Storm the Woods - Mason Run at Chester Woods

We are excited to announce our fifth annual Cheese Chase Race! This thrilling event invites both seasoned participants and newcomers to join in on the fun and adventure. Get ready for a memorable day filled with friendly competition, laughter, and a celebration of all things cheese! Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this unique experience!

Run, Walk, Skip, Crawl, or Stroll for our annual 1K/5K. Elgin EMS Cheese Chase is scheduled to take place the Saturday of Elgin Cheese Days June 14 at 9:00 am. This fun, family-friendly event is a fundraiser to support the ELGIN EMS services.

We have some fun things we will be stuffing your race bags with this year! Sign up fast to lock in your goodie bag! This year our goodie bags are sponsored by Urbain Family Chiropractic Pllc!

Registration Prices:

Adults: $30

Youth 0-15: $10

Spring Chickens 65 & up: $20

Join us after the race for everything CHEESE!! Can’t wait to see you on race day!

Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K!

A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes –

• Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medal

• Chip-timing with live results and awards

• Free photos

• FREE ice cream at the finish to help you cool off

• Plenty of hot fun in the summer sun!

Grab your friends and family—you won’t want to miss this one!

Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

Youth-based pricing is available: ages 12 & under are only $17!

Half Marathon/10K/5K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

Kid’s Dash is a fun, untimed dash for ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal for our youngest runners! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash without swag, they’re welcome to run free on race day!)

Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

This incredible race is open to anyone who identifies as female, and anyone under 18 races for free! This year, we're giving away custom Nomadix Fitness Towels to the first 200 registrants for the 4-Mile Run. We'll have post-race refreshments, prizes for the top 3 overall in the 4-Mile Run, plus age group awards for the top finisher in each age group.

This flat, fast, event starts and ends at the Silver Lake East Shelter and includes 2 loops around Silver Lake. Start/finish will take place on...

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Join us for the second annual Lace Up for Hope, a fundraiser for The Landing MN!

All funds will support The Landing MN and it's continuing efforts to provide a soft place to land for those experiencing homelessness in our area.

A 5K run route and a 1 Mile walk route starting at Little Thistle Brewing will be offered. You are free to run or walk the 5K! 695fc0a40d153.jpg

T-shirts available at an extra cost for a limited time.

New this year is to create a team! You can registe...