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Inside Out Club Fall Family 5K

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Thank you for joining us at this family-friendly event! Your participation helps Inside Out Club to:

  • TEACH youth to be kind, to use empathy, to never give up, and more
  • HELP teens build social confidence, make friends and gain critical life skills through our middle and high school programs
  • INSPIRE young people to take action to help those in need in our community
  • EMPOWER kids and teens with the tools needed for good mental well-being

We believe strongly in the power of COLLABORATION. Register as an individual, join Team Inside Out Club, or create your own team of 4 or more:

  • Families: moms, dads, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins
    • Kids ages 4+ are welcome to register!
    • Littles in strollers are encouraged to join you
    • Following the race, a free kids fun run (with prize bags!) will be hosted for our youngest supporters
  • Friends and neighbors
  • Classmates
  • Coworkers

Please note: As protecting the planet is a core belief of Inside Out Club, race shirts are only guaranteed if you register by September 8.

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Thanks for helping us make this our best year yet!

Can't wait to see you there.

Countdown to event

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

Babies/Toddlers

Bring your littlest kids in a stroller or baby carrier

  1. Free
    Mar 1 - Sep 27
    Register for Babies/Toddlers

Kids (Ages 4-11)

Price changes in 22 days 5 hours

    1. $22.85

      Kids Early Bird: Register by August 31 to receive a fun tie-dyed Inside Out Club bandana at packet pick-up

      Now registering Mar 1 – Sep 2
      Register for Kids (Ages 4-11)
    2. $22.85

      Kids registration is available for $20 through the start of the race

      Sep 3 – Sep 28
    3. $22.85

      Race Day

      Sep 28 – Sep 28
    4. Closed
      Sep 28 – Sep 27

Ages 12+

Price changes in 20 days 5 hours

    1. $33.53

      Ages 12+ Early Bird: Register by August 31 to save $10!

      Now registering Mar 1 – Aug 31
      Register for Ages 12+
    2. $44.20

      Ages 12+ Registration: $40

      Sep 1 – Sep 27
    3. $54.88

      Ages 12+ Race Day Registration: $50

      Sep 28 – Sep 28
    4. Closed
      Sep 28 – Sep 27

Sponsor the 2025 Fall Family 5K

We're looking for sponsors for the 2025 race. Join us in empowering our youth to be good people that help others! Reach out to Marion Ruthig at marion@insideoutclub.org to learn about sponsor opportunities ranging from $500 - $2,500.

Packet Pick-Up: Saturday 9/27

Packet pick-up will be at Naperville Running Company in Downtown Naperville (34 W. Jefferson) on Saturday September 27th from 10:30am -12:30pm. This will be confirmed by email the week of the race.


Award Categories + Scoring

Scoring is based on how well each member of the team scores in their gender/age group. One point is assigned for each place within a gender division. The top 4 scores within a team count toward the team score, and the lowest score team winning. So, if you want to win you need a multi-generational speedy team!

Team Awards

  • 1st place team
  • Team with the most spirit

Individual Awards

  • 1st place overall finisher: male, female
  • 1st place in each age group division: male, female

Random Acts of Kindness Awards

  • Multiple fun prizes awarded before and immediately after the race

Age Group Divisions
Ages 7 and under / 8-13 / 14-19 / 20-29 / 30-39 / 40-49 / 50-59 / 60+



Directions + Parking

Race will start and finish at: Danada Forest Preserve, 3S580 Naperville Road, Wheaton, IL

Directions and Parking:

Danada Forest Preserve is located at 3S580 Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL. An interactive map can be found on the DuPage County Forest Preserve website.

From downtown Naperville, take Ogden Avenue east towards Naperville Road. Turn left (north) on Naperville Road. The entrance to Danada Forest Preserve will be after approximately 1.5 miles; watch for volunteers near the parking entrance. There is ample parking available at the preserve on both sides of Naperville Road; park in the west lot unless volunteers direct you to the east lot. Volunteers will point you toward the starting line, or just follow the crowds!

Cancellation Policy

Race will be held rain or shine. No refunds will be issued for any reason, including injury or cancellation of event due to extreme conditions, weather and/or course, beyond race committee’s control.


Top teams

1

Katie's Sole Mates

Raised:

$107.35

2

Happy Feet

Raised:

$54.10

Top fundraisers

1 View fundraiser page for Katie

Katie Sowa

Raised: $107.35

Event schedule

  • Sat, September 27, 2025 10:30 AM - Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up @ Naperville Running in Downtown Naperville 10:30A-12:30P
  • Sun, September 28, 2025 8:00 AM - Race Day Registration Opens at Danada Forest Preserve
  • Sun, September 28, 2025 8:45 AM - Race Day Registration Closes
  • Sun, September 28, 2025 9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Starts
  • Sun, September 28, 2025 9:45 AM - Kids Fun Run 50-yard dash
  • Sun, September 28, 2025 10:15 AM - Awards/Prize Presentation

Contact information

Event contact
Brittany Rhyne
Phone
630-352-9089
Website
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