Hanover Township Sprint 2 Spring 5k 2026

8:00AM at Carpenters Park.

Participants can choose between a 5K Run or a 3K Walk, making this event welcoming for runners, walkers, families, and community members of all ages. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, we will have a staggered start, with runners begging first followed by walkers.

Dogs and strollers are welcome, so bring the whole crew and enjoy a morning of movement and community spirit.

The race is part of Carpentersville's Jamboree Days Weekend, one of the village's most anticipated summer celebrations, filled with music, food, and family activities.

Most importantly, your participation supports a great cause. Proceeds from the event benefit local charities and Rotary community programs, including scholarships for students, winter coats for children, and other initiatives that strengthen our community.

Join us for a fun, energetic morning and help make a meaningful impact in Carpentersville.

Register today and be part of a community tradition!

empower local veterans, active duty, first responders, and families of the fallen.

TMF is proud to partner with GORUCK again with rucking divisions at every run. Rucking is a sport based on special forces training in which participants walk or run while carrying weighted rucksacks. All participants registered for the GORUCK division will earn this year's exclusive TMF GORUCK patch. Learn more about GORUCK here.

want to enjoy a morning walk with friends and family, this event is for everyone.

This race is proudly hosted as a fundraiser for the Sleepy Hollow Elementary PTC, with all proceeds going directly towards supporting students, teachers, and school programs in our community.

The course will take participants through scenic neighborhood streets making it a perfect event to enjoy the outdoors while giving back. Bring your friends, family, and school spirit as we run, walk, and cheer together for a great cause.

Race highlights:

• 5k run/walk open to all ages and abilities

• Optional 1k walk for younger participates

• Community-focused and family-friendly event

• Proceeds benefit the PTC and local school programs

• A great way to support education while staying active

Come out, get moving, and help make a difference for our students!

hills of Hickory Knolls in June and powered through the single-track trails in the heat at the Summer Trail Classic in August.

It is now time to finish the year with an autumnal romp through the woods - and the creek! - at the 8th ANNUAL BIG TIMBER XC CHALLENGE!

You can choose to participate in either the 3-mile Run & Walk (one loop of the course) or the 5-mile Run (two loops). The course consists of grass, gravel, dirt, possibly some mud, and, of course, the beloved creek crossing around and through a natural wooded area. All registered participants receive a shirt and pancake breakfast.

There is also a Kids Fun Run, allowing youngsters 10 years and younger to join in the fun. The Kids Fun Run is on grass and does NOT cross the creek.

This event is sponsored by Dick Pond Athletics, Saucony and Pollyanna Brewing. Proceeds from this event will support the Boy Scouts of America Three Fires Council and the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin.

Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026 (rain/snow or shine, warm or cold)

Location: Camp Big Timber (CBT), Big Timber Rd at Tyrrell Rd, Elgin (approximately 1 mile south of I-90 and 0.5 miles west of Randall Road)

Parking: Parking at Camp Big Timber (CBT) is limited. CARPOOLING with others is encouraged.

Distances: Approximately 3 and 5 Miles

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All proceeds from the race will benefit

Boy Scouts of America Three Fires Council

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