Skip to main content

2024 Harlem Huskie Hustle 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run and Kids Fun Run

Sat May 18, 2024 Machesney Park, IL 61115 US Directions

Events

5K

$25 9:00AM CDT - 11:00AM CDT Registration ends May 17, 2024 at 11:59pm CDT

1 Mile Walk/Run

$15 9:00AM CDT - 11:00AM CDT Registration ends May 17, 2024 at 11:59pm CDT

Kids Fun Run

$0 8:30AM CDT - 11:00AM CDT Registration ends May 17, 2024 at 11:59pm CDT

Place

Harlem High School (Stadium)
1 Huskie Circle
Machesney Park, IL US 61115

Description

**$20.00 EARLY BIRD SIGN-UP RATE FOR 5K ENDS APRIL 30TH.  THE PRICE WILL INCREASE TO $25.00 ON MAY 1ST.

Get your running / walking shoes laced up!! The Harlem Wellness Program is excited to host the 2024 Huskie Hustle 5K, 1 mile Walk/Run, & Kids Fun Run on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Harlem High School for Harlem's Staff, Students & their Families (Sorry, pets are not allowed in the stadium or school grounds)

EVENT SCHEDULE
8:30 am - We will kick off our with the Kids Fun Run (age groups: 4 and under; 5-6; 7-8; 9-10; and 11-12) 
9:00 am - 5K runners/walkers & 1 mile walkers/runners will line up based on starting order:  5K runners, 5K walkers & 1 mile walkers/runners 
5K walkers - for yours and the runners' safety, be aware of runners approaching you from behind and walk towards the sides of the path and keep the middle of the path open for the runners
10:15 am - Awards on the track in the Stadium

RACE SHIRTS
*Included in the registration fee for the 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run.  Guaranteed with completed registration through May 10th
Additional shirts in various sizes may still be available for registrations after May10th.  Inquire with Diana Disch at diana.disch@harlem122.org

*Optional for the Kids Fun Run for $10.00  in Youth Medium and Youth Large. If you would like to purchase one, please contact Diana Disch at 815-654-4500 to place your order with a credit card OR stop by the Harlem Administration Center and ask for Diana Disch to place your order in person with check or cash payment Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.  Orders accepted through May 10th.

RACE MEDALS & TROPHIES
Stay for awards.  5K finisher medals will be awarded to the 1st place finisher for men/women AND top 3 overall in each age/gender divisions:
* 8+ under; 9-11; 12-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70+.
* 1st place trophy will be awarded for the top male and female finisher

*NEW!!!!! FINISHER MEDALS for all events (1 per registered participant).

*Trophies will be awarded for the Most Student Participation (2023 Winner: Machesney) & Most Staff Participation (2023 Winners: Machesney & HAC).


COURSE INFORMATION
The 5K will start on the track at the 50 yard line.  Following the first bend of the track, runners/walkers will exit the track on the North side of the field through the double-gated entrance and follow the marked path to parking lot D and then onto Willow Creek path.  The turn around will be marked (runners and walkers will NOT be crossing Forest Hills Road), returning to parking lot D, along the front of the high school and re-entering the track on the South side of the field (the single-gated entrance) to the finish line at the 50 yard line where this all started.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at

Directions

Race Participant Survey

Please complete the following survey to help us better understand your race experience.

Did you participate in the race?

Would you recommend this race to a friend?

If you continue to use this site, you consent to use all cookies. We use cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. Read how we use cookies and how you can control them by visiting our Privacy Policy.

If you continue to use this site, you consent to use all cookies.