Countdown to event
Join us for the 21st Annual
Lilac Mutt Strut
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Start Time: 8:00AM

Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Run/Walk
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Register for 5K Run/Walk$34.60Jan 24 - May 14
5K Run/Walk with Dog
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Register for 5K Run/Walk with Dog$34.60Jan 24 - May 14
1 Mile Run/Walk - With or Without your Dog!
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Register for 1 Mile Run/Walk - With or Without your Dog!$34.60Jan 24 - May 14
Event Details
Race Information
The Lombard Park District presents its 21st annual 5K race and 1 mile in conjunction with Lilac Time. Participate with or without your dog in either event. Race starts in front of the Lombard Park District Administrative Building (227 W. Parkside Ave.). Racers will also receive a complimentary pancake breakfast after the race.
*Official Race T-shirt is included with your registration (first 200 people will be guaranteed to receive their shirts at packet pick up). Shirts for the remaining runners will be handed out at the race or be available for pick up at a later date.
**Additional breakfast tickets can be purchased the day of the race as well as online using the link below.
https://register.lombardparks.com/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?module=AR&primarycode=112403
Spectators
Spectators are able to watch participants run at start and finish lines.
Age Limit
Kids and adults of all ages are encouraged to participate in this annual race.
Running Clubs
Please contact Jake Pawlak at jpawlak@lombardparks.com.
Waiver
Every participant will be required to sign a waiver when registering online. Waivers will also be available to sign at packet pick-up dates.
Inclement Weather
This race will happen rain or shine! Lombard Park District staff monitors the weather and follows the proper protocol in place regarding inclement weather. Staff holds the right to cancel the event due to inclement weather. Registration is non-refundable.
Rainout Line: https://rainoutline.com/search/dnis/6309959491
Pre Race Packet Pick Up
Packet Pick Up Details:
Tuesday and Wednesday, May 12 & 13 from 9:00am-6:00pm
Location:
Madison Meadow Athletic Center (MMAC)
500 E. Wilson Ave.
Lombard, IL
Race day registration will be available beginning at 6:30 AM on Saturday, May 16.
*Official Race T-shirt is included with your registration (first 200 people will be guaranteed to receive their shirts at packet pick up). Shirts for the remaining runners will be handed out at the race or be available for pick up at a later date.
Age Group and Award Categories
5K Run Awards:
The Lombard Park District will be providing awards for:
-1 Overall Male
-1 Overall Female
-First 5K Runner with their Dog
-No age awards in the 1 Mile
First, second, third, placing for the following age groups: 14 & under 15-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70 & over *Awards will be given out after the race is complete.
Race Course

Volunteer
Interested in volunteering at the Mutt Strut?
Contact our Race Coordinator, Jake Pawlak: jpawlak@lombardparks.com
Or Sign up at: https://volunteersignup.org/BF9HR
Sponsorship
Interested in sponsoring the Mutt Strut? Please contact: Nicole Kondraschow at nkondraschow@lombardparks.com
Event schedule
- Tue, May 12, 2026 9:00 AM - Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up at Madison Meadows Athletic Complex 12P-6P
- Wed, May 13, 2026 9:00 AM - Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up at Madison Meadows Athletic Center 12P-6P
- Sat, May 16, 2026 6:30 AM - Race Day Registation/Packet Pick Up
- Sat, May 16, 2026 8:00 AM - 5K & 1 Mile Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jake Pawlak
- Phone
- 630-620-7322
- Website
- Visit website