Event Description

A fast flat course through the neighborhoods of beautiful Skokie. Part of our Backlot Bash events.

Event details and schedule

Race day registration: 6:30 – 8 a.m.
Kids ½ mile Fun Run at 8 a.m.
5K race begins at 8:30 a.m.
Awards ceremony will follow 5K
Participants will receive the following:

Youth Run Participants
•T-shirt
• Backlot Bash
Water Bottle
•Participation Medal
•Ice Cream Following the Race

All 5K Participants
•Chip Timing
•T-shirt

•Backlot BashWater Bottle

•Beer Ticket

Course barricades will be removed at 10:30 a.m. Runners and walkers who have
not yet completed the Dash will then be asked to move to the sidewalk.


Inline skates, bicycles and dogs are not allowed. Jogging strollers are allowed.
For further information, contact Fitness First at (847) 674-1500 

Start, finish and race day registration
located at Skokie Public Library.

Pre-race packet pick-up will be available August 27 from 9am-8pm & August 28 9am-5pm at Weber
Center, 9300 Weber Park Place, Skokie.