Frosty 5 Mile

Unfortunately many veterans lost their battle with PTSD and we feel it's our duty to honor their memory and service to our country.

This 5K Run/Walk/Ruck, dog friendly. Event will be held at the Forgotten Warrior Memorial located at Channahon State Park. Located at

25302 W Story St, Channahon, IL 60410. Carpooling is suggested.

We made some changes based on feed back. We will have signs along route we'll offer packet pick ups prior to race day among other changes. This year we will also have an option for a small donation to have a photo of your warrior on the course and on run sign up page.

Route will start at Channahon State Park, heading south along the scenic and picturesque I&M canal. We will have various veterans resources, vendors/sponsors. We will have food trucks, 50/50 drawing, Shirt will have a spot for you to write in the name of who you're running in Honor of. Honoring our veterans both past and present who are battling PTSD and continuing to raise awareness and support. Packet pick ups will be held at the K9s for Veterans retail store located at 631 E Boughton Rd Suite 155, Bolingbrook, Il, 60440. ( email to go with packet pick up details)

VOLUNTEERS! Please send email to Wendy at w.paul@comcast.net. Please include if you're looking to earn community service hours and age.

5k Registration Includes:

5k Run/Walk Entry

Chip Timed Race Bib

The first 300 participants will receive a finisher medal

Awards will be overall and age category recognition pins.

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Pre-K 50 Yard Dash

Pre-K 75 Yard Dash

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

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Registration:

Online: Online registration is $35.00 plus online fee. See links below. Registrations after the June 2nd will be $40.00. Online registration closes June 12th.

Friday Night & Race Day - $40.00

Registration and packet pickup will be held on Friday, June 12th from 6:00pm till 8:00pm AND on race day from 6:30am to 7:30am under the big tent at the corner of Wabena Ave. and Mondamin St. Please pay by cash or checks payable to Minooka Lions Club.

Race Day:

Saturday, June 13th, 2026

Registration: 6:45am to 7:45am

5k Run begins at 8:00am

Course:

Out and back, 5k (3.1 miles). Split times at 1 and 2 miles. Water available at the finish, and on the course. Race will be held on closed village streets, paved and rolling hills.

Age Categories:

11-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74, 75-79, 80 and above.

Awards:

First Overall Male and Female, and top 2 in each age category. Ceremony will be held after the kid’s races in the registration tent. Raffle prizes will be drawn based on bib numbers. We’re giving away over $200 worth of gift certificates, so please

stick around

Chip Timing:

Professional race chip timing by J3 Timing. Results will be posted on www.j3timing.com by Sunday, June 14th and on the Minooka Lions Club website.

Directions from I-80:

Exit at Ridge Road (Exit 122),

Go south to McEvilly Road, turn left. Left onto Wabena Avenue. Proceed north to registration tent,

just past the train tracks.

Questions - Contact Scott Lemke - (815) 212-0819 or

minookasummerfest5k@gmail.com

Like Running? Love Beer? This race is for you! Be aware that this race will sell out quickly so register today!

Join us on Saturday, August 29, 2025 for the Will County Brew Run 5k an exciting event that features an awesome course paired with excellent local craft beer. Whether you are a competitive Runner, Fun Runner, Walker, or just enjoy excellent local craft beer this is the event for you!

The 5K Run/Walk kicks off at 4:00pm. There will be a Beer Garden area on site for post race festivities!

Registration Includes

• Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton T-Shirt

• Awesome Finisher Medal (also a bottle opener and magnet!)

• Chip Timed Race Bib

• Souvenir Pint Cup

• Pint of Beer (or soda for <21 yr olds)

Join us for the Elwood Community Days 5k Run & Walk on Friday, September 11 at 6:00 pm.

Registration is now open until Thursday, September 10, 2026. Onsite registration opens Friday, September 11 at 3:00 until 5:30 PM, located at the race location. Please note:

Entry to the Main Community Days Event and 1 beer ticket will be included, over a $10.00 value.

• Race event will start at the West Pavillon. Look for J3Timing set up and 5K parking arrows.

• There will be a 75 minute cut off time to finish the race.

• Awards will be given out promptly at 8:00 PM at the Main Community Days Pavilion. Awards will be given to the top finishers by age and gender.

• Shirt order will be placed on 8/23/26, any registrations after that will not be guaranteed a shirt.

• Registration the day of the race will increase to $40.00 with no guarantee of a race shirt.

• Rain or shine unless imminent danger. No refunds will be issued.

• Raffle tickets will be sold at packet pick up and the day of the race for some amazing baskets. $20.00 for 21 chances to win! Baskets will be displayed at packet pick up and at the main pavilion the day of race. Tickets will be sold until 8:15 pm. Raffle baskets will be pulled at 8:30 PM. Baskets must be picked up at the Main Community Pavilion by 9:30 pm. Extra shirts may be purchased at the main pavilion.

Packet pickup will be Thursday, September 10, from 11:00AM-5:30 PM at the Elwood Village Hall, located at 401 E Mississippi Ave, Elwood, IL, 60421.

Onsite packet pickup the day of the race will be from 3:00 PM-5:30 PM. All packets not picked up will be donated to charities, unless otherwise arranged.

Bradley Veerman Charity Fund is hosting the Elwood Community Days 5K Run & Walk. Proceeds from this event will support the Bradley Veerman Charity Fund. The Bradley Veerman Charity Fund is a 501(C) 3, not-for-profit, whose goal is to raise money for EMS scholarships, donate to other not-for-profit organizations dedicated to those in public service, public safety, and first responders in need.

This year’s race is more than just a community tradition; it is a solemn observance. As our nation marks 25 years since the events of September 11, 2001, we gather to honor the "spirit of the first responder" that Bradley embodied every day of his life.

Honoring the Legacy: Brad’s career was rooted in the same selflessness shown by the heroes of 9/11. Whether he was on the front lines as a firefighter/police officer or leading the way at the 911 Communications Center, his goal was always the same: to protect and serve.

In coordination with the 25th-anniversary national "9/11 Day of Service," the Elwood Community Days 5K serves as a local way to turn a day of tragedy into a day of positive action.

Your registration fee directly funds the next generation of responders. By providing EMS scholarships, we ensure that the promise to "Never Forget" is backed by the action of "Always Supporting" those who step up to serve today.

The 25th anniversary reminds us that the need for brave, well-trained first responders never fades. When you run or walk this year, you are not just honoring Bradley; you are honoring every man and woman who has answered the call over the last quarter-century.

"We don't just remember the heroes of the past; we invest in the heroes of the future."

We feel that even though Bradley has completed his task here on earth, his spirit to protect and help others lives on in all of us. Please help keep his spirit of service and giving to other’s alive.

If you are unable to join us but would like too donate to the Bradley Veerman Charity Fund you may do so at

https://app.autobooks.co/pay/bradley-veerman-charity-fund