Join us for the
15th Annual
Germazing Race 5K Run/Walk
&
Kids Obstacle Course
benefiting St. Germaine School.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
9:00 AM Start Time!
Kids Obstacle will start at 10:30 AM after 5K awards
The Germazing Race Shirt is included with your race registration. This year, you can select long or short sleeve for your race tee!
***If your K-8 Child is participating in the 5k, please register for 5k Run/Walk
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Purchase Germazing Race Hoodies below!
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***Important***
Blue Hoodies are only available in ADULT SIZES
Youth Hoodies are only available in YOUTH SIZES
Countdown to event
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Run/Walk
Price changes in 22 days 16 hours-
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Register for 5K Run/Walk$40.00Now registering Jan 24 – Apr 24
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$45.00
Race Day
Apr 25 – Apr 25
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Kids Obstacle Course
For Pre-K through Second Grade. Short Sleeve Shirt is included
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Register for Kids Obstacle Course$10.00
Includes Youth Short Sleeve Tee-Gold
Jan 24 - Apr 25
Youth Hoodie Grey
Purchasing Hoodie does not register you for the race.
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Register for Youth Hoodie Grey$35.00
*does not include 5k registration
Jan 24 - Apr 25
Adult Hoodie BLUE
Purchasing Hoodie does not register you for the race.
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Register for Adult Hoodie BLUE$40.00
*does not include 5k registration
Jan 24 - Apr 25
Adult Hoodie 2XL and 3XL BLUE
Please use this option if ordering 2XL or 3XL. Purchasing this hoodie does not register you for the race.
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Register for Adult Hoodie 2XL and 3XL BLUE$43.00
*does not include 5k registration
Jan 24 - Apr 25
Event Details
St. Germaine School is located at 9735 S. Kolin, Oak Lawn.
The 5K Run/Walk will start promptly at 9 am on the corner of 98th & Kolin Ave. This is an out-and-back course, and the finish line is also located in this area.
All pre-registered 5K participants will receive a goody bag, long sleeve or short sleeve (your choice) cotton t-shirt if registered by March 30, 2026.
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Children PreK - 2nd Grade can sign up for the Kids Dash obstacle course at 10:30am.
Each Kids Dash participant will receive a short sleeve t-shirt if registered by March 30, 2026.
Runners of the 5K must be registered as a 5K participant- this gets you the "bib" that is worn during the race to indicate you have been registered as a runner.
Must be registered by March 30, 2026 to be guaranteed a race shirt.
Registration opens outside of the St. Germaine Activity Center from 7:30 am to 8:45 am.
The 5K registration fee on race day is $45
Awards
Medals will be Awarded to the top 3 males and top 3 females in each grade/age bracket
Who will be our Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medalists this year?
Awards will be presented after the race, at approximately 10 am.
Grades: Kindergarten - 1st
Grades: 2nd - 3rd
Grades: 4th - 5th
Grade: 6
Grade: 7
Grade: 8
Ages:
14 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70+
Racewear on Sale!
The Germazing Race is offering Germazing Race hoodies this year!
Please note: Blue Hoodies are ONLY AVAILABLE IN ADULT SIZES, Grey Hoodies are ONLY AVAILABLE IN YOUTH SIZES
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Event schedule
- Wed, April 22, 2026 2:45 PM - Race Packet Pickup St Germaine Parking Lot
- Thu, April 23, 2026 5:00 PM - Race Packet Pickup St Germaine Parking Lot
- Sat, April 25, 2026 7:30 AM - Same Day Race Registration and Packet Pick Up
- Sat, April 25, 2026 9:00 AM - 5K Race Starts
- Sat, April 25, 2026 10:30 AM - Kids Dash (Obstacle Course)
Contact information
- Event contact
- Kate Paluszek
- Website
- Visit website
