SHIRT & BIB PICK-UP and In-Person Registration Times:
Saturday, October 5, 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Sunday, October 6, starting at 6:30 am
Location: The Community House Gym, 415 W. 8th Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521
All events begin in Robbins Park, directly east of The Community House at the intersection of 7th and Vine streets and finish on 8th Street in front of The Community House.
The Rotary Run Charity Classic, Hinsdale's Family Run, has been RUNNING STRONG for 25 years! A lot has changed in 25 years, but the Rotary Run still offers low prices, a discounted family fee and races for every member and ability level in your family-all while raising money for local and international charitable work!
On Sunday, October 6, 2019, we invite all members of your family to participate-all our runs are CARA Certified! Choose the distance and pace of your choice:
After you race, stay for the food, awards and the School District 181 Mascot Race! Register before September 27 to guarantee your race shirt!
SHIRT & BIB PICK-UP:
Saturday, October 5, 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Sunday, October 6, starting at 6:30 am
Location: The Community House Gym, 415 W. 8th Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521
All events begin in Robbins Park, directly east of The Community House at the intersection of 7th and Vine streets and finish on 8th Street in front of The Community House.
Run/Walk Start Times and Event Schedule:
Friday, October 4:
Online registration Closes at 4pm
Saturday, October 5:
9am-2pm: In-person registration at The Community House gym
9am-2pm: Bib and shirt pick-up at The Community House gym
Sunday, October 6:
6:30 AM: Bib/Shirts pick up and in person registration open in gym
8:30 AM: Hinsdale Bank and Trust 10K Run Course Map
8:45 AM: The Rooney Family 5K Run Course Map
8:50 AM: MPS-Loria 3K Run Course Map
8:55 AM: Molex 5K Walk Walk Map, Napleton Porsche 3K Walk & Mutt Strut (3K and Mutt Strut Course Map)
9:30 AM: The Birches 100 Meter Walk 'n Roll
9:45 AM: School District 181 Mascot Race (At finish line)
Race Awards and School Awards
Where do I park?
There is plenty of street parking within several blocks of The Community House. Additional parking is located at Madison School, 611 S Madison St, Hinsdale, IL 60521 at the Hinsdale Central High School, 5550 S Grant St, Hinsdale, IL 60521.
Where is gear check?
Gear check will be at the front desk of The Community House.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Trophies will be awarded for the following categories BASED ON CHIP TIME:
10K Run, 5K Run, 3K Run:
1st, 2nd, 3rd overall Male
1st, 2nd, 3rd overall Female
1st, 2nd, 3rd (male and female) in the following age categories will receive a medal (1st-3rd overall receive trophies, and are not eligible for age group medal):
6 years old
7 years old
8 years old
9 years old
10 years old
11 years old
12 years old
13 years old
14-19 years old
20-29 years old
30-39 years old
40-49 years old
50-59 years old
60-69 years old
70+ years old
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where does the race start?
Just east of The Community House, in Robbins Park
415 West 8th Street
Hinsdale, Illinois 60521
How can I register?
Online registration is open until Friday at 4pm. You can register in person at The Community House Saturday, October 5 from 9:00am - 2:00pm and race day before the events starting at 6:30am. Please note: Race day, October 6 registrations may not be chip timed and any registration after 9/27 is not guaranteed a t-shirt!
Why should I run the Rotary Run Charity Classic?
This event supports the Rotary Club in it's international and local efforts, including these local non-profit organizations:
The Community House
D181 Foundation
Hinsdale Hospital Foundation
Rotary Foundation
Hansen Center-Ray Graham Association
How much does it cost to run the race?
September 28, 2019 through race day: All events $30, or $100 for a family
October 4, 2019 at 4pm, online registration closes.
October 5, 2019 9:00AM - 2:00PM: On Site registration, Packet and T-Shirt Pick-up at The Community House, 415 West 8th Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521
How do I get my results?
If you are chip timed, there are two ways to find your results. 1) Check the Board at the conclusion of the race 2) Check HERE for official results. Results are typically available about 3 hours after the event.
2018 Results HERE
2017 Results HERE
What happens if there is inclement weather?
The race will use a color coded event alert system. If dangerous weather conditions exist, the race will be stopped. Due to the nature of this fundraising event, refunds are not offered for cancelled events or events shortened by safety conditions.
What is and is not allowed on the course?
The 10K and 5K runs do not allow bicycles, in-line skates, other wheeled vehicles (except wheelchairs and hand cranks) and dogs. Baby joggers and strollers are allowed in all events, but must line up at the back of the start line for the 10K and 5K runs.
Each event winds through the historic streets of Hinsdale and beautiful surrounding neighborhoods. All events begin and end at The Community House, located at 415 West Eighth Street, Hinsdale. During and after the race there is a morning of fun, activities and an awards ceremony. All events are held, rain or shine!
The event benefits the worldwide cause of Rotary International, a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who come together to make positive, lasting changes in communities at home and abroad. Our 33,000+ clubs in 200 countries and geographical areas work together to : promote peace; fight disease, including Polio; provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene; save mothers and children; support education; and grow local economies. Since 1995, the Rotary Run Charity Classic has provided more than $2 million to support local and international organizations and projects.
Locally, the Rotary Club of Hinsdale Foundation, offers financial support of the mission of these amazing community organizations which have a daily positive impact on the lives of residents in the western suburbs of Chicago:
The Community House
District 181 Foundation
Hinsdale Hospital Foundation
Hanson Center, Ray Graham Association
Rotary Club of Hinsdale Foundation
If you have any questions about this Run/Walk, click the button below.
The Rotary Run Charity Classic is a celebration of the community. Your sponsorship supports the international and local efforts of the Hinsdale Rotary Club, as well as the missions of local non-profit organizations that the Rotary Club includes as race beneficiaries.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Partnering with the Rotary Run Charity Classic is a very cost effective way to support your community while creating awareness of your company. Let race participants and guests see what your organization has to offer!
The Rotary Run Charity Classic and the Rotary organization are renowned for putting on great events, and you have a chance to share in this success.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available.
Run, Walk, or Mutt Strut through the historic streets of Hinsdale and beautiful surrounding neighborhoods. Your registration fee includes: moisture wicking technical t-shirt, chip timing (if registered before October 5), entertainment, kids activities, complimentary food and drinks, the D181 mascot race, awards ceremony, and more. The Rotary Run Charity Classic will be held rain or shine-sorry, there are no refunds-even if the event is cancelled due to weather conditions.
Register before September 27 to guarantee your race t-shirt. Race shirts are not guaranteed if you register after 9/27!
Your registration fee includes: moisture wicking technical t-shirt (guaranteed only for registration prior to 9/27), post race party with Food and Drinks, Awards Ceremony and more. Rain or Shine.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2019
Saturday's events are at The Community House, 415 West 8th Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521
9:00AM - 2:00PM: Packet and T-Shirt Pick-up
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019
6:30 AM: Registration. Note: Walk up registrations on Sunday are not guaranteed chip timing or shirts
8:30 AM: Hinsdale Bank and Trust 10K Run
8:45 AM: The Rooney Family 5K Run
8:50 AM: MPS-Loria 3K Run
8:55 AM: Molex 5K Walk, Napleton Porsche 3K Walk and Mutt Strut
9:30 AM: The Birches 100 Meter Walk 'n Roll
All advanced registrants prior to 9/27 are guaranteed a race technical t-shirt.
T-Shirt and bib pick up will be Saturday, October 5th, from 9am-2pm and race day, beginning at 6:30am.
Pickup will be in the gym at The Community House, 415 W. 8th Street, Hinsdale, IL, 60521.
The race will use a color coded event alert system. If dangerous weather conditions exist, the race will be stopped. Due to the nature of this fundraising event, refunds are not offered for cancelled events or events shortened by safety conditions.
Event Alert System
Current Alert Level is GREEN
A color-coded Event Alert System (EAS) will communicate the status of course conditions to participants leading up to and on race day.
The levels range from:
-Email and website communication during race week will inform participants of the current Event Alert System status and provide preparation tips based on advance weather forecasts.
-Updates will be available at t-shirt pickup on Saturday, October 5. On race day, the current Event Alert System status will be communicated via public address announcements if there is any change from GREEN status.
All participants should familiarize themselves with the Event Alert System prior to the race, remain alert for directions from race officials and announcers and take precautions to prepare properly for varying weather conditions on race day.
The grade school and middle school that has the highest percentage of participants receives a prize!
Contact us through our Contact Us page
2015 RACE RESULTS
2018 Race Results
Trophies will be awarded for the following categories BASED ON CHIP TIME:
10K Run, 5K Run, 3K Run:
1st, 2nd, 3rd overall Male
1st, 2nd, 3rd overall Female
1st, 2nd, 3rd (male and female) in the following age categories will receive a medal (1st-3rd overall not eligible for medal):
6 years old
7 years old
8 years old
9 years old
10 years old
11 years old
12 years old
13 years old
14-19 years old
20-29 years old
30-39 years old
40-49 years old
50-59 years old
60-69 years old
70+ years old
All race courses will be cut off 1 hour and 30 minutes after gun time
All finish times and awards will be determined based on chip timing.
Event Location:
The race starts and ends at The Community House.
The Community House
415 West 8th Street
Hinsdale, Illinois 60521
Sunday, October 6, 2019
The Community House
415 West 8th Street
Hinsdale, Illinois 60521
Click the REGISTER HERE button to the left! You can register in person at The Community House Saturday, October 5 from 9:00am - 2:00pm and race day before the events starting at 6:30am. Please note: October 13 and 14th registrations may not be chip timed and any registration after 9/27 is not guaranteed a t-shirt!
This event supports the Rotary Club in it's international and local efforts, including these local non-profit organizations:
The Community House
D181 Foundation
Hinsdale Hospital Foundation
Rotary Charities
Ray Graham
February 15, 2019 through July 5, 2019: All events only $20, or $75 for a family
July 6, 2019, through September 27, 2019: All events only $25, or $90 for a family.
September 28, 2019 through race day: All event $30, or $100 for a family
October 4, 2019 at 4pm, online registration closes.
October 5, 2019 9:00AM - 2:00PM: On Site registration, Packet and T-Shirt Pick-up at The Community House, 415 West 8th Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521
The Birches Walk and Roll Pricing: $20.00
If you are chip timed, there are two ways to find your results. 1) Check the Board at the conclusion of the race 2) Check the website for official results. Results are typically available about 3 hours after the event.
All monies cover event expenses and proceeds support the Rotary Club and the charitable beneficiaries.
Absolutely! You can make a donation that will go directly to supporting the non-profit charitable beneficiaries by clicking the GIVE box above.
Additionally, we need hundreds of volunteers to make the race happen. There are plenty of spots to volunteer on your own or as a group. Everyone gets a t-shirt, other fun perks and the glory of being a volunteer hero. Check out our Volunteer page.
There is plenty of street parking within several blocks of The Community House. Additional parking is located at Madison School, 611 S Madison St, Hinsdale, IL 60521 at the Hinsdale Central High School, 5550 S Grant St, Hinsdale, IL 60521.
Hinsdale Bank and Trust 10K Run (USATF Course #: IL10123JW)
The Rooney Family 5K Run (USATF Course #: IL11127JW)
MPS-Loria 3K Run
The race will use a color coded event alert system. If dangerous weather conditions exist, the race will be stopped. Due to the nature of this fundraising event, refunds are not offered for cancelled events or events shortened by safety conditions.
A color-coded Event Alert System (EAS) will communicate the status of course conditions to participants leading up to and on race day. The levels range from Low (green) to Moderate (yellow) to High (red) to Extreme (black) based primarily on the weather, as well as other conditions.
Email and website communication during race week will inform participants of the current Event Alert System status and provide preparation tips based on advance weather forecasts.
Updates will be available at t-shirt pickup on Saturday, October 4.
On race day, the current Event Alert System status will be communicated via public address announcements if there is any change from GREEN status
All participants should familiarize themselves with the Event Alert System prior to the race, remain alert for directions from race officials and announcers and take precautions to prepare properly for varying weather conditions on race day.
Event Alert System table:
The 10K and 5K runs do not allow bicycles, in-line skates, other wheeled vehicles (except wheelchairs and hand cranks) and dogs. Baby joggers and strollers are allowed in all events, but must line up at the back of the start line for the 10K and 5K runs.
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