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Pretzel City 5k 8:00 AM Start

Sat June 28, 2025 Freeport, IL 61032 US Directions

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Pretzel City 5K

$30 8:00AM CDT - 11:00AM CDT
200 spots left. Registration Opens February 28, 2025 at 9:00am CST
Open to ages 99 and under.

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://freeportparkdistrict.org/event/pretzel-city-5k/.

Place

1799 S. Park Blvd
Krape Park
Freeport, IL US 61032

Description

This is a great event whether you are a novice runner looking to run your first 5k, or a seasoned competitor looking to beat your personal best time. Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome to participate. The course consists of flat roadways and paths that wind through picturesque Krape Park. The race is also part of the Rockford Road Runners circuit. All pre-registered participants will receive an event T-shirt.

Starting in the parking lot near mini golf and the baseball field, along Yellow Creek, past the Krape Park waterfall, and twin caves, over two scenic bridges then out the tree lined south entrance of the park and return. Time splits and water stations on course; refreshments and awards after the race. The course is certified by USA Track and Field (code IL-12088-JW) and recognized by RRCA. Chip timing will be provided by #1 Kinetic Timing.

 

 

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Run all 5 - Freeport, IL races and be recognized at the Colby Smith Memorial Run in August 

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I Ran ALL 5 Link to register- FHN Healthy Heart Hustle 5k

Run all 5 - Freeport, IL races and be recognized at the Colby Smith Memorial Run in August 

Register for all 5 races

YMCA Spring Chicken 5K Run/Walk - Freeport YMCA May 4, 2024 

Pretzel City 5k -  Krape Park June 29, 2024

FHN Healthy Heart Hustle 5k- Burchard Hills July 20, 2024

Lincoln Douglas 5k - Taylor Park August 10, 2024

Colby Smith Memorial Run -  St. Thomas Church August 24, 2024

I Ran ALL 5 link to register - Lincoln/Douglas 5k

Run all 5 - Freeport, IL races and be recognized at the Colby Smith Memorial Run in August 

Register for all 5 races

YMCA Spring Chicken 5K Run/Walk - Freeport YMCA May 4, 2024 

Pretzel City 5k -  Krape Park June 29, 2024

FHN Healthy Heart Hustle 5k- Burchard Hills July 20, 2024

Lincoln Douglas 5k - Taylor Park August 10, 2024

Colby Smith Memorial Run -  St. Thomas Church August 24, 2024

I Ran All 5 link to register - Colby Smith Memorial

Run all 5 - Freeport, IL races and be recognized at the Colby Smith Memorial Run in August 

Register for all 5 races

YMCA Spring Chicken 5K Run/Walk - Freeport YMCA May 4, 2024 

Pretzel City 5k -  Krape Park June 29, 2024

FHN Healthy Heart Hustle 5k- Burchard Hills July 20, 2024

Lincoln Douglas 5k - Taylor Park August 10, 2024

Colby Smith Memorial Run -  St. Thomas Church August 24, 2024

 

 

Autumn Leaf Run 10/5/2024

Take in the spectacular scenery at the Autumn Leaf Run. It's open to all ages and all skill levels of runners, walkers and nature enthusiasts. The 5k trail loops through diverse terrain at Oakdale Nature Preserve including wide tree-lined trails, moderate hills, prairie areas, bridge crossings and several single track trail sections. The start and finish lines will be in close proximity and the race will be timed using a chip timing system. All proceeds go to the Freeport Parks Foundation to help fund upcoming projects at Oakdale Nature Preserve Park.

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