well as in-person registration will be available on Friday, April 11 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Greater Grace Community Church, 991 Deborah Avenue, Elgin. You can also pick up your packet on race morning starting at 6:30 AM.
Timing and more:
Racetime.info is providing a gun-timed start and chip-timed finish, all runners will be able to access their finishing time online after the race by scanning this QR code:
Post-race refreshments served near the start/finish line.
Questions: (224) 407-2209 Text/VM | cshelgin@gmail.com
https://elginlions.org/drug-free-dash
Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin
Who Are We?
We are a local Coalition made up of community members and critical sectors in our area addressing underage drinking and substance use among minors.
Our Vision
A safe and healthy community.
Our Mission
To promote a safe and healthy community for our youth, free of substance misuse through education, prevention and action.
The purpose of this race is to raise awareness of youth drug prevention efforts by the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.
CSHE promotes a safe and healthy community for our youth, free of substance misuse through education, prevention and action.
Running is a great pastime for young people that assists in their pursuing a healthy life.
Sneaker Recycling!!
Runners are encouraged to bring used sneakers to the event for recycling--the proceeds support local young running groups. Please bring your sneakers to packet pickup or the race. For more information visit: https://gotsneakers.com/.
Event schedule
- Fri, April 11, 2025 4:00 PM - Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up at Greater Grace Community Church, 991 Deborah Avenue, Elgin 4P-7P
- Sat, April 12, 2025 6:30 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up
- Sat, April 12, 2025 8:00 AM - 5K Run and 2 Mile Walk Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Nicole Wheatley
- cshelgin@gmail.com
- Phone
- 224-407-2209
- Website
- Visit website
