The Prairie Triathlon at NorthPointe

The Rhythm of the Heart 5K Run & Walk is a brand-new event kicking off the City of Loves Park’s 4th annual Rhythm of the Heart Music Festival. This community-focused race invites runners and walkers of all ages to experience the roots of Loves Park as the course winds through some of the city’s original neighborhoods, the Field of Honor, and other special areas. Along the way, participants will pass beautiful Loves Park murals and even catch a glimpse of the Rock River.

What makes this race truly special is its purpose. All registration fees will directly support Christmas for Kids, a local nonprofit organization that benefits children right here in the Harlem School District through the annual Shop with a First Responder, teacher, and other community members event. By participating, you’re not only getting active and having fun, you’re helping make a meaningful impact in our community.

Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, this 5K is a chance to come together, give back, and celebrate everything that makes Loves Park special.

19 Kilometers, Start on Flat Iron Rd. (Hwy 16) South of Hwy 173. Southwest on Flat Iron, Angling Rd to turn around at Mill Rd. Return same roads to finish line on Flat Iron Rd.

There will be signs at start line, course arrows, turnaround & finish line.

Be rider aware, ride right.

Please understand that the course is open to traffic so be careful particularly at intersections. Ride to the right side of the road.

We highly recommend using a rear red blinking light.

Harvard 19k TT Strava course map: https://www.strava.com/segments/1976383

You must have an annual or single day ABR membership to participate. Click on link below to purchase ABR membership and sign waiver.

Youth - Ages 18 and under (age on December 31 of current year) - $10.00 Yearly Membership - $5.00 One Day Membership

Adults - Ages 19 to 79 (age on December 31 of current year) - $25.00 Yearly Membership - $5.00 One Day Membership

Adults - Ages 80 and above (age on December 31 of current year) - $0.00 Yearly Membership - $0.00 One Day Membership

2026 - Road Bike Category – You can choose to race either TT Bike or Road Bike for all of the categories.Road Bike Definition - A road bike can possess drop or straight handlebars; no tri-bars, clip-on bars or Spinaci bars are allowed; no disc wheels or wheel covers; both front & rear wheels must have at least 12 spokes each; the maximum rim depth allowed is 90mm. Note: the spirit of this new Road Bike category is to encourage more participation in MATTS events by creating a more even playing field for racers who don’t have a TT bike. In general, if your bike would be eligible for a road race or a criterium, it would qualify for the Road Bike category. No “TT” Helmets.

Note - Day of race registration: Will open at 7:30am at East Shelter, Milky Way Park, 700 Lawrence Rd, Harvard, IL 60033

Start list and Results posted here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/128JRDTHMJ-XhisInkwfxrrk2jbnSCqVkVqN2bd-yIes/edit?usp=sharing

Prize List

MATTS - ROTY points towards Season Overall Prizes

Medals 5 deep in each category.

Overall Fastest Rider 1st $30, 2nd $25, 3rd $20, 4th $15, 5th $10

Overall Fastest Women 1st $30, 2nd $25, 3rd $20, 4th $15, 5th $10

Overall Fastest Junior 1st $15, 2bd $10, 3rd $5

DIRECTIONS to Milky Way Park, Harvard, IL: IL Hwy 14 to IL Hwy 173 (on the South Side of Harvard, Illinois) Take Hwy 173 West about 2 miles to the Milky Way Park, 300 Lawrence Rd, Harvard, IL 60033 Turn right (North) onto Lawrence Rd to parking area, East Shelter.

We are Guests. Treat this area as your home, backyard and Town.

Please respect our host community by leaving the site cleaner than when you arrived.

Pictures: We'd love to see and share your pictures from the event. Please send to - [email protected]

Questions: Robert 708-532-7204 email: [email protected].

REGISTER HERE

Skelly's Donut Dash for the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin

Saturday, August 1st at 8am

Do you like running? Do you like running so you can eat donuts at the finish line? What about running with your dog, then eating donuts, AND supporting a great local organization?

For the second year, we are partnering with the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin to bring a 5k and 1 mile run/walk to the farm on Saturday, August 1st. Race time is at 8am (registration opens at 7am). Run or walk our 5k route through the sunflower field, on nearby roads, and around our strawberry beds. The 1-mile route goes around our fields and through our first 2 loops of our sunflower field. Don't forget to bring your dog with!

This race will be unlike anything you've done before, because you get to run through our 6-acre sunflower field! This field has over 30 different varieties of sunflowers in it!

All race participants will receive a bib number with time tracking (brought to you by Velocity Multi-Sport & Cycling), admission to our sunflower field, and an apple cider donuts at the finish line.

Skelly's will be donating a large portion of each ticket to the Humane Society PLUS any extra field admissions that day we will also be donating $1 per ticket! If you don't want to race, come visit the field and support the Humane Society that way!