Highwood 5K & 1Mile
Family Run, Walk & Stroll
Saturday, July 18, 2026
9:00 AM Start
Race will start and finish at
Corner of Sheridan Road & Clay Avenue
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Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5K Run/Walk
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Register for 5K Run/Walk$45.00Mar 14 - Jul 18
1 Mile Walk
Race Shirt Not Included
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Register for 1 Mile Walk$25.00Mar 14 - Jul 18
Race Information
Race Site
Sheridan Road & Clay Avenue
Highwood
Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up
8 AM
Sheridan Road & Clay Avenue
Highwood
Race Start
9 AM
All registered 5K participants will receive a run t-shirt (must be registered by Monday, July 6 to be guaranteed shirt/size), For participants 21 and older, you will receive an alcoholic beverage to enjoy at Taste of Highwood & Highwood Days, held at the Highwood Metra Station parking lot through Sunday July 19th.
5K Age Group Awards:
We will be recognizing the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male/Female in the following two age groups:
16 & under
17 & Over
Award ceremony will be held at 10AM or when last 5K participant crosses the finish line!
Race Proceeds: Oak Terrace PTO
The Oak Terrace PTO, a partnership between parents and teachers, is a non-profit organization committed to developing closer connections between home and school by encouraging parent involvement and fostering a sense of community. The PTO raises funds to enhance the educational experience by supporting academic and enrichment activities and teacher appreciation efforts.
Event schedule
- Sat, July 18, 2026 8:00 AM - Race Day Packet Pick up and Registration
- Sat, July 18, 2026 9:00 AM - 5K Race Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Celebrate Highwood
- Phone
- 847-432-6000
- Website
- Visit website
