Red Eye 5K
Race Information
It's November; it's dawn; there's a bloody mary waiting for you at the finish line. Welcome to The Red Eye! Beginning and ending at Joliet Memorial Stadium, the NEW Red Eye 5k is a cross-country style run through and around Inwood Golf Course. Runners will receive a custom hoodie and finisher's medal, and the post-race party will feature the infamous bloody marys. The Red Eye 5k is the third race in the run3 circuit. Register for all three Joliet Park District races to receive run3 swag.
Run Pick of the Month - Run for the Zoo
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Want a unique animal themed medal? Run for the Zoo can make that happen on June 2, 2024.
For 46 years, runners of all levels and abilities have supported Lincoln Park Zoo with Run for the Zoo. This run makes it easy for anyone from casual runners to elite athletes help support their favorite species at the zoo and save them in the wild.
The 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk courses are U.S.A. Track & Field-certified and chip-timed for experienced athletes. All finishers receive a unique animal-themed medal along with a race shirt.
Run for the Zoo is also designed to accommodate every member of the family, so you can make a day of it. The Kids’ Course is perfect for kids ages 2–7, who can run, climb, and crawl over playful obstacles on the South Lawn.
Registration is now open, click the button below to get more info and register
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