Lilac Mutt Strut

Race Information

The Lombard Park District presents its 16th annual 5K race and 1 mile in conjunction with Lilac time. Participants with or without your dog in either event. Race starts in front of the Lombard Park District Administrative Building (227 W. Parkside Ave.).

*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.

For this 2021 race, we are currently offering two different registration options, either Virtual or In-Person. Please review full details of each event to determine which race option is the best fit for you. Participants will receive the same race items no matter which registration option is selected.

Spectators
Spectators are able to watch participants run at start and finish lines. Spectators may not enter the course and we ask that all spectators social distance and wear masks at all times.

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.

Packet Pick Up Details:

Tuesday and Wednesday, May 11 & 12

10am-6pm

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 15.

*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 - finisher ribbons to all participants

Special Note: There will be no award ceremony on race morning. Award Winner Medals will be available for pick up at Madison Meadows Athletic Center. Date/Time to be determined

We are currently planning for a limited in-person day race experience that will allow physical distancing between participants, staff and volunteers.

At this time we have set a maximum number of participants and will plan to have participants staggered in different starting waves beginning at 8am. Participants will be assigned a specific start time according to their estimated time to complete the race.

The following seven sections will be at the starting line, with each group starting every 2 minutes:

• Advanced Runners: Corral 1
• Moderate Runners: Corral 2
• Moderate Runners: Corral 3
• Regular Runners: Corral 4
• Regular Runners: Corral 5
• Puppy Path 1 Mile: Corral 6
• Puppy Path 1 Mile: Corral 7

You will be asked which group/corral during your registration process.

Race Day Safety Guidelines:

The Lombard Park District is committed to providing a safe race experience for all participants. See a few of the ways we plan to prioritize the wellness of our participants, volunteers and staff.

Masks: Participants are required to wear a mask if they are attending the in-person race on Saturday, May 15.

Participants must wear their mask/face covering when entering, in the main race area, and leaving the event.

a. Masks can be taken off when runners turn the corner on West Maple St. and as long as there is proper distance between them and other runners.

b. When runners pass West Maple St, and South Elizabeth St on their way to the finish, they will be asked to put their mask back on.

c. It is up the runner to decide if they are comfortable removing their mask.

We also ask that all participants please observe the following guidelines;

• If you have a fever, are feeling ill or have been in recent contact with someone unrecovered from COVID-19, please do NOT come to the event.

• Per the Illinois Department of Public Health recommendations, it is requested a face mask or face covering be worn by everyone when not on the race course and social distancing should be observed.

• NO SPITTING! Participants should carry their own tissues or hand towel for spitting, blowing nose, wiping sweat, etc., before, during and after their race.

• If family members or friends are attending the event with you, they must wear a face mask at all times and we ask that they do not congregate around the finish area.

• Unless you are with someone living in the same household, participants should not engage in traditional forms of physical contact such as handshakes, high-fives, hugs, partner stretching, etc.

• Water stations on the course and finish lines will be self serve. Volunteers will not be handing out water.

The following must be followed at all times by every participant:

• Maintain Social Distancing
• Stay Home if Feeling Ill
• Use Hand Sanitizing Stations
• Wear Masks
• We ask all participants to self-screen prior to arrival

Participants whose actions do not meet the above expectations, and/or are creating a risk for themselves or others, will be asked to leave the event.

Interested in volunteering at the Mutt Strut?

Contact our Race Coordinator, Jake Pawlak,

or Sign up at volunteersignup.org/BF9HR

Interested in sponsoring this event?

Contact our Marketing & Communications Manager, Nicole Kapala.

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. There will be no awards for virtual participants.

Below are details on running our virtual race!

• Run anytime between May 12 through May 19, 2021.
• 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 Lilac Mutt Strut 5K to your in-app virtual events 3. To record your run between May 12 through May 19, simply click the flag icon in your app, select the Lilac Mutt Strut and follow prompts to start recording Once you have completed your 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 May 12 and May 19, 2021 .

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