10 events in Kane County, Illinois

KILTED 5K RACE AND FUN WALK

The DUblinDEE Kilted 5k run and walk is one of the Fox Valley's most treasured traditions. Held on March 7th, the morning of the St. Patrick's Parade in Dundee, the run and walk is a great way to kick off an exciting day. Our fundraising efforts directly impact the important mission of the FISH Food Pantry and the Friends of the Fox River. Most participants show their Irish spirit while running or walking. Join us for the Kilted 5K and stay for a day of fun!

The first 400 registrations receive a gift bag with breakfast and a drink afterward. Gift bags will include t-shirts and other giveaways. Kilts will be available for purchase this year for a $10 charge. If you have a kilt from a previous year, we encourage you to wear them. Other green paraphernalia is highly encouraged!!!!

DATE:

The Kilted 5K will be an In-Person running event for March 7th, 2026. Race will begin at 8:00AM.

LOCATION:

Start/Finish Area - Lifeline Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, 296 Williams Place, East Dundee, IL 60118.The race route starts at Lifeline plumbing and runs parallel to the Fox River along Duncan/Elgin Ave.

ENTRY FEES:

$40 prior to February 1st. $50 prior to March 1st. $60 for any registration ON or AFTER Saturday March 1, 2026.

Age 17 and under is priced at $25. Age 5 and under are free!

Entry fees are non-refundable.

PACKET PICKUP:

Packets for pre-registered runners will be available for pickup on Friday, March 6, 2026 from 8:00AM – 5:00PM at Lifeline Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, 296 Williams Place, East Dundee, IL 60118

RACE DAY REGISTRATION:

Yes

RESULTS - Posted on RunSignUp.com

Results will also be posted online at RunnersEdgeRaceTiming.com/Results.asp

PROCEEDS BENEFIT

F.I.S.H. Food Pantry ~ Friend, I Shall Help

Friends of the Fox River ~ Creating a Watershed of Caretakers

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day right in the heart of Hampshire at the 12th Annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K! This race begins and ends on State Street with the best post race party around at the Copper Barrel!

Race starts on State St. right by the Copper Barrel (172 S State St.) at 9:00am.

Runners will receive a bib number and a ticket for a festive green beer or lemonade and refreshments after you make it through the finish line! Add your race Swag Pack for only $10!! You won't want to miss out on this year’s custom race swag!

The post race party award ceremony will include the best dressed contest! Make sure to come in your best St. Patrick's Day gear for your chance to win prizes!

This race is timed with an award ceremony for those who place 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in their age groups during the post race party once results can be obtained. Online race results will be posted online at https://www.j3timing.com/race-results.html. Participants must finish in 1hr 15min.

Race Swag items will become limited after 2/23/26. Race items can be picked up at the Hampshire Park District Office, 182 S. State Street, Hampshire beginning March 11th during office hours or on race day beginning at 8:15am at the Copper Barrel.

Register Online at

Registration Prices

Early Bird Price until 2/1/2026

Fee: $35* includes race bib, drink ticket

$25* for children 12 and under

Swag Pack: Add on for only $10 includes custom race swag

Regular Price 2/2/2026 - 2/27/2026

Fee: $40* includes bib number, drink ticket

$25* for children 12 and under

Swag Pack: Add on for only $10 includes custom race swag

Last Call Price 2/28/2026 - 3/13/2026 at 3:00pm

Fee: $45* includes bib number, drink ticket

$25* for children 12 and under

Swag Pack: Add on for only $10 includes custom race swag while supplies last

*Plus sign up fees

Online registration closes 3/13/26 at 3:00pm.

Registration will open back up for in-person only on race day from 8:15am to 8:45am at Copper Barrel. No registrations will be accepted after 8:45am that day. Registration price on race day will be $48. Swag Packs- $10 but sizes will be very limited if not sold out.

Awards

Medals will be awarded to the top 3 participants, male and female, in each age group.

Age Groups: 7 and under, 8-12, 13-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Please stay for the awards ceremony to get your medal. We will not be mailing them but they will be available the next week for pick up at the Park District Office.

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.

Whether you’re racing for a personal best or strolling with friends, the Waubonsee Foundation Trail Run is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and connect with the Waubonsee community—all while raising much-needed funds for student scholarships!

Hosted on a mixed-terrain trail on Waubonsee’s beautiful Sugar Grove Campus and the Gilman Trail, the Trail Run is a can’t-miss event for the whole family. All participants will receive a swag bag that includes an event t-shirt, a food truck voucher, and fun giveaways from our generous sponsors. After the race, stick around for treats from Tasty T's, Santiago's Tacos, and Foxy's Ice Cream.

When you participate in the Waubonsee Foundation Trail Run, you’re doing more than logging miles: Every step you take supports scholarships that ease financial barriers and help students stay focused on their education and future goals.

Grab your friends and family, enjoy a great day outdoors, and be part of an event that truly makes a difference.

Event Details

Date: Saturday May 30, 2026

Start Time: 9:00 AM

Location: Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove Campus

Waubonsee Student and Alumni Discounts

Enter coupon code WCCStudent or WCCAlumni for $5 off your entry fee.

Packet Pickup

Curbside Pickup (recommended): Waubonsee Field House, Thursday, May 28, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Race-Day Pickup: Red Welcome Tent, 7:30 AM to 8:45 AM

Timing & Awards

This is a chip-timed race with live results. Prizes will be given to the fastest female and fastest male runners in both the 5K and 10K categories. All finishers will receive a finisher's medal.

Sponsorships

Interested in helping more students—and showing community members that you care? Visit our Trail Run Sponsorships page to learn more.

Everybody Rides: All Riders. All Abilities. One Powerful Mission.

Everybody Rides is exactly what it sounds like—an event where everyone belongs on a bike. From first-timers to seasoned cyclists, we’ve got routes designed for all ages and abilities.

Bring the whole crew for our 1.6-mile route or enjoy a scenic 10-mile trail ride, perfect for families and riders new to cycling. Looking to push the pace? Choose from 29, 46, or 62-mile road routes built for experienced riders. And here’s the fun part our routes are flexible. Want more miles? Just add a loop (or two) and ride as far as you want.

Everybody Rides is more than a ride it’s a fundraiser for Project Mobility, a local nonprofit creating freedom through adaptive cycling for children, adults, and wounded soldiers with disabilities.

Something as simple as riding a bike can feel impossible for someone with mobility challenges. Adaptive bikes are life-changing but they’re also expensive. With your support, Project Mobility provides strength, confidence, independence, and the pure joy of movement to people who are too often told their lives are limited. Cycling changes that story.

Join us on Sunday, May 31st and experience the impact firsthand. After the ride, keep the celebration going at our Party in the Park, featuring an Adaptive Bike Giveaway, unlimited food, a beer garden, live music, raffles, and more.

Ride for fun. Ride for freedom.

Everybody Rides.

We are excited to have you join us for our

56th Annual Swedish Days Ride

Registration is OPEN!

This is a cashless event. Please be prepared to pay with a credit card for day of registration.

New redesigned jersey is available now. Order here: https://via.primalcustom.com/collections/ts-15037

We look forward to growing our tradition to 1000 riders this year

As a reminder all net profits go to support local biking organizations and charities.

The Swedish Days Ride is the premier cycling event in Northern Illinois and the signature event of the Fox Valley Bicycle & Ski Club (FVBSC). Now in its 56th year, the Swedish Days Ride travels the quiet, scenic and relatively flat paved roads of rural Kane, Kendall and DeKalb counties, meandering through cornfields and through shaded thoroughfares.

The Swedish Days Ride offers six routes ranging from our Family Ride (12 miles) to the iconic Double Metric Century (133 miles), providing a “just right” distance for cycling families to competitive athletes. This year you can also create your own ride by combining colored loops.

The ride is fully supported with one centralized rest stop boasting AC/indoor facilities stocked with nutritional items, onsite morning emergency mechanical support and bicycle supplies, and roaming SAG patrol vehicles. With over 75 helpful volunteers, the Swedish Days Ride provides a superior riding experience to our goal of 1000 guests this year.

FVBSC donates all of the proceeds from this event to support organizations promoting safe cycling, education, advocacy, infrastructure development and cycling for people with disabilities, such as the Ride Illinois, Rails to Trails, Project Mobility, Easter Seals (bikes for kids) and Open Door. Our event has no affiliation with the Geneva Chamber of Commerce’s Swedish Days Festival.

Ride is rain or shine. Sales are final with no refunds.