Indoor Triathlon Benefitting the Crisis Center of South Suburbia

The Homewood Flossmoor Community Running Club challenges all Chicagoland Clubs to compete in the 4th annual South-Southwest Suburban Club Challenge.

Area clubs can form 3 person teams of all males, all females, or co-ed- both for high school, open, and masters. The times of the three finishers will be added up to determine the Champions in each division.

Unattached runners are welcome.

Following the race participants can receive one free appetizer at our awards ceremony at Oliver's in Oak Forest starting at 8:00 PM.

Email bob@ilpreptoptiming to get your club registered and receive a $15 discount for members of your club.

This Wednesday evening race kicks off at 7:00 PM and runs through the trails of Yankee Woods.

The Start and Finish of the race is at Yankee Woods, approximately 166th & Central Ave. in Tinley Park.

Top three overall individuals will receive awards, as well as the top three in each of the following age groups:

14 & Under

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70 & Older

Manhattan, Il

Sunday August 9, 2026

Start

Category

Distance

Entry Fee

Prizes

8:00 AM

OPEN

150 Km

$50

KONG’s Crown

10:00 AM

USAC 1-5

100 Km

$50

Awards/Jerseys*

10:05 AM

USAC 1-5

50 Km

$50

Awards/Jerseys*

10:10 AM

Open

100 Km

$50

Awards

10:15 AM

Open

50 Km

$50

Awards

Register Early

If you register by Sunday July, 12 you will receive a free Little Apple Gravel T-Shirt and a custom number plate. That is correct, your name on your number plate!

Course Description

The Little Apple (50K) is one lap of the traditional 88% gravel course. The Kong (100K) is also the same, made up of 1 long continuous course. The King Kong (150K) is the Grande Dame of the weekend. You'll be doing the Little Apple course and No Man's Land course. This is very challenging and roughly 80% gravel. You, your kit, and your bike will need to be Present and Correct. Think of this as self-supported. The winner (both male and female) will be crowned King Kong, Queen Kong, a title they will keep until the following year where they will have to defend it.

Registration

Race Day registration opens at 6:45 am and closes 30 minutes before each race. Online registration closes the Friday evening prior to the race. Register online at Bikereg.com. Day-of-entry fees are through bikereg. Day of registration incurs a $20 late fee. All riders must sign a USAC rider release form and event waiver Permit# 4761. All racers in the USAC race must have a USA Cycling license. There’s also a discount code for first-time USA Cycling license holders that drops the license cost to $50. The code is INTROMEMB25.

Camping

There will be camping available this year. IThere will be water and porta potties, but no other resources. If you wish to camp please let us know when registering so we can make sure we have enough room.

*State Championships

State championships will be awarded to men and women in the USAC, Masters 40+, and 50+ categories in the 100K distance and junior men and women in the 50k distance. To compete for the state championship title, racers must be residents of Illinois. Jerseys will be available for podium pictures and individual purchase through Pactimo.

For More Information

RickBaisa – [email protected]

Tentative Maps

Courses Google Maps

50K Strava Map

100K Strava Map

150k Strava Map

50K Ride with GPS Map

100K Ride with GPS Map

150K Ride with GPS Map

50K Garmin Map

100K Garmin Map

150K Garmin Map

TCX and GPX Files

Course Description Video

Bolingbrook Park District's Parkie's 5K is back! We've got the flat, fast course, and community feel that you've loved for the past several years!!!. We’re very happy continue to offer Bolingbrook's favorite 5K!!!

Run, Walk or push a stroller to make it a family event. participants fully registered by August 1st are guaranteed to receive t shirts in their size, those registered after August 1st are not guaranteed a shirt or correct shirt size. Each participant earns a finishers gift. See below for additional awards and recognition. Same day registration will be available on race day starting at 6:30 am. Pre-registration racers will be able to pick up race packets on August 21, between 3:00-7:00pm at the Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex (200 Lindsey Lane) in our Multipurpose Room.

• Date: Saturday August 22, 2026

• Time: 8:00am-10:00am

• Location: Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex (200 S. Lindsey Lane)

• Registration fee:

• $30 adults (15 yrs +), $27 child (6-14 yrs), if registered by July 31, 2026 at 11:50 pm

• $35 adults (15 yrs +), $32 child (6-14 yrs), if registered by August 1-August 20, 2026, at 9:00 am

• $40 adults (15 yrs +), $38 child (6-16 yrs), if registered on Race Day

• $25 1-Mile Walk

• All participants will receive a commemorative medals - 5K only

• Award medals will be presented to:

• top overall male & female finisher

• top 3 males & females in each category: 10 and under, 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+

• 5K only

• Those registered by August 1st will be guaranteed to receive a t-shirt.

Parkie’s 1-Mile Family Fun Walk

Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex

Ages 4 years & up

Walk or push a stroller through the neighborhood for this fun, untimed 1-Mile Family Fun Walk.

Stroller riders are free, but will not receive a race shirt or finisher’s medal. Registered runners

must be at least 5 years old.

Each participant will receive a t-shirt in their size.

Tails on the Trail 5K & 1-Mile Wag & Walk along the Old Plank Road Trail, bringing our community together for a fun, inclusive event benefiting the animals of South Suburban Humane Society.

Participants can choose between two ways to take part:

• Tails on the Trail 5K- a professionally timed 5K for runners looking for an accurate, high-quality race experience.

• 1-Mile Wag & Walk- a relaxed, accessible walk designed for participants of all abilities, families, and friendly, leashed pets.

Whether you’re racing for a personal best or strolling alongside your four-legged friend, every step supports pets in need. Registration includes entry into either the 5K or the Wag & Walk, allowing participants to choose the experience that best fits their pace and comfort level.

Proceeds from the event help provide lifesaving care for animals at South Suburban Humane Society, including medical treatment, spay/neuter services, food, and daily care while pets await loving homes.

Join us on the trail to walk, run, and wag your way toward second chances, because every step brings hope.