Run with the Nuns 2026

Lace Up for Parks, Trails and Open Space at the 1st annual 5K run & Walk. Adventurously enjoy a a 5K run through the trails at Heritage Park in Homer Glen.

The event will be a fun filled, family friendly race for competitive runners, recreational athletes and kids. The course will be run on the trails at Heritage Park in Homer Glen.

The course is being developed. It will be run on the trails at the park and be 5K (3.1 Miles) with multiple laps. Part of the course may be run on grass too.

We also offer a simple kids race (< 10 years old). Each kid running will get swag too!

Our goal is to promote local parks, trails and open space. Proceeds will benefit the Homer Glen Community in Harmony and Nature a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.

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.

The Cheesy Pretzel 5k is back for 2026!

The Cheesy Pretzel 5k & 1 Mile Walk is a USATF certified 5k event [IL23028NM] that winds through The Promenade Bolingbrook and surrounding neighborhoods. All participants in the 5k and 1 mile walk will receive an order of Pretzel Bites and Cheese!

The first 550 registered participants will receive a moisture wicking long sleeve shirt & Cheesy Pretzel Finisher Medal! Shirt size preferences will be first come, first serve; corresponding to each participants race registration date. Strollers and walkers are welcome to join the event. Stroller riders are free, but will not receive a race shirt or finisher's medal. Registered runners must be at least 5 years old. Participants in the 1 Mile Walk will follow a course through The Promenade Bolingbrook property. *The walk is an untimed event.

Why is This Event Important?

The Cheesy Pretzel 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk isn’t just about crossing the finish line, it’s about making a real difference for local teens who need support, guidance, and hope. Proceeds help Heart Haven OutReach provide free mentoring, support groups, leadership programs, and safe spaces where teens can build resiliency, grow and thrive. Through our Charity of Choice program, we encourage participants to help raise funds for other local nonprofit close to their heart. Whether you run, walk, volunteer, sponsor, or donate, your involvement helps strengthen the community and empower local teens.

Volunteer Opportunities

Link TBA, Summer 2026

Sponsorship Opportunities

Link TBA, Spring 2026

The First 550 Participants to Register (5k or 1 Mile Walk) Will Receive:

-Custom Finisher Medal

-Dry-Fit Long Sleeve Shirt

5k Registration Fee:

$30 - Loyalty Discount by July 24, 2026 at 11:59pm.

$35 - Early Bird Discount by August 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm

$40 - Standard Registration by September 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm

$45 - Late Registration on October 1, 2 or 3 (*No Advance Packet Pickup)

$45 - Day of Registration on October 4

1 Mile Walk Registration Fee:

$30 - Loyalty Discount by July 24, 2026 at 11:59pm.

$35 - Early Bird Discount by August 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm

$40 - Standard Registration by September 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm

$45 - Late Registration on October 1, 2 or 3 (*No Advance Packet Pickup)

$45 - Day of Registration on October 4

Race day registration on October 4th will be available beginning at 7:00 am ($45 for 5k & 1 Mile Walk).

The Cheesy Pretzel 5k and 1 Mile Walk runs rain or shine. *No refunds available.

Event Schedule:

7:00 am - Day of Packet Pickup & Day of Registration Opens

7:30 am - Warm-up

8:00 am - 5k start time

8:05 am - 1 Mile Walk start time

9:15 am - Awards ceremony

*Post-race refreshments will be provided by Meijer.

Award Presentation:

There will be an awards presentation for the 5k event following the finish of the race. Trophies presented to the fastest overall male and female runners. First, Second & Third Place Medals will be presented to the top male and top female finishers in each age 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+).

Advance Packet Pick Up:

Avoid race day lines, and come by to pick up your shirt, race bib, free raffle ticket, and other materials. IMPORTANT: Participants who wait to register until October 1st, 2nd or 3rd cannot participate in Advance Packet Pickup. These participants must wait to pick-up their race packets starting at 7am on Race Day (October 4th).

• Friday, October 2nd: 4:00pm - 8:00pm

• Saturday, October 3rd: 10:00am - 2:00pm

*Times have been extended by 2 hours for 2026!

Packet Pickup Address:

Star Cinema Grill

619 E Boughton Rd Suite 200

Bolingbrook, IL 60440

Shirt size preferences are first come, first serve; corresponding to each participants race registration date.

The shirt inventory is updated automatically, so if we run out of a specific size - it will not be selectable when checking out.

Once sizes are gone - they are gone!

Join us for the Apocalyptic Event not to be missed!

Dress in your best Halloween attire. Do A TEST- DRIVE of your Halloween costume and get awarded zombie-rific prizes! First 200 pre-registered get limited edition Event GIFT so don't delay! All participants receive a medal!!!

What to expect!?

Participants will endure a run through haunted and zombie-infested HAUNTED OAK course, that takes place in Old Oak Country Club,14200 S Parker Rd, Homer Glen, IL 60491. Those who wish to interact with the zombies will get to test your speed, endurance, and strength while trying to avoid the zombies! Costumes are highly encouraged so the zombies think that you are one of them!

Post-Race

After the run ( if you’re still alive) we’ll have beer, soda, water and …Bloody Maries at the cash bar for your further enjoyment!

Awards

Join us after the 5k for Zombie Costume Awards Ceremony!! Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers. There also will be prizes & awards for Best Couple, Creepy super hero, Best Little Terror and drop Dead Beauty costumes!

Proceeds from the event go to fund three areas of Chicago Lithuanians Rotary Club giving:

• The Rotary Foundation’s international peace, education, health, and community development programs, in particular, Rotary International's worldwide effort to eliminate polio through our Polio Plus.

• Projects carried out by local schools and charitable organizations: such as backpack and school supply distribution, aide to women and children in shelters, and creating safe play areas for kids.

• Together with Chicago Lithuanians Running Club promote health awareness and a fitness lifestyle for children and adults in our communities.

Packet Pick-Up & Registration

Packet pick-up & Race day Registration will be available at Old Oak Country Club between 2:00 - 3:15 PM

Race start

Kids Fun Run starts at 3:40 pm , main race at 4pm

Results

Haunted Oak 5k is an officially timed event!

2017 Video

For a video of the 2017 race visit: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubofChicagolandLithuanians/videos/10155715449259178

Race and Course Information

The Forge Trail Run Festival will embrace the adventure and challenge of late-fall, mid-west trail running with 10K, 20K, 30K, and 60K events. The races will be run on single/double-track trails in The Forge and adjoining trails, within the woods and on some gravel around the historic Lemont Quarries and I&M Canal.

The courses will start and finish within the Forge. The courses wind through the single and double track trails within the woods and some gravel trails around the historic Lemont Quarries and I&M Canal throughout the Forge and adjoining trails.

The 10K will be one lap, the 20K (Half Marathon) will be two laps and the 30K will be a three lap course. Our newest offering - the 60K - will be six laps. Total mileage may not be precise, but will be close to the promoted distances. This is a trail race and we want the natural terrain and flow to guide the course and distance.

The gravel trails are flat. The single-track sections have variable terrain and surfaces ranging from dirt, grass, rocks, mud, more rocks, roots, mulch, stumps, critters, etc. A few sections are technical with several short but steep inclines and downhills. The defining character and primary challenge of the course is the variable surface. There are not any significant elevation changes. We would rate this course as moderately challenging for experienced trail runners and more difficult for runners with less experience on trail.