CNB Fleadh 5K
Saturday
March 2, 2024 8:30am
15th Annual Oak Forest Fleadh
#fleadharoundtown
What's a Fleadh? Fleadh (pronounced flah) is gaelic for festival!
Our 15th Annual Oak Forest Fleadh is the event to kick off spring!
Happy Anniversary to us & to all of our fabulous runners!
Let's #fleadharoundtown and fill the day 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 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!
Unfortunately, due to the devastating loss of Oak Forest Bowl, we have moved our start line & post race to a new area. This year's start line is 155th & Betty Ann. Betty Ann is 2 blocks East of Central Avenue. Our post race refreshments will be held at Oak Forest Fire Station 1, at the City Hall Campus (155th & Central)
Fleadh 5K participants will receive a short sleeve race t-shirt* and goody bag* (*while supplies last).
And to celebrate our 15th Anniversary, our Premier Sponsor, CNB Bank & Trust will be providing finisher medals to all participants (1st -500) that cross the finish line!
CNB Fleadh 5k, 8:30am start*
*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,
151st & Central and will head 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 the pot of gold!
Finish your day with friends and family at our many restaurants & pubs!
#FleadhAroundTown is meant for you to enjoy all day long!
video compliments of Bryan Angone
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS.
Registration fees
5K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$30.00
Early Bird pricing
Dec 2 – Dec 31 -
$35.00Jan 1 – Mar 1
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5k Youth (15 years old or younger) Closed
Online registration closed-
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$25.00
Early Bird pricing
Dec 2 – Dec 31 -
$30.00Jan 1 – Mar 1
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General Information
No dogs, roller blades, bicycles, or skateboards allowed.
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
CNB Bank & Trust, 5459 W. 159th Street, Thursday, February 29th from 9a to 5p and Friday, March 1st from 9a to 5p.
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 Fire Station #1, 5620 James Drive on City Hall Campus (155th & Central)
Packet pick up and event day registration will be Saturday from 7a to 8a
Registration fee for race day will be $40
Natalie Drive will remain open to allow access to St Damian when the 155th Street shuts down for race set up.
Fleadh Grand Marshal - The Oak Forest Raiders
The Oak Forest Raiders were founded in 1971. They are an instructional tackle football and cheerleading program for youth boys & girls ages 5-14. As an organization serving Oak Forest for over 50 years, they emphasize the development of a strong foundation based on fundamentals, in both football and cheer, giving each child the skills they need to be successful within a safe and fun environment.
We felt they were the perfect choice to be our 15th Anniversary Grand Marshal. They also embody our motto of fitness, family & fun. Can't wait to see what they have in store for the parade!
Participants will receive a short sleeve t-shirt (first 400 runners). Also, participants will receive goody bags (while supplies last)
Finisher Medal
Our Premier 5k race sponsor, CNB Bank & Trust will be providing finisher medals! (first 500 who cross the finish line)
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
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 at Oak Forest Fire Station #1.
Following the race, please enjoy refreshments at Oak Forest Fire Station #1. Awards will be given at approx. 9:30a
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!
Special Edition Merchandise
Limited edition Fleadh merch will be sold. We are offering a navy knit beanie with embroidered logo $15 & a 1/4 zip fleece with embroidered logo $40. This option is available on this site, so pre-order your merch to wear year round! If you are registering for the run, your Special edition merchandise will be available at packet pick up. Or arrangements can be made to pick up at the Chamber office, at 708-687-4600.
About Our Presenting Sponsor
CNB Bank & Trust, N.A. is proud to be a locally-owned community bank. They have a vested interest in the success of local individuals and businesses in the communities we serve. Their 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, their 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 generous support for the past 15 years. You are a true community partner and we appreciate your continued support of the Oak Forest-Crestwood Area Chamber.
5K ROUTE
Event day parking
- Start line is 155th Street & Betty Ann. Betty Ann is 2 blocks East of Central Avenue
- Parking on local streets near the start line: Ann Marie, Betty Ann, Michaele, Natalie
- Additional parking available at St. Damian Parish at 155th & Long
- 155th will shut down at 7:30a from Central to Michaele, Natalie will remain open to allow access to all side streets
and to St. Damian - Pre & Post race will take place at Oak Forest Fire Station #1, City Hall Campus at 155th & Central
Special Edition Merchandise for Sale
We are celebrating our 15th Anniversary with some new swag!
$40 1/4 zip fleece with embroidered logo
Men Sizes available: Small, Medium, Large, 2X, 3X & 4X
$15 knit beanie with embroidered logo
Items are available through this store (fees will apply) or
we will be selling at the Oak Forest Chamber office
Call 708-687-4600, or email kim@oc-chamber.org to make a purchase!
Special Edition Merchandise
Limited edition Fleadh merch will be sold. We are offering a navy knit beanie with embroidered logo $15 & a 1/4 zip fleece with embroidered logo $40. This option is available on this site, so pre-order your merch to wear year round! If you are registering for the run, your Special edition merchandise will be available at packet pick up.
We will also be selling this merchandise at the Chamber office. It will make a great Christmas gift!
Event schedule
- Sun, December 31, 2023 11:59 PM - Early Bird Discount ends
- Thu, February 29, 2024 9:00 AM - Packet pickup: CNB Bank & Trust, 5459 W. 159th St 9-5pm
- Fri, March 1, 2024 9:00 AM - Packet pickup: CNB Bank & Trust, 5459 W. 159th St 9-6pm
- Fri, March 1, 2024 9:00 PM - Online Registraton Closes
- Sat, March 2, 2024 7:00 AM - Race Day Registration 7-8am
- Sat, March 2, 2024 8:30 AM - Race Starts
- Sat, March 2, 2024 9:30 AM - Awards
- Sat, March 2, 2024 11:00 AM - Fleadh Family Parade / Central Avenue
Contact information
- Event contact
- Kim Malecky-Iles
- kim@oc-chamber.org
- Phone
- +1 708-687-4600
- Website
- Visit website