West Chicago Step Into Spring 5K

Race Day Registration will be at Reed-Keppler Park, outside of Zone 250 (250 W National St, West Chicago, IL 60185) west of the ARC Center under the Healthy West Chicago tent. Please park at Turtle Splash. Race day registration fee is $35.00 for all runners. Cash or Check accepted. Day of registration opens at 7:00am and will close at 7:59am.

Pre-Race Day Packet (Shirt and Bib) Pick Up: Thursday, April 8 from 5:30-7 PM at the ARC Center at the West Chicago Park District (201 W National St, West Chicago, IL 60185). In-person registration is available during packet pick-up.

Race Day Packet (Shirt and Bib) Pick Up: will be at Reed-Keppler Park, outside of Zone 250 (250 W National St, West Chicago, IL 60185) west of the ARC Center under the Healthy West Chicago tent. Please park at Turtle Splash. Pick up will start at 7:00am.

We are unable to ship packets/shirts.

Age Groups and Award Categories (In-Person Participation):

5K Trophy: One Overall Male and One Overall Female Winner

5K Medals: All participants will receive a custom Fit4Fall 5K medal post-race

All participants in the 1 Mile Fun Run (10 & under) get a Finisher's Ribbon post-race

All registrations are final, no refunds, cancellations, or transfers.

● The first 75 participants that claim the registration package will receive a swag bag with gifts inside.

• All participants that have a bib will receive a free snack at the end of the race.

● All 5K runners will be entered into our Race Day Raffle!!

• 1: La birria loca Gift card($50 value)
• 2 kitchen table gift cards ($25/each)
• 4: 5 entry tickets to the Morton Arboretum
• 2: Bloom Collagen and greens ( Value at $180)
• A bag with Journey's path self care products (Value at $50)
• 2: Dick Pond Athletics ($25 gift card)
• 2: Naperville Running Club $20 Gift Certificate towards shoe purchase
• 2: Hawthorne's Backyard $25 Gift Card

● Race photos! SMILE :) Photos will be posted after the event.

● Health and wellness vendors.

● Post-race refreshments and snacks.

● Pre and post-stretching and massage by Athletico and Novo Health

Healthy West Chicago is dedicated to increasing healthy eating and physical activity in the City of West Chicago. Our mission is to ensure that all residents of West Chicago will have access to an optimal state of health and wellness. Through engaging events and policy efforts, we aim to create opportunities for a healthier life in the community of West Chicago.

All proceeds from the race will be used for Healthy West Chicago sustainability and continuation of community programming

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Please contact info@healthywestchicago.org if you are interested in learning more.

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• Are strollers allowed? Yes! Strollers are allowed, however, keep in mind that part of the race route is not paved!

• Are dogs allowed? No, at this time dogs are not allowed at the race.

• Can I purchase extra shirts? Yes, if we have extra shirts they will be available for purchase on race day. Cash or check accepted. All proceeds will go to Healthy West Chicago to assist with their fundraising efforts.