The Alpine Runners of Lake Zurich proudly present the 42nd Annual Lake Zurich Alpine Races! The Alpine Races 5k and 10 mile courses are USATF certified. The races run through the streets and along the shores of beautiful Lake Zurich. Gatorade, and, Water will be available along the course. Food and drinks will be available to participants at the finish line. No dogs, strollers, bikes, or rollerblades are allowed in the races please. The Alpine Races will not issue refunds for registration made online, by mail, or on race weekend.
Registration is now open
10 Mile* $54.99 till 3/31; $59.99 till 4/30; $64.99 till 5/30; $69.99 till 6/30; $75 till race day
5k* $39 till 8/19 at 2:00 p.m./Race Day $49
Kids 1 Mile $15
Kids Fun Run $5
Alpine Race Day Start Time:
5K 7:45 AM
10 Mile 7:30 AM
Youth Mile 9:00 AM
Kids Fun Runs 9:15AM or after completion of youth mile; Fun Runs: 1/2mi, 1/4mi, 100yd. dash (Kids can run one or all Fun Run distances)
In person Registration and Packet Pickup will be available at: Road Runner Sports, 20291 N Rand Rd, Suite 105, Kildeer, IL 60074 (847-719-8949) on Saturday, August 19th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Race day registration and packet pick-up will also be available at Breezwald Park park from 6:00am-7:15am. Pre-registration is highly recommended to guarantee shirt sizing.
Youth mile and Kids Fun Runs registration and packet pick-up open from 6:00-8:45am.
Gear check will be available on Race Day at Breezewald Park.
Participants in the 10 Mile and 5k will receive an official high quality race shirt (for the first 300 registered runners) available in male/female sizes : XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL and youth sizes (S, M, L). Register before July 25th to ensure you receive the appropriate size.
All participants will receive a Finisher Medal.
Youth Mile and Kids runs participants will receive a T-shirt sizes– Youth: XS, S, M, L and XL.
All will receive an official race packet, goodie bag, snacks, and beverages.
Post-race light Breakfast donated by Good Shepherd Hospital.
Volunteers are the backbone of every successful race and we are grateful for ours. But we need even more people to help us with packet pickup, the water stops and at the finish line! Please consider volunteering a few hours of your time on race day. You won't regret it. For more information contact Jeanette at legge.j@gmail.com.
10 Mile: Overall Male and Female, and age group categories: 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, 75-80, 80 -84 and 85 and over
5k: Overall Male and Female, and age group categories: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-80, 80 & over Youth 5K age group awards: 6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14
Youth Mile: Age group awards : 6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14
AWARDS: Awards will given to the top three male/female in each age category.
5K Course Map & 10 K Course Map
See below for directions to Breezewald Park, 125 N Old Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
From I 94 Chicago, At Exit 21, head on the ramp right and follow signs for IL-22, Turn left onto IL-22 / Half Day Rd Pass Wendy's on the right in 4.1 mi,Turn right onto E Main St, 0.3 mi Bear right onto N Old Rand Rd Turn left 194 ft Arrive at your destination on the right; The last intersection before your destination is N Old Rand Rd
FROM THE SOUTH: Take Route 53 North and exit Lake Cook Road-West. Take Lake Cook Road to Rand Rd. (Route 12) and turn North (right). Take Route 12 To Route 22 and turn right, on to Rt 22. Then Left on E. Main St.
FROM THE NORTHWEST: Take Rand Road South. Turn left on Route 22 . Then Left on E. Main St.
Where can I park?
Parking is free and ample. Look for the volunteers with arrow signs.
Is there Gear Check? A secure area will be reserved for gear check inside the Breezewald Park, located near the registration area. We are not responsible for valuables left in gear check. All bags will need to be picked up by 10:30am.
When can I get my Race Results? Results are immediately available the day of the race by J3 Timing. Online race results will be available at www.alpinerunners.com and here.
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