Place
Lincolnshire, IL US 60069
Description
Join us for a 5k run/walk through the beautiful streets of Lincolnshire, IL and then celebrate with us afterwards at our Oktoberfest themed post-race party at Half Day Brewing Company. All proceeds benefit Riverside Foundation; enriching the lives of the individuals that call Riverside home.
Our 2024 race is chip-timed and the course is USATF certified!
Add on the post-race Oktoberfest party for only $10! Includes Oktoberfest-themed buffet, raffle opportunities and live band!
Music provided by the amazing Eliot Levy Music acoustic trio featuring Ron Lincicum and Julia Levy!
NEW THIS YEAR: The Riverside Oktoberfest 5K Committee has started a walking program to further enrich the lives of the individuals who call Riverside home. Each week, a 5k Committee member trains with the Riverside resident to walk a little further so that they will be able to reach their 5k goal by RACE DAY!
Become a Riverside Oktoberfest ADVOCATE by paying for a Riverside resident's 5k registration fee or Become a Riverside Oktoberfest HERO by paying for a Riverside resident's running shoes!
You can become an ADVOCATE and/or a HERO by including your choice through the registration process or by going to our STORE and making your selections there.
Presented by Riverside Foundation and the Riverside Oktoberfest 5k Committee
Registration & Fees
Register early! Race Swag only guaranteed to those who register BY AUGUST 31st If registering after August 31st, the cool Swag will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis while sizes and supplies last.
Registration Open to Only the first 300 Registrants!
Registration Fees
Now through June 30 (early bird) $40
July 1 through July 30 $45
July 31 through August 31 $50
September 1 through September 20 $55 (*swag not guaranteed)
Add-on Oktoberfest post-party and buffet $10 (includes: buffet, raffle opportunities and live band!)
Swag & Awards
Walk away with some pretty cool swag! You'll receive custom Riverside Oktoberfest full zip jacket as well as a finisher's medal and custom finisher's pint glass!
AS OF SEPT 1, SWAG IS NOT GUARANTEED.
1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will also receive gift certificates to Half Day Brewing Company!
Event Schedule
Sat, September 21, 2024 1:00 PM - Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up at Half Day Brewing Company (1PM-3PM)
Sun, September 22, 2024 8:00 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up 8AM-9AM
Sun, September 22, 2024 10:00 AM - 5K Start!
Packet Pickup
Your packet will include your cool custom Oktoberfest apparel and your Oktoberfest post-party buffet wristband (if you purchased the add-on option).
BE REWARDED FOR EARLY PICK UP: Mark your calendars!!
Pick up your race packet on Saturday, September 21st from 1pm - 3pm at Half Day Brewing Company and get 2 bounce-back certificates for Half Day Brewing Company and Tap House Grill worth up to $40!
Race Day packet pick up is from 8am to 9am Sorry - no exceptions.
Directions and Parking
Directions: You will be driving to Half Day Brewing Company in Lincolnshire, IL where the post-race party will be located. The start of the race is along the Lincolnshire Bike Path, an approximate .3 miles walk from the parking at Half Day Brewing Company.
Half Day Brewing Company
200 Village Green S
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
PARKING: Event Parking is on the west side parking lot of Half Day Brewing Company.
5K Route
We’ve designed this 5k course so that you will not only enjoy an interesting and enchanting route that navigates across bridges and through beautiful neighborhoods, but also brings you through the Riverside Foundation property where residents will be cheering you on and thanking you for your participation in our event!
Riverside Foundation
What is the Riverside Foundation?
Did you know that the Riverside Foundation is a charity based in Lincolnshire and one of the few in our area supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities? For over 46 years, the Riverside Foundation has provided housing, social support and work opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They are devoted to enriching lives of the individuals they serve and they give a home to those who need it the most!
Why is it so important?
For the individuals, Riverside Foundation is not just their home. It is a place where the individuals grow, flourish and learn to be an active participate in their community. The staff are not just employees of Riverside Foundation and volunteers are not just people who give of their time, they both become family to the individuals.
Riverside Foundation fulfills an important function given the shortage of housing for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, particularly in Illinois, as it has reached crisis proportions. Many people with disabilities are still routinely denied their rights in housing, government programs and in other important ways.
Why we need your help:
Riverside Foundation is funded by a state that is ranked 47 out of 50 in supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The money provided by the state does not cover the total expenses of Riverside. As a result, we must rely on fundraising to cover the ever growing gap. Riverside Foundation does not and will not charge the individuals that call Riverside a home.
Riverside Foundation faces many challenges, but through financial support received from a generous community we are able to thrive as an agency and provide a pleasant home, a caring environment and quality services.
This is where we need your help.
Sponsors
We would like to extend a special thank you to all of our amazing sponsors! Please support their businesses!
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.riversidefoundation.net/events/2024-oktoberfest-5k-run-walk/.
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