Events
Running of the Wolves 5K Run/Walk
It is with great sadness that we announce officially the cancellation of The Running of the Wolves 5K Run/Walk this year. It has run for 10 years and we were hoping for this, our 11th year to be another great one after the awesome changes that were made last year! Due to the current situation and unknowns with CLOVID-19 and the possible further cancellations and mandates about large group events, we have made this difficult decision for the safety of our school community. Thank you to all who had the jump on registering for our race! At this time, there are two options that are available for you. The first option is to donate the money to our school that you have paid for the race. This money will go directly to the PTO and help them do further great things at our school. The second option is for you to receive a refund of your registration money. This refund will not include the small credit card processing fee, but will include the actual race portion. After you have completed this e-mail, we will process your refund in the next business week!
Thank you for the support,
The Wheatlands PTO and Staff
Here Are Your Options:
Place
Aurora, IL US 60503
Description
After another successful year, the 11th annual, "Running of the Wolves" 5K Run/Walk is back, with chip timing for all participants! The race is not only a great fundraiser for The Wheatlands Elementary, but also a wonderful community builder. Our goals include building good relationships between the community, parents, students and staff while promoting healthy lifestyle choices by encouraging participation in a physically challenging event. Fundraising efforts will be used to provide the school with supplies and equipment beneficial to all students and staff.
**Please note there will be no substiution of t-shirts sizes. Please be sure to mark the correct size during registration.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Course
The course is a USATF certified course (IL-10012-JW), at 5K (3.1 miles). The course is not closed, and will travel on asphault streets and bike paths, starting and finishing at The Wheatlands Elementary School. The course starts out fairly flat with a small downhill slope and has a few small climbs throughout. It will run along both Farnsworth and Hafenrichter roads and will travel through neigborhoods surrounding the school. See the course on MapmyRun.com: http://www.usatf.org/events/courses/maps/showMap.asp?courseID=IL10012JW
Driving Directions and Parking Instructions
Driving--If coming from the north suburbs: Take I-355 South to West I-88 towards Aurora. Take the Eola Rd. exit, and turn right onto Eola Rd. Take Eola Rd. past Rt. 34 and make a right at the Hafenrichter Rd. traffic signal. The Wheatlands Elementary is on the left when you reach the first stop sign. If coming from the south suburbs: Take I-355 North and take the I-88 West Ramp towards Aurora. Take the Eola Rd. exit, and turn right onto Eola Rd. Take Eola Rd. past Rt. 34 and make a right at the Hafenrichter Rd. traffic signal. The Wheatlands Elementary is on the left when you reach the first stop sign. If coming from Chicago: Take I-290 West. Merge onto I-88 West ramp towards Aurora. Take the Eola Rd. exit, and turn right onto Eola Rd. Take Eola Rd. past Rt. 34 and make a right at the Hafenrichter Rd. traffic signal. The Wheatlands Elementary is on the left when you reach the first stop sign.
Parking--Limited parking is available at the school. You may also park along the neighborhood streets that are not included in the race. Please refer to the map link above to see which streets are not included in the race.
Race Information
Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration
Pre-registered runners will also be able to pick up their packets in advance at The Wheatlands Elementary on Friday, May 1st, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Race day packet pickup and same day registration will be from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. at The Wheatlands Elementary School. Fees will be $40 (adults and students 6th grade or older) and $10 (students K-5th grade). T-shirts and goody bags will be given to pre-registered runners who sign up before 12:00 P.M. on April 19th. Subsequently they will be given out on a first come, first served basis.
Refreshments
A water station will be placed midway through the course. Refreshments will be provided at the end of the race for all participants.
Safety
For the safety of our runners and walkers, no wheeled vehicles will be permitted on the race course (with the exception of baby joggers, strollers, and wheelchairs). this includes bicycles, scooters, and in-line skates. If running or walking with a stroller, please be cautious and yield to others during the race. There are no pets permitted on the course (with the exception of service animals).
Awards
Awards will be given to top three overall male and female finishers above elementary aged (12 years) and top three overall male and female finishers in the primary elementary age range (Kindergarten-2nd Grade) and intermediate elementary age range (3rd-5th Grade). Awards will also be given out to top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups (excluding the top three overalls): 14 & under, 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, 80 & over.
Chip Timing
This year, our race will again be enhanced with chip timing. Chips will be located on the bib you receive. This chip timing will provide more accurate results and placing, allowing for a better race experience for all runners!
Results
Results will be posted on the J3 Timing website later in the day at: www.j3timing.com
Directions
Race Participant Survey
Please complete the following survey to help us better understand your race experience.
