Chasing the Sun

Thu June 1, 2023 New Lenox, IL 60451 US Directions

Events

Ages 13 and over Includes T-Shirt

Chasing the Sun 5k (Ages 13+)

$35 7:00PM CDT Registration ends June 1, 2023 at 12:00pm CDT
Open to ages 13 - 98.

Chasing the Sun 5k (Ages 13+) - STROLLER CHALLENGE

$35 7:00PM CDT Registration ends June 1, 2023 at 12:00pm CDT
Junior Runner Ages 8-12

Chasing the Sun 5k (Junior Runner - Ages 8-12)

$10 7:00PM CDT Registration ends June 1, 2023 at 12:00pm CDT
Open to ages 8 - 12.
Kid Runner Ages 7 and under

Chasing the Sun 5k (Kid Runner - Ages 7 & Under)

$0 7:00PM CDT Registration ends June 1, 2023 at 12:00pm CDT
Open to ages 1 - 7.

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.newlenoxchamber.com/events/chasing-the-sun-5k/.

Place

New Lenox Village Commons
1 Veterans Parkway
New Lenox, IL US 60451

Description

It's our 10-year race anniversary and we can't wait to Chase the Sun with you! 

Presented by the New Lenox Chamber of Commerce and the New Lenox Community Park District, the Chasing the Sun 5K benefits educational scholarships and programs provided by both organizations. This year's race/fitness walk offers a 5k certified course starting and finishing in The Commons with a post-race family-friendly party to follow!  This race is timed and scored by T&H Timing

T-Shirts:

  • To guarantee a race shirt in your size, you must register by Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
  • All participants in the 5k (13 and over) will receive a T-Shirt (while supplies last)
  • Junior Runner and Kids Racer registrations has the option to purchase a t-shirt for an additional $10.

Packet / BIB Pick-Up:
Race bibs, runner swag bags & shirts will be available for pick-up on race day, Thursday, June 1, 2023, in New Lenox Village Commons starting at 6 PM. 

Race Details:

  • The race will begin promptly at 7 PM.
  • We ask that runners with strollers and walkers line up towards the back.
  • The race starts and finishes in Village Commons.
  • A post-race party will take place in the Commons. Runners will receive a free slice of pizza. Runners and their families are invited to visit with our event sponsors. 
  • The awards ceremony will take place on the stage at approximately 8:30 PM. Medal Categories: 
    • Male / Female Overall Champion
    • Top 2 in Each Age Group:
      • M/F – 7 & Under
      • M/F – 8 – 12
      • M/F – 13 – 15
      • M/F – 16 – 20
      • M/F – 21 – 25
      • M/F – 26 – 30  
      • M/F – 31 – 35
      • M/F – 36 – 40
      • M/F – 41 – 45
      • M/F – 46 – 50
      • M/F – 51 – 55
      • M/F – 56 – 60
      • M/F – 61 & Over
      • Stroller Champion
      • Community Team Challenge Winner
      • Corporate Team Challenge Winner 

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