The Waukegan Park District is hosting the 11th Annual George Bridges 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 8am at Hinkston Park, located at 810 Baldwin Avenue. The event will have a superhero theme.

For an entry fee of $34, participants will receive a race packet and a commemorative race shirt if they register before Tuesday, August 25, 2026. All proceeds from the 11th Annual George Bridges 5K Run/Walk will benefit Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County – Waukegan, helping individuals with disabilities participate in camps, athletics, health and fitness programs, and much more.

The 11th Annual George Bridges 5K Run/Walk will feature a free kids race before the awards ceremony to encourage physical activity among children. The kids’ race is an opportunity for children from 5 to 13 years to compete in a short fun run. Superhero-themed activities, including mask and cape decorating, will be offered throughout the event.

Medals will be awarded to the top overall female, top overall male, and top three females and males in the following age categories: 14 years and younger, 15 years to 19 years, 20 years to 24 years, 25 years to 29 years, 30 years to 34 years, 35 years to 39 years, 40 years to 44 years, 45 years to 49 years, 50 years to 54 years, 55 years to 59 years, 60 years to 64 years, 65 years to 69 years, 70 years to 74 years, 75 years to 79 years, and 80 years and older.

The 11th Annual George Bridges 5K Run/Walk is sponsored by the following partners:

• Cintas: Located in Gurnee, IL, Cintas helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get ready with professional uniform services and workwear solutions.
• Old National Bank – Waukegan: Old National Bank is a community partner that is dedicated to helping their community thrive in many ways through community development efforts, sustainable business practices, and helping families with their finances. 

More information, including registration, is available at waukeganparks.org/5k.