Run Wild Whittier
Sunday, October 5, 2025
5K * 1 Mile Run/Walk
1 Mile Start: 8:30 AM
5K Start: 8:50 AM
Whittier School
536 Hill Street
Downers Grove, IL
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
1 Mile Run/Walk
(Includes Race T-Shirt if Registered by Sept 23)
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$28.74Sep 2 - Oct 5
5K Run/Walk
(Includes Race T-Shirt if Registered by Sept 23)
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$39.44Sep 2 - Oct 5
Additional Race & Packet Pick-Up Information
We are so excited to host another fantastic fun run! Our Run Wild Whittier event will begin at 7:45 AM with the 1 mile race starting at 8:30 AM and the 5K starting at 8:50 AM. Enjoy music from DJ Good Stimes and post race water and snacks. You won't want to miss out on the fun!
Only those who register by Tuesday, September 23 will be guaranteed a race t-shirt.
Race packets will be delivered to the students and families the week of the race. All others can pick up packets at the school from 4P-6P Friday, October 3 or race day beginning at 7:45 AM.
Awards:
1 Mile: Medals for the top 3 participants in each grade level (K-6)
5K: Top 3 Overall Male/Female
Race Map
The starting line will begin on Hill Street outside of the Whittier main entrance. Please see the attached race map. The red line outlines the 1 mile run. There will be a total of 1 lap for the one mile run and 3 laps for the 5k.
Event schedule
- Mon, September 29, 2025 10:00 AM - Race Packet Drop Off Students and Families (Week of Race)
- Fri, October 3, 2025 4:00 PM - Race Packet Pick Up at School 4P-6P
- Sun, October 5, 2025 7:45 AM - Race Day Packet Pick Up and Registration
- Sun, October 5, 2025 8:30 AM - 1 Mile Start
- Sun, October 5, 2025 8:50 AM - 5K Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Andi Wiklund
- Phone
- 312-402-3693
- Website
- Visit website