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Light up the night on this exciting 2.25-mile course around Hamilton Park! This fun, non-competitive event kicks off at sundown, so grab your light-up running gear or any glow items you can find. Participants will receive a t-shirt with their entrance fee. Come early to enjoy pre-event activities, including games, a photo op, glow body paint, and music. Don’t miss this glowing good time!
We're back for another year once again as an official Illinois Cup race!
Registration: Online entry closes at 11:59pm on Friday, August 7th. Day-of registration closes 20 minutes before each race. Riders are encouraged to enter more than one race — a second race is only $20.
Licenses: This is a USAC sanctioned event (all USAC rules apply). All riders are required to have a USA Cycling license which can be purchased at USAC Licensing. One-day licenses will be available to for category 5 riders for $15 via online registration and on the day of the race. One-day licenses for experienced riders (all other categories) will can be purchased here for $35.
Parking: If possible, riders are encouraged to ride to Hyde Park. Otherwise, Street parking will be available on 59th and 60th streets, adjacent to the course, as well as on the streets throughout Hyde Park. Additionally, the Metra Electric Line has a station less than a 10 minute walk from the start line.
Sign-in & Bathrooms: Riders can pick up their bib number in Ida Noyes Hall. Bathrooms in Ida Noyes will also be open to riders throughout the day. Please do not wear your cleats inside the building.
In place of an event website see OKCC instagram page for updates.
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About Our Race
The National Blueberry Festival 5k Run and Walk is proudly presented by We Care Community Resource Center and Naturipe Farms. Proceeds from this event will support the National Blueberry Festival and We Care Community Resource Center. The National Blueberry Festival 5k is designed with the racers in mind. We have configured the course to be as straight as possible while still offering scenic views of Lake Michigan, the Black River, and beautiful downtown South Haven. We invite you to join us on Saturday, August 9th!
New This Year - Virtual 5k
Virtual 5k participants can register for this event through race day. Shipping of your packet is included. Once you have finished your Virtual 5k, you can then record your time using the link sent in your confirmation email. Virtual participants will receive a t-shirt and finisher medal. Packets will be mailed out on August 11, 2025.
Age Groups & Awards
5k Run Medals: Medals will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the following age groups: 10 & 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, 75-79, and 80 & over
5k Run Trophies: Trophies for the 5k Run will be given to the Top Overall Male and Female, Top Masters (50+) Male and Female
5k Walk Medals: Medals will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the following age groups: 30 & under, 31-50, 51-60, 61-70, 71-79, & over 80
Packet Pickup
Friday, August 8th, 12pm - 6:30pm at the We Care Community Resource Center office located at 1301 M-43 Highway, Suite 2B, South Haven, MI 49090
Saturday, August 9th, 6:30am - 7:45am at the corner of Kalamazoo and Eagle Street (near the starting line).
Please note that in order for the race committee to plan for this year's race, registration must take place online prior to the race. We are not offering race day registration this year and we will not be accepting paper applications for the race.
A Note About our T-Shirts
We know our race participants LOVE our moisture-wicking shirts and we're happy to be able to offer them again this year. Please note that the shirts are unisex and because they are moisture-wicking, they have a tendency to run a little large. Only those who are registered as of Friday, August 1st will be guaranteed a shirt.
Strollers and Pets
Strollers are allowed in the run and walk; however, we ask that you start toward the back of the group and be aware of participants around you. For the safety of all participants, pets are NOT allowed in the in-person 5k run or walk.
Gear Check
Do you need someplace to store your car keys, wallet, or other personal items while you are racing? If so, a gear check station will be located at the registration area on race day for your convenience! You can check your gear and personal items prior to the race using your bib number for identification. Gear check pick-up will be located next to the refreshments at the finish line.
The 18th Annual Midwest Financial Group Madison Mini Marathon is an exciting and scenic running event that showcases the best of Madison. Runners will pass by iconic landmarks such as Capitol Square, the renowned Dane County Farmer’s Market, State Street, Camp Randall Stadium, and the Kohl Center. The route also takes participants through the picturesque Arboretum, Picnic Point, and the University of Wisconsin Campus, offering a true taste of Madison’s charm.
After crossing the finish line, runners are invited to the 14th Mile Post-Race Party, where they can unwind and celebrate their achievement. Participants aged 21 and over can enjoy a complimentary beer, courtesy of Wisconsin Distributors. Those who prefer non-alcoholic options can enjoy a soft drink or bottled water.
The post-race party features live music and stunning views of Lake Mendota, making it the perfect way to cap off the race.
Swim, bike, run…and have fun!
Welcome to the Oregon Kids Triathlon - an annual event brought to you by the Oregon Community Swim Club. With triathlons ranked as one of the fastest growing sports in the United States for kids, we’re getting excited for our 20th Annual event coming up on August 8, 2026 in Oregon, Wisconsin!
This truly is an event for kids of all ages and abilities on a flat, safe course with five age groups from 5 to 14 years old. The young athletes start with a pool swim, move on to an in-village bike course and finish with an on-trail run course. Race length is based on age group.
Regardless of athletic ability or prior triathlon experience, this event was created to be achievable for all participants. OKT is all about giving kids a fun way to stay active and walk away with a sense of pride in being able to say “I’m a Triathlete!”
A custom finisher medal will be waiting for your young athlete at the finish line. We expect to sell out so sign up today!
Online registrations will be accepted until August 5 at 8:00 pm or until the race is sold out. The online entry fee is $35 + processing fee until July 7. The fee will increase to $45 after July 7. Race day entries will be accepted if space is available.
What's Included
Entry into Triathlon
Friday Night Expo
Finisher medal
Trophies for top finishers in each bracket - boys and girls
Event shirt - size guaranteed if registration is received by July 14; shirts available after but sizes will be based on what's still available
Goody bag
Post-race food and beverage
A great time!
Age Groups & Distances
5 - 6 years old: swim 50 meters - bike 1.1 miles - run 0.5 miles
7 - 8 years old: swim 50 meters - bike 1.1 miles - run 0.5 miles
9 - 10 years old: swim 100 meters - bike 3.6 miles - run 1.10 miles
11 - 12 years old: swim 100 meters - bike 3.6 miles - run 1.10 miles
13 - 14 years old: swim 200 meters - bike 5.7 miles - run 1.55 miles
If you have any questions or would like more information, please email [email protected].
12th Annual
Race to Stop Hunger 5K
100% of Race proceeds for 2026 will feed children globally and locally.
This inspirational Race has funded 403,703 life-saving meals & helps nourish over 38,000 children annually.
Join us in the Fight Against Hunger!
Saturday August 8 | 7:40am
Join as an Individual, Team and/or Virtually
Event Details
Date: Saturday, August 8
Time: 7:40AM Kids Dash and 8:00AM 5K Run/Walk
Location: Mallard Lake Forest Preserve - Bloomingdale, IL
Exciting Features!
Great Course: Enjoy scenic wide paths of the Mallard Lake Forest Preserve, limestone, some asphalt, certified course and flush toilet bathrooms.
Kids 1/3 Mile Dash: Registered participants receive an awesome goody bag and ribbon to celebrate.
Cash Prizes: Awarded to the top two 5k male & female finishers. $100 1st & $75 2nd. If high school athlete, will give scholarship.
Medals:1st, 2nd & 3rd places in all 5K age categories 9 & under to 80 & over
100% of Race Proceeds Feed Children
5K Team Event :
A Group of three or more participants (any age) to form a team. Team Medals awarded for teams with:
Best Time (averaged)
Largest Group
Highest Fundraising
How to Sign up Team & Team Members: Pick a name. Sign up individually. First member of group to register will create team name & becomes captain. Additional members search for team name when they sign up.
Team Prizes: On race day team participant times are averaged. Lowest team average wins "best time" award. All team members can still qualify for age group awards. Members can join the team, and be virtual , however, their time will not be averaged in for team placement.
A collaboration between:
Community Consolidated School District 21
The Wheeling Police Unity Foundation
The Greater Wheeling Chamber of Commerce
The Run for C'Ville is the 12th annual community run hosted by the Rotary Club of Carpentersville, formerly known as the RaceWay Woods 5K. This year's race takes place on August 8, 2026, beginning at 8:00AM at Carpenters Park.
Participants can choose between a 5K Run or a 3K Walk, making this event welcoming for runners, walkers, families, and community members of all ages. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, we will have a staggered start, with runners begging first followed by walkers.
Dogs and strollers are welcome, so bring the whole crew and enjoy a morning of movement and community spirit.
The race is part of Carpentersville's Jamboree Days Weekend, one of the village's most anticipated summer celebrations, filled with music, food, and family activities.
Most importantly, your participation supports a great cause. Proceeds from the event benefit local charities and Rotary community programs, including scholarships for students, winter coats for children, and other initiatives that strengthen our community.
Join us for a fun, energetic morning and help make a meaningful impact in Carpentersville.
Register today and be part of a community tradition!
Raceway 5K/3K
Run * Walk
Saturday, August 8, 2026
8:00 AM Start
The Former Meadowdale International Speedway
Raceway Woods Forest Preserve
N/W Corner of Route 31 & Main Street/Huntley Road
Carpentersville, IL
Presented by:
A Note from the Run White Lake 5k Team
We’re excited to announce the 5th Annual Run White Lake 5K—happening Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 9 AM as part of the White Lake Area Maritime Festival!
This year, our race continues to run with purpose.
Out of that purpose came Bridge & Bloom Project, a nonprofit dedicated to helping students thrive—body, mind, and spirit—through mentorship, nutrition, mental health awareness, and leadership development. Together, we’re bridging gaps in access, care, and belonging to help the next generation grow strong and confident.
Let’s make this year’s race another step forward in building a community where every student feels seen, supported, and empowered.
We can’t wait to see you at the starting line!
—Bridge & Bloom Project and Run White Lake Teams
📅 Race Day Schedule – Saturday, August 8th, 2026
7:30 AM – Registration & Packet Pickup
8:40 AM – Welcome & Community Prayer
8:50 AM – 🎉 Group Color Toss
9:00 AM – Race Start
10:30 AM (Tentative) – Awards Ceremony
🏆 Awards
Top Male & Female Overall
Age Divisions: 8 & Under | 9–12 | 13–16 | 17–22 | 23–30 | 31–40 | 41–50 | 51–60 | 61–70 | 71+
📦 Packet Pickup
Early Pickup:
📅 Fri, August 7th | 🕛 12–5 PM
📍 White Lake Nutrition – 3311 E Colby St, Whitehall
Race Day Pickup:
📅 Sat, August 8th | 🕢 7:30–8:30 AM
📍 White Lake Chamber Depot – 124 W Hanson St, Whitehall
🚗 Parking & Facilities
Parking: Lions Park, Goodrich Park, North Mears Lot
🚫 No parking at Napa or WaterDog Outfitters
Bathrooms: Porta-johns near Chamber Depot & public restrooms by Montague Foods
Aid Stations: Chamber Depot & on-course support by White Lake Fire Authority
👏 Best Viewing Spots
Chamber Depot (start/finish) | Covell Park | Trailway Campground | Behind Montague Foods
🥤 Post-Race
Free snacks, water, and hydration drinks for all participants
💚 Support Our Mission of Mental Health & Hope Squad
Your participation helps fund Hope Squad and mental health programs across Muskegon County.
🔗 Click “Give2 HopeSquad"
💬 Questions?
📞 (231) 894-0455
💚 You’re Not Alone
If you or someone you know is struggling, call 988 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat.
Registrations after July 11 may not include a guaranteed race t-shirt or size.
Come join us for the 37th Annual Lodi Library Run on Saturday, August 8th! The race starts at 8am!
Description
1-mile walk, 1-mile kids run, 5k run or walk
start/finish Lodi Elementary School
To view the course map, visit the library website at: https://www.lodipubliclibrary.org/friends-lodi-public-library
Water is available at the halfway mark and finish line
Restrooms and refreshments available at the finish line
Professional race timing and scoring by It's Race Time, Inc
Awards are given in the 5k run to male and female runners finishing 1st and 2nd in each age division. Additionally, kids 14 and under who complete the 1-mile run will receive a prize.
— STAY THE DAY —
The epic Rotary parade starts at 10:00am downtown because it’s Susie the Duck Day! www.lodilakewisconsin.org
Super Heroes Never Quit! When faced with obstacles and difficult situations our members with spina bifida are challenged to believe in themselves and remember that SBWIS is here to help! Join us for the 33rd annual SPRINT FOR SPINA BIFIDA to honor and celebrate the 500+ Wisconsin residents with spina bifida that we serve.
Our event includes the fun walk / roll on either a short or long route (you choose), fantastic raffle prizes, our 50/50 raffle, live entertainment from "Acoustic Blu", refreshments and enjoying the park's playground.
Highlights for this year:
Outstanding raffle items
Enjoy the live music duo "Acoustic Blu"
"DIY" Do it yourself (if we don't have enough volunteers) kid games and temporary tattoos
Deadline for online registration, with event shirt guaranteed, is midnight Sunday, July 19th (due to shirt company required deadline)
Registrations are accepted online through August 2nd, however, an event shirt is not included. A limited number of SB logo shirts will be available for sale at the park until sizes run out.
Click the PHOTO link and view a few photos from last year's event. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, August 8th at Greenfield Park!
NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU
We know that kiddos out-grow adaptive footwear and equipment quickly. We encourage you to bring out-grown items to "swap" with other families. There will be a table to place your item(s) so others can view and take what will work for them. Please bring clean and gently used items. Items not "swapped" must be claimed by original owner at the end of the event.
Our raffle has a lot of amazing prizes and ticket sales are 100% profit to SBWIS. If you would like to help us fundraise, please bring NEW items like toys, children's books, handcrafted items or a themed basket (wine/alcohol can be included) that we can add to our raffle ($25 minimum value). We reserve the right to combine or reject inappropriate items. Raffle items must arrive by 8:45am and can be dropped off at our raffle table in exchange for 2 free raffle tickets!
50/50 raffle - contribute and win half! We're starting with $100.00 in the winner's pot to get things started! Tickets on sale, cash only $20.00 for 8 tickets, $10 for 4 tickets. Drawing will be at 10:30am; must be present to win.
Participate in our Match and Meet at 10:15am. Gather together to be matched with other members/families with SB. Sometimes it is too crowded or busy at the event to meet others, so we are creating an intentional (optional) opportunity for those who wish to participate. Be ready to exchange contact information so you can communicate with each other after the event to share resources, ask questions and benefit from valuable peer support.
2026 GIVE AWAY
Those who have completed the online pre-registration before midnight on July 19th are guaranteed a custom event shirt (cotton t-shirt, event logo). Shirts will be sorted into event bags by last name for everyone who completed the online pre-registration. Event bags can be picked up at Greenfield park before the walk, starting at 8am. We print the names of our SBWIS members on the back of the t-shirts, so to be included, you won't want to miss this important deadline!
EVENT SCHEDULE
8am – 9am Event day registration and event bag pick up for all who completed the online pre-registration. Event day registration is $20/person ages 4 and up, cash or check transaction (does not include event t-shirt) or $25/person ages 4 and up, online transaction (more due to credit card fees). Drop off your "swap" items at the designated table, bring your raffle donation to exchange for 2 free tickets.
9am Announcements and Welcome.
9:15am Annual Bubble Memorial (bubbles will be in your event bag) remembering our SBWIS members who have passed away.
9:30am Fun Walk / Roll departs.
Enjoy refreshments, check out the playground, decide on raffle items, purchase 50 / 50 raffle tickets, and enjoy the live music!
Raffle tickets are $5 each or 10 tickets for $40 cash only. 50/50 raffle tickets are $20 for 8 tickets or $10 for 4 tickets cash only.
10:30am Raffle winners drawn. Must be present to win.
11:00 Event ends. Your family is welcome to stay, picnic and enjoy the playground and park. See you next year!
ON-LINE REGISTRATION TIPS
"Event" registration - To have different price categories, the software platform calls each a different "Event". Please read each event/category carefully when registering.
Mail in registrations are due by Thursday, July 16th. Click HERE to be redirected to the website that allows printable PDF files. Please complete one form per person. Forms are also available by clicking EVENT in the menu at the top of the website page.
Online registrations: RunSignUp will require you to log in and/or create an account/profile. The event website can be a bit tricky for first time users. Register yourself first and complete each step (your information, your event(s), your donation (wait to create VIP Fundraiser) when you get to the payment page, scroll to bottom and click blue button to "add another registrant". Create the VIP Fundraiser when you register the VIP. Add another person, complete each step of choosing the event, then answer the questions and select shirt size, and continue to payment page. When finished adding everyone on this transaction, complete payment information and check out.
Everything is fairly straight-forward, until your registration step reaches the DONATE page. Here there are lots of choices that can be confusing.
When you register a VIP, to "Create a VIP Fundraising Team" - do this step in the registration of the person you are fundraising for. Example, complete Gabi's registration, and on the donation page, click the blue box to "Become a VIP Fundraiser". Change the name to Gabi's Group, personalize your fundraising goal, upload an image, personalize the message and you are all set! Don't do this twice (there is another prompt) or two fundraisers will be created. Scroll down the page, click continue to payment page and either add another registrant, or complete payment and check out. VIP Fundraising Teams created prior to midnight on July 19th, who have raised $100 or more, will be listed on the back of our event shirts.
If you are a small group, small family, or individual participating on your own, you can skip this entirely and just complete your registration. You can also donate to an established VIP Fundraising Team by selecting the specific team and entering your donation.
ENTER YOUR PAYMENT INFORMATION page is your chance to carefully review each registrant's information, shirt size and fundraiser name. Click to expand parts of the page to see everything. Make all corrections before submitting payment.
Online donation pages for VIP Fundraising Teams and our event “DONATE” button will remain active until midnight August 10th to capture those last minute donations from family and friends.
BECOME A SPONSOR
We hope you will consider supporting Sprint for Spina Bifida Sprint Through Barriers! by becoming an event sponsor. Sponsorships make it possible for us to keep event fees more affordable while providing the best event possible for our members. To become a sponsor, contact Virginia at [email protected] for sponsorship levels and information. Sponsors are recognized with their logo on our event website, announced at the event, encouraged to provide donations as give aways and are welcome to have a resource table at the event.
Thank you for joining us, and see you on Saturday, August 8th to celebrate "Sprint Through Barriers"!
Join the Grafton Lions Club for the annual 5K Lion Run, a fun and family-friendly community event for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Whether you're racing for a personal best or enjoying a walk with friends and family, the Lion Run is a great way to stay active while supporting a meaningful cause.
Proceeds from the event help the Grafton Lions Club support many organizations that serve the Grafton community and beyond, including Advocates of Ozaukee, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Ozaukee Family Services, Badger Boys State and Badger Girls State, local college scholarships, Leader Dogs for the Blind, the Wisconsin Eye Bank, Grafton Lions Park, Family Sharing, Portal Industries, 4-H programs, and the Wisconsin Lions Foundation.
Your participation helps make a positive impact in our community.
Run. Walk. Support. Make a difference.
Before the all-state accolades, before the injuries, before middle school, high school, college, and all the difficulties that followed, Benjamin Lee Silver was a brother—to Aaron, three years older—and a son, to loving parents Paul and Jamie. Born in San Francisco, California on November 23, 1992, Ben was the kind of kid whose smile, nearly constant, was contagious. Energetic and creative, Ben jumped into any new endeavor with cheerful abandon, unafraid of embarrassing himself. If something was exciting, if there was the potential to improve himself, why not try it?
After moving to Downers Grove, Illinois in 1998, Ben dabbled in youth soccer before following in brother Aaron’s footsteps and joining the cross country and track teams at Herrick Middle School. A star from the outset, Ben was a class above his junior high competition. Despite being limited by injuries and minimal formal training, Ben shattered the school 1600 meter record with a 4:40.6, a time rarely approached by runners that age. In his freshman cross country season, he slotted in as Downers Grove North’s top runner, a mantle he’d hold for his four years in the program. In fact, he ran 15:19 the first time he ever raced three miles, outkicking a handful of returning all-state upperclassmen at the Leavey Invitational. A couple of weekends later, at the famed Peoria Notre Dame Invite, Ben became the first freshman to break 15:00 at Detweiler Park since Kevin Havel’s fifth place finish at the state meet in 2004. Unfortunately, his season was derailed by injury only days later.
Behind all of Ben’s accolades—3x All-State in cross country, 1x All-State in track and field, twice top 20 in the Footlocker Midwest Regional—was the untold story of how little he actually ran during his high school career. Never physically healthy for more than a couple of consecutive months, many of Ben’s finest performances came on unimaginably limited training. Both his junior and senior cross country state meet performances came on approximately three weeks of training. As captain, aware that his fast time was necessary for DGN’s qualification—he was determined to run no matter what, reclaim his top spot, and lead the team downstate. No one who saw him a month before the 2009 state meet, hobbled and unable to run even a block, could have imagined he’d lead the 3A race through two miles. Few would have believed a 10th place finish possible with only two hours a day on an elliptical trainer and less than 100 miles on his feet, still fewer would’ve guessed he’d make it through two miles
of the demanding UW-Parkside course in tenth place, the last qualifying position for Footlocker nationals, before fading. By any metric, these performances were incredible—with some insight into what got him there, they were almost unbelievable.
The final, and perhaps finest, high school performance in Ben’s career came during his senior season of track. A cocktail of injuries and poor conditions meant Ben—already 3x all-state in cross country—had never qualified to go downstate for track. Injured and unable to run since indoor conference, it seemed impossible he’d ever make it to Charleston. He returned to running the week of conference, determined to make one final effort. On one week’s running, he managed third in the stacked West Suburban Silver conference, outkicked by future NCAA All-American Malachy Schrobilgen and his teammate, Jack Stapleton, both of Oak Park-River Forest. The next weekend, facing the 9:32 qualifying time for the state meet (only a few seconds slower than his personal best), Ben finished second behind Hinsdale Central’s Billy Fayette, running a brave and almost inconceivable 9:27.62. Relegated to the first (and slower) heat of the 3200 meters at state, Ben ran possessed, with a mission: ticking off lap
after lap of even splits. He led wire-to-wire and finished in 9:18.91, a personal best and eleven seconds ahead of his nearest competitor. Incredibly, only seven athletes in the faster heat could better this solo performance on three weeks of training—yet again Ben stood on an IHSA podium, this time in eighth.
Eager to continue his running career while pursuing a top-notch education, Ben accepted a scholarship to compete and study at Miami University of Ohio, a mid-major Division I school with esteemed academics and a storied athletic history. Beleaguered once again by injuries, perhaps not helped by his incredible state track meet performance on a bad ankle, he would only compete in a few races for the program during his years in Ohio. Instead, he turned his laser-like focus and ambition toward academics. Successful as a freshman but unsure what path to follow—what major, what career field best suited him—Ben began to feel the stress of intense study paired with fear of losing his scholarship should he not be able to train and race. He moved between majors, from general engineering to paper science to biology, never managing to find the right fit.
Eager to redefine himself academically, Ben took even more advanced coursework as a sophomore, faltering for the first time in his education. Though he ran a couple races and trained with the team, he could not stay healthy—constantly in pain, he decided to end his competitive running career to focus on school. Dealing for the first time with feelings of intense loneliness, unable to perform in the athletic field that had so long defined him, he considered moving home halfway through the year but decided—much as he’d decided as an athlete—to push through, sure he could succeed with smarts and incredible willpower. Unfortunately, he ended the semester one credit hour short of the requirements to maintain his scholarship and around this time began to express lonely, dark, and depressed feelings that worried his brother and parents. He drifted away from his college and high school friends. Though many college students struggle to adapt, Ben’s difficulties proved more complex—at the end of the
summer before his junior year, he had his first psychotic break, unable to think clearly and consumed by paranoid thoughts and delusions. Eventually diagnosed with schizophrenia, an often misunderstood and misdiagnosed illness with over 20 million annual cases globally-most commonly in adolescents and young adults, Ben began taking medication. Though this helped, he still spent the next year and a half in and out of mental-health facilities.
Unable to recognize himself among all the dark feelings, Ben first attempted suicide in early summer of 2013. Though he physically recovered, the following months were a parade of hospitals and facilities, with Ben and his family navigating the circuitous and often counterintuitive mental health system in our country and state-despite a more open mental health dialogue in 2015 than in the past, it’s still in credibly difficult getting productive help and support for individuals suffering from mental illnesses compared to services offered to those with physical maladies. Ben spent two and a half months at Hopewell, a therapeutic farm community in Ohio, but eventually had another suicide attempt and returned to Illinois. Through this dark period, his entire family fought for him—though often unrecognizable as the brother, son, cousin, nephew, and friend we all loved, on good days Ben was present and yet at other times he was unreachable, angry and convinced that everyone and all doctors and
medicines were against him. In a medical system that has trouble understanding schizophrenia his condition never stabilized or improved. Despite meeting criteria for hospital discharge, no intermediate care facility would take him. Ben’s history defined him as a “risk.” Finding no escape from the voices in his head, in the summer of 2015 Ben ended his life.
At a Celebration of Ben Silver’s life, over three-hundred family members, friends, teammates and well-wishers from around the country gathered to share their memories of Ben. For all of his twenty-two years, he was the kind of person who reached out and made a difference, in ways both large and small, to people around him. Ben was very passionate about community—whether genetic, geographic, athletic, educational or social—and we all realized the best way to keep Ben’s memory alive was to keep the celebration going year-after-year, to bring people together regardless of their different interests and varied walks of life and share in Ben’s passion for running. Together we’re working to celebrate in a way which he would approve: sweating it out on the track in the name of effort, community, and love-regardless of speed. A race, a walk, a party, a way to raise awareness of schizophrenia and help others beset by similar difficulties: Ben’s Memorial Mile.
Thank you to all who have attended our event throughout the years. We look forward to seeing you at our next event!
Mission Statement
Ben’s Memorial Mile is a nonprofit organization that raises money and awareness for mental health research and suicide prevention. We accomplish these goals by hosting positive community events and partnering with other mental health advocates. We hope to bring people together, break stigmas, and empower everyone in the battle against mental illness.
Mission Statement
Ben’s Memorial Mile is a nonprofit organization that raises money and awareness for mental health research and suicide prevention. We accomplish these goals by hosting positive community events and partnering with other mental health advocates. We hope to bring people together, break stigmas, and empower everyone in the battle against mental illness.
Registration:
TBD
There will be same-day registration at the event, but we encourage participants to sign up online prior to the event.
Packet pickup:
Race bibs can be picked up in Fishel Park at packet pickup. All participants that signed up will need to pick up a race bib (and four safety pins) prior to the races. Your race bib will contain the chip that will capture your official time.
Your event T-shirt and complimentary raffle ticket will also be available at Fishel Park; you can retrieve these items before or after you run! If you registered after the T-shirt deadline, you will not be guaranteed a shirt.
Results:
Results will be posted online the day of the event at the following link: IL Prep Top Timing.
Awards:
TBD
There will be awards for the follow age groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+ years old. Don’t forget to hang around for our awards ceremony to see if you won a ribbon!
Parking:
You are not allowed to park on the course, and please do not parking on Grove Street at Fishel Park, as this will obstruct the race. There are many options (all free!) to park in downtown Downers Grove (see below). Aside from the highlighted regions, there is plenty of free street parking available off the course.
Race information
(both races will be chip-timed):Your event T-shirt (if you ordered one) and complimentary raffle ticket will be available at Fishel Park. You can retrieve these items before or after you run!
Race bibs can be picked up only at the start/finish line.
4:15 PM: Open/walking mile (for those slower than 6:30 pace for 1 mile)
4:45 PM: Elite mile (for those running 6:30 or faster for 1 mile)
5:30 PM: Awards ceremony & announcement of raffle winners (at Fishel Park – click the button below for age-group leaders that will be recognized)
Fishel Park community festival (3:00 PM – 8:30 PM):
We have a whole lineup of artists that will be performing LIVE MUSIC starting at 3:00 PM! Come with a blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy the music!
There will also be FREE concessions, booths, cornhole, raffles, and a kids tent. All participants will receive 1 complimentary raffle ticket and can purchase more.
Bathrooms:
Bathrooms are at the north end of the Fishel Park bandshell.
Weather/Emergency information:
The event will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather. Emergency information will be conveyed via email. You can also monitor our Facebook and Instagram pages for emergency information.
Prohibited Items:
Pets (aside from service animals), bicycles, in-line skates, and other wheeled vehicles (aside from wheelchairs) are prohibited on the course. If you will be participating with a stroller or baby jogger, you must begin at the back of the start corral for the safety of all participants. No alcohol is allowed on the course or at Fishel Park. Of note, pets on leashes are allowed at Fishel Park.
Join us for Sheboygan County's only half marathon race! We start at the Quit Qui Oc Sports Complex in Plymouth, run (mostly) on the Old Plank Trail (paved blacktop surface) along Hwy 23, and finish at the Sports Core in Kohler. The race starts at 6 pm and is a point to point course.
Age group awards will be given to the top 3 finishers in each group: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and up. Overall male and overall female winners will also receive an award!
Packet pickup: Friday Aug 8th (4-7pm) and Saturday Aug 9th (1-4:30pm) at the Sports Core in Kohler (100 Willow Creek Dr).
Bus transportation to the Start line:
This is a point-to-point race. You need to take the bus or have someone drop you off at the start. There is very limited parking there and we need to reserve that for race personnel & support. There is no transport provided back to the start after the race.
Parking is available at the Sports Core itself, nearby Woodlake Market area parking lots, or Kohler Shared Services building parking lot (across the street from the Sports Core).
Buses leave from the Sports Core at 5:00 pm SHARP. Be on time as there is only one departure! Busses will be parked on Woodlake Rd, to the east of the Sports Core building itself.
Support Stations
Six water stations: 1.7, 3.4, 5.4, 7.5, 9.6, and 11.2 miles. Four of these will also have Gatorade.
GU gels provided at: 5.4 and 9.6 miles
Bathrooms are available at the start. There will be portas at mile 6.5 and the finish, and there is a pit toilet just off the course at mile 8.6 (Meadowlark Trailhead).
Pace Groups
Important Notes
This is an evening race. If you may not be able to finish the race before it gets dark, bring a light. We will also hand out glow sticks at the final aid station after 8pm, for a bit of fun!
YES there may be a variety of bugs & mosquitos along the course - be prepared to defend yourself!
The finish line will close after approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes.
This race is a Sheboygan County Shoreline Striders event. https://www.sheboyganruns.com/
The Rotary Club of Naperville-Sunrise will host the 29th Annual Rotary Ride on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
This is a ride, not a race!
The Ride has a 21, 41, and 62 (metric century) mile route. Riders may start at 6:30 a.m. and no later than 10:00 a.m. Cyclists riding the 62 mile route must start by 8:30 a.m. Cyclists riding the 41 mile route must start by 9:15 a.m.
All routes start in south Naperville and are SAG supported and rest stops are fully staffed with food and drinks. Proceeds from the Ride will benefit local charities - Grow Wellness Group, Little Friends, and the YMCA.
Event details and schedule
ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE FINAL. No refunds, exchanges, or transfers. The Ride will take place, rain or shine.
Plenty of Parking is available at the Ride start and finish.
Riders may start at 6:30 a.m. and no later than 10:00 a.m. Cyclists riding the 62-mile route must start by 8:30 a.m. Cyclists riding the 41 mile route must start by 9:15 a.m.
Rest stops will close at the discretion of Ride organizers. All SAG support will end at 2 p.m.
This is a well-supported recreational ride for beginners and experienced cyclists.
The Ride has a 21, 41, and 62 (metric century) mile route.
All routes are SAG supported and rest stops are staffed with pre-packaged food & drinks.
Helmets are required for all riders.
Bikes of all shapes and sizes are welcome. No motorized vehicles. E-bikes okay.
The route is an open road course. Riders must follow all rules of the road. Those that do not may be ticketed by local police. (like not stopping at a red light or stop sign!)
Proceeds support Rotary charities.
NEW THIS YEAR: Start and finish your ride under the iconic Raue Center marquee—then celebrate together at the after party.
Welcome to the 2026 Night Owl Bike Ride—one of the most unique and community-driven nights of the summer. As you ride through Crystal Lake under the stars, know that every dollar raised stays right here in McHenry County, supporting Raue Center For The Arts and our mission to make the arts accessible to all. Your participation helps provide scholarships for youth classes and summer camps, free tickets for veterans, affordable access for schools, and so many more programs that bring creativity, connection, and opportunity to our community.
Date:
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Location:
Start & End – Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N Williams St., Crystal Lake IL
Packet Pick-up @ Raue Center
3pm – 6 pm – Friday, August 7, 2026 @ location TBD
10 am – 1 pm – Saturday, August 8, 2026 @ Raue Center
7:30-8:45pm Saturday August 8, 2026 @ Raue Center
Event Timeline:
7:30 pm – On-site Registration Opens (you can pick your packet up during this time as well)
9:00 pm – Long Ride starts (20+/- miles)
9:05 pm – Short Ride starts (10+/- miles)
9:30 pm – After Party begins at Raue Center
11:30 pm – Route closes
Midnight – Party ends
Registration includes t-shirt** and after party admission:*
$38 ends June 21st
$46 ends August 7th
$55 Day of
Kids (12 & under) $18
Pricing includes soft-style t-shirt* and after party, before fees.
**After July 1st t-shirts are while supplies last.
Ride for a reason—every registration supports local arts access right here in McHenry County!!
Quick Safety Checklist (Required to Ride):
Helmets are mandatory.
Lights and reflectors are mandatory.
Review the route before you start the ride.
Obey all traffic laws. (Officers may issue citations.)
Carry an ID and cell phone. – A cell phone number for at least one member of your group MUST be on file when you check in.
Bike must be in good condition.
Do not ride more than two abreast.
Please bring a reusable water bottle.
In the event of an emergency during the ride, please call 911
The rest stop is located at Woodscreek Park. Water, restrooms, snacks, and basic first aid will be available.
Watch our Facebook page for any updates on the ride. There will be no refunds for the ride.
Route links will be available about a two weeks prior to the ride:
Ride with GPS:
Short Route -
Long Route -
Strava:
Short Route:
Long Route:
Volunteers Wanted!
Be a volunteer! Registration/set-up assistance, Course marshals, and Pace riders are needed. To volunteer, visit our registration page!
The majority of the route includes designated bike routes, lanes, and paths. The route is approximately 20 miles. There will also be a shorter, family-friendly route, which is about 10 miles. The route may change based on current path/street conditions and road construction. The Night Owl is limited to 500 riders. Any rider 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult throughout the ride. The safety of Night Owl participants is of primary importance. The route is on public streets and must be shared with motor vehicles during evening hours. We require all riders to wear helmets, have lights on their bicycle, and ride no more than two abreast. The Crystal Lake Police Department also reminds us to obey all traffic laws. This is NOT a race, but a RIDE! The Crystal Lake Police Department bike patrol will ride along with us to ensure a safe and fun ride for all participants.
There are no refunds for the Night Owl ride.
Become a Sponsor!
Show your support for a bike-friendly McHenry County and get exposure with area cyclists and families!
Night Owl is a great opportunity to showcase your business or organization! When you sponsor the ride, you’re not just part of an event—you’re helping keep the arts alive and accessible for thousands of local families.
All proceeds from the ride support Raue Center For The Arts.
A variety of support packages are available to make this event a success!
For sponsorship information contact Meredith Schaefer Flowers at [email protected]
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