Join us for our South Holland Fun Run 5K on September 21, 2024!
The race starts at the beautiful Veterans Memorial Park (500 East 160th Place) in South Holland, Illinois. The opening ceremony begins at 7am. Runners are encouraged to wear costumes or accessories, and we will have some fun surprises along the course to keep participants entertained!
Your registration includes a race bag filled with a long-sleeve race shirt and many goodies (while supplies last). Everyone who finishes the race will receive a finisher's medal, and prizes are awarded to our top finishers.
Registration fees
5K Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
3.1 miles; senior and youth discount available
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$20.00
Early bird pricing through July 31
Mar 19 – Jul 31 -
$30.00Aug 1 – Sep 20
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Race Details
Race Location
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Opening Ceremony begins at 7:00 a.m.
Race kicks off at 7:30 a.m.
Veterans Memorial Park - West Pavilion
500 East 160th Place
South Holland, Illinois
Packet & Race Shirt Pick-Up
Fun Run packet pick up will be held prior to the event at the Village of South Holland, 16226 Wausau Ave. Here you will receive your race bib, race shirt, and goodie bag.
DATES & TIMES:
Wednesday, September 18, 12:00 pm-6:00 pm
Thursday, September 19, 12:00 pm-6:00 pm
Race Start
All participants will begin the race promptly at 7:30am. We will place runners/joggers at the front of the group, and walkers will be placed in the back. There will be a brief 3-5 minutes between each group.
A 20-minute mile pace or faster is required for the 5K race (approximately three miles per hour, equivalent to a brisk walk). If you fall below this pace, the South Holland Fun Run race organizers cannot guarantee course support, as road closures, water stations, and medical support will begin to become unavailable to participants. The local police and race organizers will ask you to either move up onto the sidewalk or require you to be transported further up on course to catch up to the 15-minute per mile group.
**NOTE: Participants will NOT be permitted to begin the race after the last group leaves the start line, for safety reasons. A Fire Department vehicle will follow the last group of walkers. Anyone who arrives at the start line after the Fire Department vehicle has departed will not be permitted to proceed. The Village will not issue refunds for late participants.**
Parking
You may park at the gravel lot on 160th Place and South Park Avenue. Please keep in mind that roads will begin closing at 6:45am for the race, so plan to arrive early.
Medical
Medical support will be provided at the finish line, as well as along the course as needed.
Prizes & Race Medals
All participants will receive a finisher’s medal at the designated station. Age division winners (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place - male and female) will receive a medal. The first-place overall male/female finishers will receive a monetary prize.
Medal Ceremony begins at approximately 8:45 a.m.
Age Divisions: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Costume Contest
Because this is a FUN Run, we invite participants to wear costumes or accessories (that won't hinder your run/walk). We are having a costume contest, with four winner categories:
-Most Creative Costume
-Best Group Costume
-Best Kid's Costume (ages 0-18)
-Best Fun Run Theme (using the colors/branding of our Fun Run logo)
All costume contest winners will receive an Amazon gift card!
Entertainment
- Race announcer
- Fun and energetic warm-up
- DJ music
- Live music and fun surprises along the course
In the Park
Enjoy the following attractions in the park for before/after the race:
- Rejuvenate with post-race refreshments in the pavilion
- Visit with vendors
- Take selfies at our selfie stations
- Mechanical shark
Fun Run 5K Route
Event schedule
- Sat, September 21, 2024 6:30 AM - On-site Registration Opens
- Sat, September 21, 2024 7:00 AM - Opening Ceremony
- Sat, September 21, 2024 7:15 AM - On-site Registration Closes
- Sat, September 21, 2024 7:30 AM - Race Begins
- Sat, September 21, 2024 8:45 AM - Medal Ceremony
Contact information
- Event contact
- Eunice Escobar
- events@southholland.org
- Phone
- 708.339.8751
- Website
- Visit website