Yankee Doodle Dash 5K
Jul 3
8:00 am
Gillson ParkYankee Doodle Dash 5K
Start the Independence Day Celebration and America’s 250th Anniversary with our annual tradition, and dash the streets of Wilmette in our dandy 5K!
NEW ROUTE in 2026! Download the map here.
Registration Details:
- $40 per participant
- REGISTER HERE!
- *Registration CLOSES for the 2026 Yankee Doodle Dash at 11:59 pm on 6/30! Space is LIMITED! Register ahead of time, we anticipate this event to sell out and there is NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION.
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, July 3
- Race Start: 8 am
- Start/Finish: Gillson Park
Runners will receive a fabulous event shirt, event swag and a participant medal to show off to all your friends. Race results will be posted following the event on this site or scan this QR code: 
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5K Run/Walk Opening soon
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Free
Register at link above
Jul 3 - Jul 3
Event schedule
- Fri, July 3, 2026 7:00 AM - Registration Opens
- Fri, July 3, 2026 8:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Starts!
Contact information
- Event contact
- Liz Antman
- Phone
- 847-256-9785
- Website
- Visit website
