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Ride at Your Pace. Support Their Place.
Join the Kenosha Racine Bike Club's annual ride to support the Pringle Nature Center. It's called the Tour de Turtle because of Pringle's many turtles on exhibit, which is a highlight for visitors of all ages. Early snapper registration has been extended to Sunday, July 5th at 11:59 PM. So register now to save yourself $10!
Route Options*
Family (8.8 mile) Route: 10 AM mass start at a turtle pace with ride leaders. The ride will follow roads and bike trails and will stop on the bike trail by Haribo to refuel with gummy bears and water.
21 mile route: Starts and ends at Pringle Nature Center. Has about 500 feet of elevation gain.
52 mile route: Starts and ends at Pringle Nature Center with rest stop at KD Park. Has about 1,600 feet of elevation gain.
27 mile route: Starts and ends at KD Park rest stop. Has 900 feet of elevation gain. Ride this route with the 52 mile route to get close to a metric century. Add this with the 21 mile route and 50 mile route to get a full century (see below).
100 mile (century) route: 52 mile route + 27 mile route + 21 mile route. Has a total of about 2,000 feet of elevation gain. The recommended order is to follow the 52 mile route to KD Park rest stop, then complete the 27 mile route through Genoa City and back to KD Park, then finish the 52 mile route back to Pringle and then ride the 21 mile to and from Pringle.
*Routes are subject to change and will be finalized the week of the event.
Event Schedule
6:45 AM: Day of Registration opens
7:30 AM: Mass start (you are welcome to start anytime after check in)
9:00 AM: KD Park Rest Stop opens
9:30 AM: Day of Registration closes
10:00 AM: Family start
3:00 PM: KD Rest Stop closes
4:30 PM: SAG ends
Hope to see you on July 11th to ride like a turtle!
Please join us for our annual
Bristol Progress Days 5K & 1.5 Mile Run/Walk!
July 11, 2026
Race Site
Bristol Village Hall
19801 83rd Street
Bristol, WI
Walk or run the annual McHenry Lakefront 5K! The Kids Fun Run includes a 50m (ages 3-5) & 100m (ages 6-8) race, so bring out the kids!
Course is chip-timed and USATF certified course. Fee includes t-shirt (while supplies last).
Awards for top overall male & female finisher, along with 1st-3rd place age group male & female finishers. Check-in from 7:00 am - 7:45 am.
Bib/Shirt Pickup - Available Friday from 12 pm - 6 pm at the McHenry Recreation Center, 3636 Municipal Drive, McHenry, or day of the race.
5K Course (all ages) - The course leaves Petersen Park Beach and weaves along the Prairie Trail and through the Lakeland Park neighborhood. Nice, shaded, flat race course!
5K Awards: Award for top overall Male and Female and Medals for Top 3 Male/Female in each category: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, etc to 70 & over
Kids Fun Run Awards: Medals for Top 3 for 50m and 100m. All participants receive a runner medal.
Celebrating 35 Years of Community, Fitness, and Fun - Family 5K Race & Fun Run
Event: 35th Annual Grayslake Family 5K Race & Fun Run
Host: Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Start Time: 8 AM CST
Location: Center Street & Seymour Avenue - Grayslake, Illinois
Join us for the 35th Annual Grayslake Family 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, July 11, a beloved community tradition hosted by the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce. For more than three decades, this event has brought together runners, walkers, families, and neighbors to celebrate health, local pride, and community connection. Proceeds benefit student scholarships at local high schools.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best, walking with friends and family, or cheering from the sidelines, the Grayslake 5K is designed for all ages and ability levels making it one of Grayslake’s most anticipated annual events. We're so honored to welcome U.S. Olympian Jenny Spangler at this year's race. Jenny will be available for photos, autographs, and meet-and-greets on July 11.
Event Highlights
Race shirts guaranteed for the first 300 pre-registered participants
Post-race refreshments for all participants
Professional ChampionChip timing for all 5K finishers
Kids Fun Run includes shirts, ribbons, and refreshments
Start & finish line on Center Street in downtown Grayslake
Course map available at grayslakechamber.com
Meet Olympic Marathon Trials Champion Jenny Spangler!
Special Guest: Olympian Jenny Spangler!
Meet 1996 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Champion Jenny Spangler at the Grayslake 5K on July 11. Jenny will be available for photos, autographs, and meet-and-greets. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet one of America’s most accomplished distance runners!
Course Information
The 5K course winds through the heart of downtown Grayslake, offering a scenic, energetic route supported by volunteers and local spectators. The course is clearly marked and designed to be enjoyable for both competitive runners, families, and casual participants. Course map is available to view here.
5K Run & Walk
Time: 8:00 AM CST
Distance: 5K (3.1 mIles)
Cost: Early bird through June 30 - $25/runner
July 1 - July 10 - $35/runner
Kids Fun Run
Time: 7:30 AM CST
Ages: 5–8
Distance: 2-block fun run
Cost: $10 per runner
All Kids Fun Run participants receive:
Event t-shirt
Participation ribbon
Post-race refreshments
Kids get a sweet bonus too!
The first 30 kids to register will receive a FREE small cone coupon from The Freeze — and they can use it anytime!
NEW this year at the Grayslake 5K: A Grayslake-themed Photo Booth!
Snap a photo with Jenny Spangler, make a memory, and celebrate your race day with us. Just one more reason to smile on race day!
Awards
Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in each category. Overall award winners will receive a Fleet Feet gift certificate, generously provided by Fleet Feet.
Overall Awards will be given to:
Male Overall
Female Overall
Wheelchair Male Overall
Wheelchair Female Overall
Age Group Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age divisions: 9 & under, 10–12, 13–15, 16–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, and 80 & over.
Registration fees are non-refundable. No rollerblades, skates, skateboards or pets.
Packet Pickup & In-Person Registration
Race packets may be picked up at the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce office, located on the lower level of Grayslake Village Hall (10 S. Seymour Avenue, Grayslake, Illinois) or at Fleet Feet Libertyville (406 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville, Illinois). Runners who pick up their race packets during packet pick up prior to July 11 will be entered into a drawing to win a Grayslake Aquatic Center daily pool pass.
Packet Pickup Dates & Times - Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce:
Wednesday, July 8: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Thursday, July 9: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday, July 10: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Packet Pickup Dates & Times - Fleet Feet Libertyville:
In-person registration is available during packet pickup hours and on race day for $45/runner.
Thanks to our 5K sponsors:
Special thanks to our Family 5K Fun Run and Walk Gold Sponsors Affordable Interiors, Community Trust Credit Union, Fleet Feet, Grayslake Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy and Wellness, Northwestern Medicine Outpatient Grayslake, Old National Bank, and Orthodontic Specialists of Lake County. Thanks to our Silver Sponsors Doctors of Physical Therapy and Wisdom Teeth and Beyond Oral Surgery. Thanks to our Bronze Sponsors AKL Legal, McMahon Services, Noote Partners/Compass, and Savanna Design. We're honored to have Fleet Feet as our Official Athletic Retail Race Partner.
The 2026 Symphony847 5K will take place at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville, IL on July 11, 2026.
Join us for the ET Lake Zurich Triathlon on Sunday, July 12, 2026 from Paulus Park in Lake Zurich!
The Olympic Triathlon is a 1500 meter swim, 40K bike and 10K run.
The Sprint Triathlon is a 750 meter swim, 22K bike and 5K run.
The Duathlon is a 5k run, a 40K bike and a 5k run.
Event details and schedule
Biking with Beanzie (BWB) is a recreational ride presented by Kiwanis Club of Kishwaukee-DeKalb (IL) and sponsored by numerous donors. As a Beanzie rider, you will be investing in the DeKalb County community. BWB is self-paced event that promotes fitness and family fun. Profits from this ride go to support the Kishwaukee Bike Pathway projects and numerouse charitable organizations in DeKalb County. BWB partners with the Live Healthy DeKalb County initiative to help promote a healthier lifestyle within DeKalb County.
The terrain is primarily flat rural roads with some rolling terrain. All roads are well-pavd, lightly traveled and posted with signs containing ride information and bits of Beanzie humor.
Event details and schedule
Sunday July 12, 2026
Starting location is The DeKalb Sports and Recreation Center, 1765 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115.
Start time is 6:30am to 9:30am. Check in to register at the Rec Center. All riders must be out by 10:00am and finished with the ride and back at the Rec Center by 3:30pm.
Riders will have a choice of three routes: a 20 mile route, a 42 mile route, and a 63 mile route (metric 100). Route maps and CUE sheets will be available on the website page, two days prior to the event.
If there is questionable weather, please check with the Registration/Check-in by 6:15am for updates before you leave the Rec center. You can also call the Beanzie Central phone number listed on the CUE Sheets. Safety first.
Food and water is provided at rest stops on all the routes. Hydration options and individually packed snacks will be provided at the rest stops.
Friendly SAG drivers are knowledgeable about the routes and bicycling.
Showers are available for use at the end of the ride within the Rec Center.
All riders are strongly encouraged to wear helmets and follow the rules of the road. Please ride single-file to the right because there will be light traffic on the roads.
SAG and rest stops will be provided until 3:30pm
Cardio Kidz is BACK this summer in Arlington Heights! Last summer we hit a record high number of 184 runners; help us grow past 200! Join us for a three (3) week running series for kids ages 2-14 of ALL ABILITIES. Each race takes place once a week on Sunday and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 100-yard dashes, 1/4-mile, 1/2-mile and 1-mile run. Kids can register to run UP in distance for a greater challenge. An Alternate 1/4-mile race is available for 2nd-8th graders who are looking for a shorter race. And that's OK! We hope they will give it a try and will encourage them every step of the way!
In addition to the physical benefits of running, the program aims to build social-emotional skills. The Cardio Kidz environment is great for the seasoned runner and also those who may never run before. We focus on a word of affirmation in age-appropriate discussions before each race and will track weekly progress to promote goal setting and increase self-confidence. The emphasis of this series is on self-improvement vs. competition with others. We realize that accomplishments look different for everyone, and it is our goal for every participant to make big strides and have FUN while doing so!
Pricing: $35 registration fee includes: Three (3) Weeks of Races, three (3) Race Bibs, Cardio Kidz Swag, Goal Tracker Sheet, Weekly Progress Report and Finisher Medal.
$5 Sibling Discount. Registration is non-refundable.
Rain Date: August 2nd
Event Date: Monday, July 13, 2026
Registration Fee: $1,100 per player
Registration Opens: 11:00 AM
Shotgun Start Time: 12:30 PM
Ho Ho Ho,
Oh What Fun it is to Run in the Sun (and Shade)
and Earn Some Chillin' Summer Xmas Swag!
Christmas In July Highly Recommended Early Packet Pickup
Elk Grove Village, IL US 60007) Look for the White Fun-Races Trailer.
Jingle Jolly Saturday Schedule July 18, 2026
6:00am - 6:45am Packet Pickup/Check-In Opens - Half Marathon
7:00am Half Marathon Starts
7:00am - 7:45am Packet Pickup/Check-In Opens - 5K
8:00am 5K Starts
8:20am Post Race Christmas Party Begins!!!
Run for the Dogs 5k 5K features a scenic course!
Join us on Saturday July 18, 2026 for an exciting "Run for the Dogs Themed" event that features the scenic views of Waubonsie Lake Park in Aurora, IL! With awesome swag for all dog lovers and runners, this race is a sure thing for a great doggy good time! Due to the popularity of this event, we will have 3 start times at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.!
This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.
Registration Includes:
Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Finisher Medal for Humans
Dog Medal Charm
5k Run/Walk Entry
Chip Timed Race Bib
Live Race Results
Finish Line Treats For Dogs!
Highwood 5K & 1Mile
Family Run, Walk & Stroll
Benefiting Oak Terrace PTO
Saturday, July 18, 2026
9:00 AM Start
Race will start and finish at
Corner of Sheridan Road & Clay Avenue
Presented by
Join us for the 9th Annual Crystal Lake Aquathon
Sunday, July 19th, 2026
We are happy to bring back the Crystal Lake Aquathon for the 9th year! This annual event will be returning to the ideal confines of Three Oaks Recreational Center in Crystal Lake, IL. As the original Illinois Aquathon, this race will offer 4 timed options. All proceeds from the race benefit Girls on the Run of Northwest Illinois!
Timed Races
Sprint Distance (500m swim, 5k run)
Olympic Distance (1 mile swim, 10k run)
2 Mile Swim
-1 Mile Swim. Please note the 1-mile swim does not include awards but is timed.
The swim portion takes place in a modified quarry (swim around 3 islands!), and the run is on a combination of trail, sand, and pavement. Wet suits will be allowed if it is below 78 degrees (decision to be made by City of Crystal Lake staff based on water temperature).
Kids' Race
The Kids' Race is perfect for anyone ages 7-12 that would like to try the Aquathon but needs a shorter distance. It includes a 100m swim and a 1 mile run. Swag is included, along with a swim cap. All Kids' Race participants will receive a finisher's medal however there are no awards. Lifeguards and a swim angel will be in the water with the swimmers for safety and encouragement. There is a relay option, so if your child wants to partner with a friend, it's a great way for them to compete together!
Adaptive Race
The Adaptive Race will be a one mile swim only. Swimmers will be allowed physical support from their own family/friends only for protection of the racers and volunteers and may use adaptive equipment in the water as needed.
Course Maps
Start Line
Swim Course Map
Kids Swim Course Map
Run Course Map (new course coming soon! Hint - it's a loop around the water thanks to the City of Crystal Lake!)
Kids Run Course Map
Race Day Schedule
Awards and Celebrations
At the completion of the race, we will celebrate with a post-race party overlooking Three Oaks. Food and beverages will be provided. Food for participants only!! We will have an award ceremony this year!!! Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place for the sprint, Olympic, and 2-mile swim. There will be no awards for the kids, adaptive, relay races or 1 mile swim.
Stay after to enjoy all that Three Oaks has to offer: swimming, sailboat and paddle board rentals, scuba diving, children's playground/splash park, volleyball, fishing, and fun in the sun!
2026 Finisher Medals
The 2026 Aquathon medals will be handmade by the local Girls on the Run chapter of Northwest Illinois. Every medal will be unique and made with love and made with the perfect amount of star power.
2026 Race Swag
Photo coming soon!
Packet Pick-Up - Sunday, 7/19 6:00am-7:00am at Three Oaks Recreation Center (Race Site)
Packet pick up will be occurring RACE MORNING ONLY to receive bib and timing chip.
Other Notes:
Wetsuits: Wetsuits are allowed if the water temperature is 78 or lower.
Weather: In the event of inclement weather, the City of Crystal Lake’s Fire Department will be making the call to delay or cancel the race. At this time there is not a make-up date due to a shortage of lifeguards and there are no refunds.
All athletes must be checked in by 7:00am.
Interested in sponsoring the Aquathon to support Girls on the Run? Please email Melissa at [email protected] or click HERE for more info:
Join us for the annual MMTT Splash and Dash.
Distances:
Junior (age 6 -10) 100 meter swim; 1 Kilometer Run)
Senior (age 11 – 17) 200 meter swim; 2 Kilometer Run)
Age is determined by the age of your athlete on race day. If you are 10 years old on race day, you will race in the 10 year old age group.
Swim Detail:
The Junior swim will be done in a “snake” fashion with each swimmer swimming one length in each lane (a total of 4 lengths in a 25 meter pool). There will be lifeguards on duty as well as volunteers to make sure each swimmer completes the course in a safe manner. Swimmers will be starting the course one at a time at 10-second intervals. Swimmers will be allowed to pass another swimmer. The Senior racers will have a designated lane (shared with 1 other athlete) and swim down and back until their swim is complete. They will start in waves of 10 Senior athletes.
Transition Detail:
Athletes will be able to change into their socks, shoes, etc. in the contained grassy area outside of the pool entrance. Junior competitors should feel free to place their belongings in one of the spots provided upon arriving. Senior athletes should wait until the Junior event is done before placing their belongings in the transition area.
Run Detail:
The run course will take place on the trail around the Fitness Center property. Volunteers and an aid station with water will be available on the course.
Location:
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Fitness and Health Center (296 Randall Road, Geneva, IL 60134)
Swag:
USAT to provide finisher medals to participants.
USA Triathlon Membership required:
$10 license fee good for one year
Packet Pick Up / Race Day Registration:
Race Day – 5pm – 6:15pm. Transition opens at 5pm.
Award Age Groups
Separated by gender
6 – 8 age group
9 – 10 age group
11 – 12 age group
13 – 14 age group
15 – 17 age group
Timing and Results
This race is chip timed by It’s Race Time, Inc. Results will be available live during event. For this year and prior year results visit:
https://runsignup.com/Race/MMTTSplashandDash/Page/RaceResults