West Chicago Fit4Fall 5K

Race Day Registration will be at Reed-Keppler Park, outside of Zone 250 (250 W National St, West Chicago, IL 60185) west of the ARC Center under the Healthy West Chicago tent. Please park at Turtle Splash. Race day registration fee is $40.00 for all runners. Cash or Check accepted. Day of registration opens at 6:30am and will close at 7:29am.

Pre-Race Day Packet (Shirt and Bib) Pick Up: Thursday, September 19 from 5:30-7 PM at the ARC Center at the West Chicago Park District (201 W National St, West Chicago, IL 60185). In-person registration is available during packet pick-up.

Race Day Packet (Shirt and Bib) Pick Up: will be at Reed-Keppler Park, outside of Zone 250 (250 W National St, West Chicago, IL 60185) west of the ARC Center under the Healthy West Chicago tent. Please park at Turtle Splash. Pick up will start at 6:30am.

We are unable to ship packets/shirts.

Age Groups and Award Categories (In-Person Participation):

5K Trophy: One Overall Male and One Overall Female Winner

5K Medals: All participants will receive a custom Fit4Fall 5K medal post-race

All participants in the 1 Mile Fun Run (10 & under) get a Finisher's Ribbon post-race

All registrations are final, no refunds, cancellations, or transfers.

THE SWAG

SWAG BAG for first 100 Registrations

Thank you: Brami, Brainiac Foods, City of West Chicago Government, Dick Pond Athletics, Eagle Academy of Martial Arts, Jacobs Solutions Inc., LesserEvil Snacks, LMNT, Manitoba Harvest, ProSupps, Run Gum, Undercover Snacks, Unreal, West Chicago Park District, Wilde Brands

● All Belgium Food Truck will be at the event! All 5K runners that register by September 5 will receive a free waffle post-race. Will you treat yourself to the Fit4Fall 5k signature waffle or choose from their unlimited toppings?! Waffles for purchase will be available for bystanders, 1k, or those that register after September 5. A huge thank you to our food truck sponsor, Jacobs Engineering Group.

● All 5K runners will be entered into our Race Day Raffle!!

• 1: West Chicago Park District 3 month Classic Fitness Membership ($60 value)
• 1: 5 West Chicago Park District Tickets for the Haunted Trail ($60 value)
• 2: Dick Pond $25 Gift Card
• 1: La Birria Loca $25 Gift Card
• 1: St. Andrews Golf Club Complimentary Green Tee (max value of $65)
• 4: Naperville Running Club $20 Gift Certificate towards shoe purchase
• 2: Hawthorne's Backyard $25 Gift Card
• 1: LMNT Insider Bundle
• 2: Eagle Academy 1 month of classes ($169 value)

● Race photos! SMILE :) Photos will be posted after the event.

● Health and wellness vendors.

● Post-race refreshments and snacks.

● Pre and post-stretching and massage by Athletico.

● Apple Sauce from the Kitchen Table.

Healthy West Chicago is dedicated to increasing healthy eating and physical activity in the City of West Chicago. Our mission is to ensure that all residents of West Chicago will have access to an optimal state of health and wellness. Through engaging events and policy efforts, we aim to make the healthy choice, the easy choice.

All proceeds from the race will be used for Healthy West Chicago sustainability and continuation of community programming

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Please contact info@healthywestchicago.org or specialevents@westchicago.org if you are interested in learning more.

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• Are strollers allowed? Yes! Strollers are allowed, however, keep in mind that part of the race route is not paved!

• Are dogs allowed? No, at this time dogs are not allowed at the race.

• Can I purchase extra shirts? Yes, if we have extra shirts they will be available for purchase on race day. Cash or check accepted. All proceeds will go to Healthy West Chicago to assist with their fundraising efforts.

• Any other questions? Feel free to reach out: specialevents@westchicago.org or info@healthywestchicago.org

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Want to be a part of our event....but just can't make it? Run with us virtually!

Your shirt will be available for pick up during our pre race day packet pick up on Thursday, September 19. Please see registration & awards for more information regarding time and location.

Below are details on running our virtual race!

• Run anytime on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024.
• Choose your own course
• Most importantly….have fun and enjoy the time outside!

Follow these easy steps to prepare for your tracking:

TRACKING STEPS 1. Download the ASICS Runkeeper™ app to your phone and create an account or scroll down to log into an existing account 2. Follow this link and click "Start Virtual Run" button to add the West Chicago Fit4Fall 5K Run to your in-app virtual events 3. To record your run between September 21 and 22, simply click the flag icon in your app, select the West Chicago Fit4Fall 5K and follow prompts to start recording Once you have completed your 5k 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 September 21 and 22.

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, please reply to this email and the Race Roster team will support you. Take pictures out there! get creative with your finish line - share your images and stories with us in the Facebook group and tag us on social!

We look forward to seeing your name on the results board!