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CNB Oak Forest Fleadh 5K

14th Annual Oak Forest Fleadh - Fleadh Around Town with Fitness, Family & Fun

CNB Fleadh 5K
Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 8:30am
14th Annual Oak Forest Fleadh
#fleadharoundtown

What's a Fleadh? Fleadh (pronounced flah) is gaelic for festival!

Our 14th Annual Oak Forest Fleadh is the event to kick off spring!
Let's #fleadharoundtown filled with Fitness, Family & Fun.

The CNB Fleadh 5k is a challenging course which brings you through the neighborhoods and past Oak Forest Landmarks, St. Damian Church, Oak Forest High School, Valley Kingdom Ministries, Ridge & Kerkstra Schools. The start/finish is just steps away from Oak Forest Bowl, at 153rd & Lacrosse. The CNB Fleadh 5k has grown in popularity & it's a great way to kick off your running season. It's fun to get outside after a long winter, see everyone decked out in their irish attire & view the friendly faces cheering for you!

Fleadh 5K participants will receive a ultra soft cotton short sleeve race t-shirt* and goody bag* (*while supplies last). All sales are final, no refunds. The Fleadh 5K is certified by the USATF.

CNB Fleadh 5k, 8:30am

All participants will be timed, however, if you do not start the race by 8:35am, your time will not be considered for an award. Awards presentation will start at 9:30am, you must cross the finish line by 9:15am in order for your time to be considered for an award, regardless of your overall time. Due to the days events, the race will start promptly at 8:30, plan on completing the course by 10am if you are walking.


Family Parade steps off at 11am
The parade on Central Avenue, 151st St heading South to Oak Forest Park District

Hunt for the $1000 Golden Ticket
Who will find the winning ticket this year? Sponsor, Kevin Szabo Jr. Plumbing has
hidden 1 lucky ticket somewhere along the Parade route on Fleadh morning.
May the luck of the irish help in your hunt for your pot of gold!

Then, enjoy time with friends and family at our many restaurants & pubs.


#FleadhAroundTown is meant for you to enjoy all day long!

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video compliments of Bryan Angone

Registration fees

5K Closed

Online registration closed

    1. $25.00

      Early Bird pricing

      Dec 3 – Dec 31
    2. $30.00
      Jan 1 – Mar 3

5k Youth (15 years old or younger) Closed

Online registration closed

    1. $20.00

      Early Bird pricing

      Dec 3 – Dec 31
    2. $25.00
      Jan 1 – Mar 3

General Information

As a courtesy, please arrive on time. The race begins promptly at 8:30a. Walkers & Strollers are permitted at the back of the pack. Streets will begin to reopen after 9:30a.
No dogs, roller blades, bicycles, or skateboards allowed.

Race Timing
The Fleadh 5K uses a disposable chip timing tag that runners receive at packet pick up on their race bibs. It is lightweight and remains attached to the race bib. Runners must wear their race bibs on the front of their clothing (preferably chest) in order to be timed accurately. There is no post race chip turn-in or fee for lost or unreturned chips. This race is timed & scored by Time to Run

Runners MUST wear their race bibs on the front of their clothing in order to be timed accurately. The bib cannot be covered, holding it in your hand or putting it in your pocket will NOT read the chip. Do not bend the chip. Smart watches such as Garmin and smart phones can interfere with the timing chip frequency. Please do not adjust your watch or phone as you cross the finish line and come through the chute. Disputes for times on Smart watches and smart phones will not be taken into consideration.

Packet Pick-Up
CNB Bank & Trust, 5459 W. 159th Street, Thursday, March 2rd from 9a to 5p and Friday, March 3rd from 9a to 6p
You can pick up other registrants packets, and race registration at the bank will remain open until 5p on Friday.

Race Day - Registration and Packet Pick-Up & Parking
All event day activities will be held at the Oak Forest Bowl at 15240 Cicero
Packet pick up and event day registration will be Saturday from 7a to 8a
Registration fee for race day will be $35

Parking will be available at Oak Forest Bowl, and the neighboring streets (see map - Lacrosse / Laporte / Lamon)

Help support our Fleadh Grand Marshal - The Oak Forest Rotary
Our Family Parade Grand Marshal is the The Oak Forest Rotary. We are excited to support their Kids Backpack program. We ask runners to donate nonperishable, unexpired snack items, or school supplies (kindergarten - junior high). The Rotary Club works with local schools to ensure that no student goes home hungry, and has the proper supplies needed for a successful school day.

Race shirts and goody bags
Participants will receive a short sleeve t-shirt (first 400 runners). Also, participants will receive goody bags (while supplies last)

Age Groups
14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over

Awards
Plaques will be given to the top three winners overall, and Medals will be given to the top three male and female, in each age group category.
The award ceremony will begin at approximately 9:30a in the middle bar area of Oak Forest Bowl.

Post-Race Events
Following the race, please enjoy refreshments, complimentary pop or beer and awards at the Oak Forest Bowl. Awards will be given at approx. 9:30a

11a - Family Parade steps off at 151st & Central Avenue, and heads south to Oak Forest Park District. Local businesses, youth organizations. the Chicago Stock Yard Kilty Pipe Band will create one of the best parades of the season! Then continue to enjoy your day at our pubs and restaurants, many will feature specials & Irish music.

Hunt for the $1000 golden ticket! Who will be the lucky winner this year? Our sponsor, Kevin Szabo Jr. Plumbing, has hidden 1 lucky ticket along the Parade route. May the luck of the Irish help you in your hunt to find gold!

Run to the Pub Training Program
Join Run to the Pub for our 11th Annual 6 week training series, every Thursday to get you race ready for the Oak Forest Fleadh 5k. They will meet at 6 different south side or south suburb Irish pubs! Locations TBA. Run will start at 6:30p led by experienced pacers then back to the bar for a FREE beer & raffle prizes. Registration includes a long sleeve hooded t-shirt as well. All fitness abilities are welcome and encouraged to participate, walkers & new runners too! Register online at www.runtopub.net

About Our Presenting Sponsor
CNB Bank & Trust, N.A. is proud to be a locally-owned community bank. We have a vested interest in the success of local individuals and businesses in the communities we serve. Our commitment to the communities we reside in is far reaching. From local schools, churches, non-profit organizations to community fundraisers, CNB Bank & Trust, N.A. makes it a top priority to give back. In fact, our employees participate in community service programs in their own communities every day. We take pride in this place we call home.

CNB Bank, Thank you for your continued support of our community & the Oak Forest-Crestwood Area Chamber.


5K ROUTE USATF CERTIFIED

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Event day parking

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Event schedule

  • Sat, December 31, 2022 11:59 PM - Early Bird Discount ends
  • Thu, March 2, 2023 9:00 AM - Packet pickup: CNB Bank & Trust, 5459 W. 159th St 9-5pm
  • Fri, March 3, 2023 9:00 AM - Packet pickup: CNB Bank & Trust, 5459 W. 159th St 9-6pm
  • Fri, March 3, 2023 11:00 PM - Online Registraton Closes
  • Sat, March 4, 2023 7:00 AM - Race Day Registration 7-8am
  • Sat, March 4, 2023 8:30 AM - Race Starts
  • Sat, March 4, 2023 9:30 AM - Awards
  • Sat, March 4, 2023 11:00 AM - Fleadh Family Parade / Central Avenue

Contact information

Event contact
Kim Malecky-Iles
Email
kim@oc-chamber.org
Phone
+1 708-687-4600
Website
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