Guildhaus 5k Run & Walk

Blue Bridges 5k is a run/walk excursion through Blue Island along the Calumet Saganashkee Channel usually referred to as the Cal-Sag. The 5k route will start at the historic Guildhaus property, east along the Cal Sag Channel, darting in and out of the neighborhoods of Blue Island heading towards Fay’s Point Marina and ultimately ending back at the Guildhaus for a local market fair. You will be amazed at the history of Blue Island while encountering the best natural surroundings on the south side of Chicago.

Guildhaus located on historical Canal Street in Blue Island is a residential men's halfway house started by Jack King with help from Tom Keating in 1987. This old blue house in front of the Cal-Sag Channel, has been helping men with substance use disorder for over 35 years. It has been a port in the storm for many men seeking recovery.

“The Guildhaus is an inspired place guiding many wounded souls to rest from the chaos thy have been suffering.”

~ Guildhaus resident

Our mission is to deliver conscientious, compassionate support to establish a solid recovery foundation and to transition to a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle.

Our goal is to see these men return home and rebuild relationships with their loved ones and communities. We offer our clients and their families a close working relationship with our staff members. With understanding, compassion, and expertise, we strive to recognize and support each client’s individual needs.

We are simply a family living together in a house, submersed in recovery!

The money raised from the Blue Bridges 5K will be used to open a women's treatment center. The need for a women's treatment center is paramount on the southwest side of Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. Guildhaus has committed to making this dream a reality. Every penny goes to expanding services and growing our campus to help the suffering individual with substance use disorder with the primary focus of helping women who are suffering with this disease. The opportunity to fulfil the longtime dream of Jack King stands before us. How exciting it would be to grow his legacy, offering a continuum of care to women in our own backyard.

We ALL can make a difference! Please register today!

Start Time:: 9:00am CDT
End Time:: 1:00pm CDT

Price:: $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Registration ends September 21, 2025 at 2:00pm CDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
April 28, 2025, 9:00am CDT	September 21, 2025, 2:00pm CDT	$35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee

Age Based Discounts for Guildhaus 5k Run & Walk

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Age	Price
April 28, 2025, 9:00am CDT	September 21, 2025, 11:59pm CDT	18 and under	$20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee

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Sponsor the Mile Markers

Your own sign with logo at a .5 mile of the route.
Your company name on the event t-shirts.

Start Time:: 10:00am CDT
End Time:: 3:00pm CDT

Price:: $200.00 Race Fee + $13.00 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Registration ends September 11, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
April 28, 2025, 2:04am CDT	September 11, 2025, 11:59pm CDT	$200.00 Race Fee + $13.00 SignUp Fee

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Hydration Station

Logo featured at hydration stations.
Logo on our race website.
Your company name on the event t-shirts.

Start Time:: 10:00am CDT
End Time:: 3:00pm CDT

Price:: $300.00 Race Fee + $16.00 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Registration ends September 11, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
June 17, 2025, 12:47pm CDT	September 11, 2025, 11:59pm CDT	$300.00 Race Fee + $16.00 SignUp Fee

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Sponsor The Start/Finish Sign

Logo featured on the start/finish sign.
Logo on our race website.
Your company name on the event t-shirts.

Start Time:: 10:00am CDT
End Time:: 3:00pm CDT

Price:: $300.00 Race Fee + $16.00 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Registration ends September 11, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
April 28, 2025, 2:21am CDT	September 11, 2025, 11:59pm CDT	$300.00 Race Fee + $16.00 SignUp Fee

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Sponsor The Wee Wee Facilities

Logo on a sign next to the facilities.
Logo on our race website.
Your logo displayed on a sign on the route.
Your company name on the event t-shirts.

Start Time:: 10:00am CDT
End Time:: 3:00pm CDT

Price:: $400.00 Race Fee + $21.00 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Registration ends September 11, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
April 28, 2025, 2:21am CDT	September 11, 2025, 11:59pm CDT	$400.00 Race Fee + $21.00 SignUp Fee

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Sponsor The T-shirts

Logo largely displayed on our event t-shirts.
Logo featured & tagged on our social media.
Logo on our race website.
Logo on our website till 2026.
Your logo displayed on a sign on the route.

Start Time:: 10:00am CDT
End Time:: 3:00pm CDT

Registration Limit:: 5 spots left.
Price:: $500.00 Race Fee + $26.00 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Registration ends September 11, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
April 28, 2025, 2:21am CDT	September 11, 2025, 11:59pm CDT	$500.00 Race Fee + $26.00 SignUp Fee

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Sponsor the Race Bibs

Logo on the race bibs.
Logo featured & tagged on our social media.
Logo on our race website.
Logo on our website till 2026.
Your company name on the event t-shirts.
Your logo displayed on a sign on the route.

Start Time:: 10:00am CDT
End Time:: 3:00pm CDT

Price:: $600.00 Race Fee + $31.00 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Registration ends August 10, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
April 28, 2025, 12:16am CDT	August 10, 2025, 11:59pm CDT	$600.00 Race Fee + $31.00 SignUp Fee

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