BBQ BOLT

The BBQ BOLT Run/Walk will be held at:

McCollum Park
6801 Main St.
Downers Grove, IL
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The 5-mile and 5k events will start behind the concession stand on the road behind the Fire Station. The 1-mile walk will also start behind the concession stand but on the park path. 

Groups of 4 or more can create a TEAM and receive a discount on registration! Members of a team can participate in any distance they choose. If you are a family of 4 or more, create a team and receive the discount! Discount of $5 per registrant will take place during checkout.

CREATE A TEAM: The person creating the team will first register themselves by picking the race distance of their choice and then under the TEAM section of the registration form, they will choose to "create the team", pick a team name, create a password and include themselves on the team.  

JOIN A TEAM: Team members select the race distance they want to participate in and then in the TEAM section of the registration page, pick "choose to be added to a team" and pick from the team names in a drop down menu.

5-MILE COURSE MAP

5K COURSE MAP

5-MILE RUN

The 5-Mile course will be chip timed and is for RUNNERS ONLY. Participants must keep at least a 15-minute pace. The course starts at McCollum Park, continues on neighborhood streets, loops through Ruth Powers Park and finishes at McCollum Park. NO strollers or dogs allowed on the 5-Mile course.

5K RUN/WALK

The 5K course will be chip timed and is for runners and walkers. Participants must keep at least a 20-minute pace. The course starts at McCollum Park, continues on neighborhood streets and finishes at McCollum Park. Strollers and dogs are permitted on the 5K course. Dogs must be leashed and kept close to you at all times. Please be mindful of runners around you. 

1-MILE WALK

The 1-Mile Walk will not be chip timed and is for WALKERS ONLY. The walk course will take place on the path that loops around McCollum Park. Strollers and dogs are permitted on the 1-Mile course. Dogs must be leashed and kept close to you at all times. Please be mindful of others around you. 

50-METER DASH

The 50-Meter Kid Dash will take place after the other distances. Kids 12 and under can participate. The dash will be held on the grass near post-race festivities. Children 12 and under who participate in the 5-mile, 5k or 1-mile will automatically be registered in the 50-meter dash at no additional charge if they choose to participate. Please have your child check in at the 50-meter start line to get the 50-meter bib.

The BBQ Bolt supports Downers Grove Park District's inclusion services, through SEASPAR, for people with disabilities who want to participate in a park district program or activity.

Friday, Sept. 6, 2019
3-7 PM
Lincoln Center (Room 307), 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove

You may also pick up your race packet on race morning starting at 6:30 AM at McCollum Park

For important race reminders and information about check-in, water stops, routes and more, visit https://www.dgparks.org/bbqbolt?tab=336 

Interested in becoming a sponsor?  

For sponsorship or event information please contact Heather Zoellick at hzoellick@dgparks.org or 630-960-7256