The Wheatlands Elementary
Running of the Wolves
5K Run/Walk & Mini Muffin Mile
Sunday, May 4, 2025
1 Mile Start: 8:30 AM
5K Start: 9:00 AM
Presented by
The Wheatlands Elementary PTO
PLEASE NOTE: We are committed to keeping this event affordable so that everyone can participate. To that end, we have decided to keep the same pricing tier as last year. However, if you are registering on this site, you will incur additional processing fees. If you would like to avoid the fees, you may print and fill out a paper registration form (found here). Send the completed form along with a check made out to The Wheatlands PTO to Race Time, Inc., Attn: Wheatlands 5K, P.O. Box 507, Winfield, IL 60190.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$34.99
Early Bird Pricing
Mar 7 – Apr 6 -
$40.49Apr 7 – May 3
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Mini Muffin Mile Closed
Online registration closed-
A 1-mile, chip-timed course around the school ideal for children of all ages to run with or without a parent. In addition to their race t-shirt, all participants will receive a medal and two mini muffins, courtesy of Big Apple Bagels in Aurora.
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$23.99
Early Bird Pricing
Mar 7 – Apr 6 -
$29.49Apr 7 – May 3
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5k Run/Walk (Staff & PTO) Closed
Staff and PTO Member Pricing
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$29.49Mar 7 - May 3
Mini Muffin Mile (Staff & PTO) Closed
Staff and PTO Member Pricing
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$18.49Mar 7 - May 3
Race Information
All registered participants will receive a race-day t-shirt (must register by April 13) and congratulatory medal. The Mini Muffin Mile participants will also receive mini muffins from Big Apple Bagels after the race. Additional snacks and water will also be available to all the runners. In addition, we will also be awarding 1st-3rd place 5K finishers in the following age groups:
Kindergarten * 1st Grade * 2nd Grade * 3rd Grade * 4th Grade * 5th Grade * Middle School (grades 6-8) * High School (grades 9-12) * 20's * 30's * 40's * 50's * 60's * 70's * 80's
Pre-Race Day Packet Pick Up: Friday, May 2, 4:00-5:30 PM @ The Wheatlands
Race Day Packet Pick Up: Sunday, May 4, 7:30-8:30 AM
1 Mile Race Start: 8:30 AM
5K Race Start: 9:00 AM
Must be registered by April 13, 2025 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Register early and save as registration fees increase April 7, 2025. Race registration closes on Saturday, May 3 at 8:00 p.m.
Race will go on, rain or shine, and no dogs are allowed on school grounds during event.
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Race Course
For the safety of all our participants, the Aurora Police Department has asked us to utilize the sidewalks and bike paths as much as possible on the course. We will have off-duty Officers and plenty of volunteers to guide us. The 5K will start and finish at the school, and travel through neighborhoods surrounding the school. The course is fairly flat, with small downhill slopes and few uphill climbs throughout.
Race Proceeds
This annual event will help fund a busy month of May, with numerous PTO events that include Staff Appreciation Week, 5th Grade Farewell, and Field Day.
Donations!
Unable to make the race, but would still like to donate to our causes? Click here to donate!
Event schedule
- Fri, May 2, 2025 4:00 PM - Pre-Race Day Packet Pick Up 4:00-5:30PM
- Sun, May 4, 2025 7:30 AM - Race Day Packet Pick Up 7:30-8:30AM
- Sun, May 4, 2025 8:30 AM - Mini Muffin Mile
- Sun, May 4, 2025 9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk
Contact information
- Event contact
- Marynell Metroff
- mnmetroff@gmail.com
- Phone
- 630-747-8836
- Website
- Visit website
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