Blue Bridges 5K

  • Date Sun 21st September 2025
  • Time 9:00AM CDT
  • Location Blue Island, Illinois
  • Price $38.10 - $631.00
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Blue Bridges 5K on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in the scenic Blue Island, Cook! This family-friendly event is perfect for runners and walkers of all ages, including kids, so bring the whole family for an unforgettable day of fun and fitness. The race will feature a bike lead to ensure a smooth experience, and participants can look forward to refreshing beverages at the start and at the halfway point. With distance markers placed every half mile, you'll always know how far you've come!

Race day kicks off with a warmup stretching session at 9:30 AM, followed by the chip-timed 5K run. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet on Friday, September 20, or on race day from 8 AM. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievements with awards for the top three male and female finishers, along with a special prize for the overall winner. With plenty of volunteers ready to assist you and ample parking available, this event promises to be a fantastic experience for everyone involved. Don’t miss out on this exciting day in Blue Island!

Organiser's Description

KIDS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN! BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!

THERE WILL BE A RACE LEAD ON BIKE FOR RUNNERS & WALKERS.

WE WILL PROVIDE BEVERAGES BEFORE THE RACE AND ALSO AT THE WATER STATION

AT THE HALFWAY POINT FOR PARTICIPANTS. WE WILL PROVIDE ORANGE PAPER CUPS FOR WATER AND PURPLE PAPER CUPS FOR SPORTS DRINKS.

WE WILL ALSO PROVIDE A COMPLIMENTARY GEAR CHECK FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.

THERE WILL BE DISTANCE MARKERS AT EVERY HALF MILE OF THE RACE TO INDICATE WHERE YOU ARE.

WE WILL GIVE A QUICK ANNOUNCEMENT THEN A WARMUP STRETCHES STARTING AT 9:30AM.

_WE WILL HAVE PACKET PICK FRIDAY 9/20 FROM 12PM - 7PM & 9/21 9AM-12PM._

_PICK UP LOCATION IS 2413 CANAL ST, BLUE ISLAND, IL 60406._

If you can not make this day, you may pick up your packet the day of the event at 8am.

AFTER THE RACE IS COMPLETED, WE WILL ANNOUNCE AWARDS AND PRIZES.

RACE RULES:

NO BIKES, SKATES OR SCOOTERS.

STROLLERS ARE PERMITTED BUT WILL START WITH THE WALKERS, NOT RUNNERS.

WHEELCHAIRS ARE ALSO PERMITTED AND WILL BEGIN WITH THE WALKERS.

This race will be a chip-timed event. Our hired company, Affordable Race Timing

will post results on a digital screen as soon as you finish.

WE WILL ALSO DISPLAY TIMES ON OUR RACE WEBSITE THE FOLLOWING DAY, BE SURE TO CHECK OUT YOUR TIME!

OUR TIMING COMPANY WILL BE USING RFID SHOE TAGS WHICH WE WILL PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS ON WHERE

TO PLACE THE TAG IN YOUR PACKET PICKUP.

Awards:

First, second & third placed by a male will receive an award.

First, second & third placed by a female will receive an award.

Overall winner will receive a prize.

kids:

Parking instructions for 5K event
VOLUNTEERS WILL BE ON HAND TO ASSIST YOU
THE PARKING FOR OUR 5K EVENT WILL ONCE AGAIN BE UNDER THE WESTERN AVE BRIDGE OFF BROADWAY RD BETWEEN OLDE WESTERN AND REXFORD DR. WHEN APROACHING FROM ETHER OLDE WESTERN FROM THE WEST OR FROM ASHALND AVE FROM THE EAST PLEASE PROCEED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BRIDGE WHERE VOLUNTEERS WILL BE ON HAND TO DIRECT YOU IN PARKING. BE ADVISED THAT THERE MAY BE SOME PARKING ON SIDE STREETS SURRINDING THE GUILDHAUS BUT PLEASE PAY ATTION TO ANY RESCRICTIONS THAT ARE IN PLACE. PLEASE BE SAFE AND COURTIOUS LET US HELP YOU.



REFUND POLICY:

THERE WILL NO REFUNDS FOR THIS EVENT.

IF THIS EVENT IS CANCELED, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL NOTIFICATION WITH INFORMATION TO RESCHEDULE.



IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AT ALL, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO REACH OUT TO ANGELA, EVENT COORDINATOR BY EMAIL OR PHONE

[email protected] OR 708-385-3228 EXT. 102.

Races

  • Guildhaus 5k Run & Walk

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 21st September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)

    $38.10

    OPENS JUN 25
    Blue Bridges 5k is a run/walk excursion through Blue Island along the Calumet Saganashkee Channel usually referred to as the Cal-Sag. The 5k route will start at the historic Guildhaus property, east along the Cal Sag Channel, darting in and out of the neighborhoods of Blue Island heading towards Fays Point Marina and ultimately ending back at the Guildhaus for a local market fair. You will be amazed at the history of Blue Island while encountering the best natural surroundings on the south side of Chicago. Guildhaus located on historical Canal Street in Blue Island is a residential men's halfway house started by Jack King with help from Tom Keating in 1987. This old blue house in front of the Cal-Sag Channel, has been helping men with substance use disorder for over 35 years. It has been a port in the storm for many men seeking recovery. The Guildhaus is an inspired place guiding many wounded souls to rest from the chaos thy have been suffering. ~ Guildhaus resident Our mission is to deliver conscientious, compassionate support to establish a solid recovery foundation and to transition to a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle. Our goal is to see these men return home and rebuild relationships with their loved ones and communities. We offer our clients and their families a close working relationship with our staff members. With understanding, compassion, and expertise, we strive to recognize and support each clients individual needs. We are simply a family living together in a house, submersed in recovery! The money raised from the Blue Bridges 5K will be used to refurbish Guildhaus. Updates to the property, while maintaining its historic structure, will allow us to expand much needed services in the recovery community. We ALL can make a difference! Please register today!
  • Sponsor the Mile Markers

    Incl. $13.00 Fee

    Sun 21st September 2025 (10:00AM CDT)

    $213.00

    OPENS JUN 25
    Sponsor the mile markers on the route of the race. By Sponsoring this, your logo will be on a customized half mile marker. Your company name will be on the back of the t-shirts. Your logo will be presented and tagged on our Facebook. Your company logo will be featured on this website for everyone to see until January 2025.
  • Sponsor the Start/Finish Sign

    Incl. $16.00 Fee

    Sun 21st September 2025 (10:00AM CDT)

    $316.00

    OPENS JUN 25
    By Sponsoring this, your logo will be placed on the start or finish sign. Your company name will be on the back of the t-shirts. Your logo will be presented and tagged on our Facebook. Your company logo will be featured on this website for everyone to see until January 2025.
  • Sponsor the Wee Wee Facilities

    Incl. $21.00 Fee

    Sun 21st September 2025 (10:00AM CDT)

    $421.00

    OPENS JUN 25
    By Sponsoring this, your logo will be on a customized sign next to the facilities. Your company name will be on the back of the t-shirts. Your logo will be presented and tagged on our Facebook. Your company logo will be featured on this website for everyone to see until January 2025.
  • Sponsor the T-Shirts

    Incl. $26.00 Fee

    Sun 21st September 2025 (10:00AM CDT)

    $526.00

    OPENS JUN 25
    By Sponsoring this, your logo will be on the t-shirts. Your logo will be presented and tagged on our Facebook. This sponsorship is limited to 5, get it while it last! Your company logo will be featured on this website for everyone to see until January 2025.
  • Sponsor the Race Bibs

    Incl. $31.00 Fee

    Sun 21st September 2025 (10:00AM CDT)

    $631.00

    OPENS JUN 25
    By sponsoring this, your logo will be on the participants timed bibs. Your company name will be on the back of the race shirt. Your logo will be presented and tagged on our Facebook. Your company logo will be featured on this website for everyone to see until January 2025.

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2413 Canal St, Blue Island, 60406, IL, United States

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