Events
Place
Independence Grove
Libertyville, IL US 60048
Description
The Cove School will hold its 14th annual 5K Community Walk/Run on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at the beautiful Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville, IL. Come individually or create a team of friends and family to race, then celebrate with refreshments at the Finish Line.
Volunteers of all ages are needed! Arrive by 7:30 AM day-of; teens will receive community service hours. CLICK HERE to sign up and for more information; please contact Emma Jones at ejones@coveschool.org with any questions.
Race Fees:
$40.00 Early Bird Special through July 31st
$45.00 August 1st through September 5th
$50.00 Day of Race
$25.00 Kids under 18 (Age Based Pricing)
$25.00 Cove Staff (please email Emma Jones at ejones@coveschool.org for discount code)
Race Day Agenda:
7:30 AM Day-of registration and race bag pick-up opens; closes at 8:30 AM
8:50 AM Warm-up
9:00 AM Walk/Run starts
10:00 AM Awards ceremony and bagel breakfast
Sponsors
Your support makes a difference!
Sponsors help ensure Cove can continue to provide the strongest individualized programming for students with complex learning disabilities at our K-12 Campus, as well as at our Cove Career Center.
CLICK HERE to learn more and become a sponsor.
For any questions, please contact Alexandra Argentar at aargentar@coveschool.org.
FAQ's
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Any registrations received after August 31st are not guaranteed a t-shirt.
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No dogs, bikes, or skates are allowed at Independence Grove.
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Walkers and those with strollers will be asked to line up behind runners at the start line.
Packet Pickup
Race Packet Pick-Up will be held on Friday, September 5th between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM at The Cove School, 350 Lee Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.
Race Contact Info
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