Event Description
Sunday, September 22nd
6K Run (3.71 miles)
Vollmer Road Trails, Olympia Fields, Illinois
The inaugural St. Veronica 6k takes place around the 6k loop of the Cook County Forest Preserve Vollmer Grove Trail and benefits the programs at St. Veronica (formerly Infant Jesus of Prague, Flossmoor. This running event races through the trails at Vollmer Grove, starting at 9:00am. We welcome families and participants of all ages to come run or crawl their way to completing their first resolution! Bring warm layers of clothes, tie up your running shoes, and get ready to run!
What is included with your race entry:
• A first-class running experience
• Chip-timing for accurate results.
• A totally set up and well-marked course.
• One-of-a-kind Prizes and Race Swag
• A free custom T-Shirt to the first 100 registrants to commemorate your first fitness goal of the year!
Start Times: 9:00 am
Packet Pickup: Will take place on race day at the start area.
Course Type: Paved Trail
Stroller friendly? Yes
Dogs allowed? Yes
Transportation: Parking is available at the start area. There is an overflow lot available off Flossmoor Road, about 1 mile from the start. If you park at the Flossmoor Road Lot, make a left entering the trails. The Olympia Fields Metra station off the Metra Electric is approximately 2 Miles from the start area.
Awards: We will award medals to the top three overall finishers and the top three in the following age groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, & 70 +. Awards will be presented at approximately 12:15 pm.
Course time limit is 90 minutes.
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