Name: 2026 Run for 102 Race to the Finish
Start: 2026-04-19T08:00:00-05:00
Location: Ogden Avenue School, Ogden Avenue, La Grange, IL

2026 Run for 102 Race to the Finish

Run for 102 will be on Sunday April 19, 2026

1 mile start 8:00am - 5K start 8:30am

The 11th Annual Run for 102 Race to the Finish is open to anyone within or outside the District 102 community. It benefits the PTO/PTCs for the six schools in District 102: Barnsdale Road School, Congress Park Elementary School, Cossitt Avenue Elementary School, Forest Road Elementary School, Ogden Avenue Elementary School and Park Junior High.

The events start & finish at Ogden Avenue School and will run through the streets of La Grange Park. There will be a post-race party including music and fun!

PLEASE NOTE: Only K-8th graders will be eligible for awards for the 1-mile fun run.

Walkers are welcome!

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

5K

Price changes in 1 day 11 hours

1. $27.50
  
  Early bird pricing
  
  Now registering Mar 1 – Mar 16
  
  Register for 5K
2. $38.00
  
  Mar 17 – Apr 16

1M Fun Run

Price changes in 1 day 11 hours

(awards for K-8th Grade)
1. $22.50
  
  Early bird pricing
  
  Now registering Mar 1 – Mar 16
  
  Register for 1M Fun Run
2. $27.50
  
  Mar 17 – Apr 16

Early Race Registration Raffle

🎟️ REGISTER TO WIN: RUN FOR 102 RAFFLE!

Want a chance to snag some amazing local prizes? All race participants who sign up early are automatically entered to win our Registration Raffle! Simply complete your race registration before online registration closes on Thursday, April 16th to be eligible to win one of our fabulous donated prizes.⏳

The Prizes:

🏀 Breakaway Basketball: $300 Gift Card

🧘 Clearly Reformer Pilates: 2 Weeks Free Pilates (La Grange)

🥐 Blackberry Market: 10 Cinnamon Roll Punch-Card ($40 value)

Don't wait—secure your spot in the race and your chance to win! Register today and check out our Facebook Page Here for race updates.

Not a runner but still want to be part of the race day excitement? Experience the Energy Without the Sweat! Come volunteer with us on race day!

Our Biggest Need: Course Marshals. We need a team of enthusiastic volunteers working alongside the La Grange Park Police Department to keep our race participants safe and on track. Your role includes: overseeing a barricaded intersection, managing traffic and pedestrian flow and cheering on and guiding racers through the course. Want a specific spot? Check the course map and note your preferred intersection in the comments when you sign up. We’ll do our best to accommodate requests!

We truly couldn't do this without you. Thank you for supporting our schools! Register to volunteer at Run for D102 Sign Up Genius!

Special thanks to the following groups for helping with our volunteer efforts at past events!

Lions Club of Brookfield and La Grange Park
Cycle Brookfield

Family Registration When registering 3 or more family members, please use discount code FAMILY10 for 10% off the total registration fee.

1 mile fun run/walk will start promptly at 8:00am

5K run will start promptly at 8:30am

Strollers and walkers permitted at the back of the pack. No dogs, roller blades, bicycles, or skateboards allowed.

Race Timing The Run for 102 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.

Runners MUST wear their race bibs on the front of their clothing in order to be timed accurately. The bib cannot be covered, holding it in your hand or putting it in your pocket will NOT read the chip. Do not bend the chip. Smart watches such as Garmin and smart phones can interfere with the timing chip frequency. Please do not adjust your watch or phone as you cross the finish line and come through the chute. Disputes for times on Smart watches and smart phones will not be taken into consideration.

Mascots We are excited to have many of the mascots representing the district schools present on race day. They will cheer on runners as they cross the finish line!

Packet Pick-Up Advanced packet pickup with be held at Gemini Gymnastics; Friday 4/17/26 between 12p-6p. Gemini Gymnastics is located at 330 W Washington Ave, La Grange, IL. Registration is available at packet pickup. Race registrations will also be accepted and are HIGHLY encouraged versus registering on race day. More information on advanced packet pickup to come. Registration will be available at packet pickup and are HIGHLY encouraged versus registering on race day.

Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up Race day registration and packet pickup opens at 6:45am and closes PROMPTLY at 7:30am. Please allow plenty of time for race day registration.

Parking If you are local, please try to walk, bike, or carpool to the start line. Parking is available on the streets of La Grange Park but please avoid parking on the race route. Consider parking south of Ogden Avenue or in the east blacktop/parking lot area at Park Junior High.

Awards Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female overall finishers (K-8th grade only) and top 2 male and female finishers per grade level (K-8th grade only) in the 1 mile race. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female overall finishers and top 2 male and female finishers per grade level (K-8th grade only) in the 5K race.