Marklund 5k

LOCATION

Town Center Park

301 Columbia Lane

Gilberts, IL 60136

RACE

April 19, Race for the Gold returns to Gilberts. This community favorite is back and better than ever with a 5K course starting and finishing at Town Center Park. This year Cross Kicks Fitness will also be on site hosting the Youth Performance Zone, where their trainers will guide kids through fun speed and agility stations and athletic challenges.

BENEFICIARY

All proceeds from the event help support local youth programs, school supplies and equipment for the Gilberts Elementary School students.

5K ENTRY

March 1 - March 16 - $30

March 17 - April 12 - $$35

April 13 thru Race Day $45

EVENT SCHEDULE

Race Day Packet Pick Up/Registration - 6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m at Town Center Park

5k Race Start - 8:00 a.m.

Youth Performance Zone 9:00am

Awards - 9:30 a.m.

AMENITIES

Shirts are guaranteed for all pre-registered participants. Shirts not guaranteed on race day. Food & refreshments will be provided. Check your kids in at the Kids Corral while you run the race - supervised by GES teachers and staff.

FINISHER MEDAL

All participants receive finisher medals

AWARDS

Top overall male and female and top 3 male and female age groups will receive awards. Age groups include 8 & under, 9-11, 12-13, 14-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over

TIMING & SCORING

Race will be timed and scored with a disposable chip provided, which will be attached to the back of the bib.

Our Home Owner's Association, Jacob's Farm of Streamwood, is organizing a CHIP-TIMED CHARITY FUN RUN with proceeds to benefit Hilltop Elementary School. Money raised will help Hilltop with a variety of educational needs. The event will be Saturday May 2nd at 10:00 AM. Come join the fun!

Registration is Open!

If you're registering after April 18th, we unfortunately cannot guarantee we will have a t-shirt in your size, but we will do our best!

"Families can select different race lengths for different participants during checkout by choosing Family 5K or Family 2.5K."

The Elgin Valley Fox Trot 10 Mile and 5K races will take place in Elgin on May 31, 2026. This will be the 49th consecutive Elgin Valley Fox Trot which makes it one of the longest running and most popular running events in the region. The event will include a 10-Mile and 5K race with both featuring scenic USATF certified courses. New for 2026 will be a 2K Fun Walk.

There will also be a great postrace party which includes the awards presentation, an expo by our sponsors, music, dancing, free beer for all drinking age runners, great treats for the kids, and food trucks for the spectators and runners. Everyone will want to stick around after the race and join in the fun.”

The races will benefit ten area non-profits whose members will be on hand as volunteers providing a fun, safe race for all participants.