Cheesy Pretzel 5K and 1 Mile Walk

The Cheesy Pretzel 5k is back for 2025!  
The Cheesy Pretzel 5k & 1 Mile Walk is a USATF certified 5k event [IL23028NM] that winds through The Promenade Bolingbrook and surrounding neighborhoods.  All participants in the 5k and 1 mile walk will receive an order of Pretzel Bites and Cheese!  The first 500 registered participants will receive a moisture wicking long sleeve shirt & Cheesy Pretzel Finisher Medal!  Shirt size preferences will be first come, first serve; corresponding to each participants race registration date. Strollers and walkers are welcome to join the event. Stroller riders are free, but will not receive a race shirt or finisher's medal. Registered runners must be at least 5 years old.  Participants in the 1 Mile Walk will follow a course through The Promenade Bolingbrook property. The walk is an untimed event.

Volunteer Opportunities: To Be Announced
Sponsorship Opportunities: To Be Announced

The First 500 Participants to Register (5k or 1 Mile Walk) Will Receive:
-Custom Finisher Medal
-Dry-Fit Long Sleeve Shirt 

Why is This Event Important?
The Cheesy Pretzel 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk isn’t just about crossing the finish line, it’s about making a real difference for local teens who need support, guidance, and hope. Proceeds help Heart Haven OutReach provide free mentoring, support groups, leadership programs, and safe spaces where teens can build resiliency, grow and thrive. Through our Charity of Choice program, we encourage participants to help raise funds for other local nonprofit close to their heart. Whether you run, walk, volunteer, sponsor, or donate, your involvement helps strengthen the community and empower local teens.

5k Registration Fee:
$30, if registered by August 31, 2025. at 11:59 pm
$35, if registered by October 4, 2025 at 11:59 pm
$40 on race day

1 Mile Walk Registration Fee:
$30, if registered by August 31, 2025. at 11:59 pm
$35, if registered by October 4, 2025 at 11:59 pm
$40 on race day

Race day registration on October 5th will be available beginning at 7:00 am ($40 for 5k & 1 Mile Walk). The Cheesy Pretzel 5k and 1 Mile Walk runs rain or shine. *No refunds available.

Event Schedule:
7:00 am - Day of Packet Pickup & Day of Registration Opens
7:30 am - Warm-up
8:00 am - 5k start time
8:05 am - 1 Mile Walk start time
9:15 am - Awards ceremony

There will be an awards presentation for the 5k event following the finish of the race. Trophies presented to the fastest overall male and female runners.  First, Second & Third Place Medals will be presented to the top male and top female finishers in each age category. (10 and 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+).

Shirt size preferences will be first come, first serve; corresponding to each participants race registration date. If we run out of a specific size, participants can choose to select a different size or wait for their size to be re-ordered. 

Post-race refreshments will be provided.

Advance Packet Pick Up:
We are offering Packet Pick-Up times before the event at [Location TBA, Bolingbrook]. Avoid race day lines, and come by to pick up your shirt, race bib, free raffle ticket, and other materials.

Friday, October 3 from 4 PM - 6 PM (*Tentative Time Schedule)
Saturday, October 4 from 10 AM - 12 PM (*Tentative Time Schedule)

[Packet Pickup Address: TBA]