Byron Fest 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date Sat 12th July 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Byron, Illinois
- Price $10.00 - $30.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the Annual Byron Fest 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in the scenic Byron, Ogle! Join fellow runners and families at the picturesque Byron Forest Preserve, where you’ll experience well-maintained trails offering stunning views and diverse terrain. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a newcomer, this event is perfect for all ages. The 5K race will feature chip timing provided by J3 Timing, with awards for overall male and female finishers, as well as for the top three finishers in each age division, ranging from youth to seniors.
Don't miss out on the 1 Mile Fun Run, a fantastic opportunity for all participants to get active and enjoy the day together. Every Fun Run participant will receive a participation medal, celebrating their efforts! Make sure to pre-register for the 5K by June 21, 2025, to guarantee your race shirt, as supplies will be limited on race day. Registration and packet pick-up will be available on-site from 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m., with the race kicking off at 8:00 a.m. Gather your friends and family for
Don't miss out on the 1 Mile Fun Run, a fantastic opportunity for all participants to get active and enjoy the day together. Every Fun Run participant will receive a participation medal, celebrating their efforts! Make sure to pre-register for the 5K by June 21, 2025, to guarantee your race shirt, as supplies will be limited on race day. Registration and packet pick-up will be available on-site from 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m., with the race kicking off at 8:00 a.m. Gather your friends and family for
Organiser's Description
Join us for the Annual Byron Fest 5K Run! This 2025 Rockford Road Runners Circuit Race, and family friendly event, is held on the beautiful trails of the Byron Forest Preserve. The course features well maintained trails with panoramic views and a variety of terrain. Chip timing will be provided by J3 Timing. Plaques will be awarded to overall male and female finishers and medals will be awarded to top 3 male and female finishers in each age division. 5 year age groups for both male and female. Age groups to be as follows: 0-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and above.
1 mile Fun Run! All Fun Run participants will receive a participation medal. Chip timing is not available for the Fun Run.
_5K PARTICIPANTS MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED BY JUNE 21, 2025 AT NOON TO BE GUARANTEED A RACE SHIRT. _A limited number of shirts will be available race day on a first come, first serve basis. Pre-registrations will be accepted through July 11, 2025 at noon. Packet pick up and day of registration will be available onsite from 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. with the race beginning promptly at 8:00 a.m. This event is non-refundable.
Parking and indoor restrooms are available onsite.
Due to terrain, baby joggers and strollers are discouraged.
1 mile Fun Run! All Fun Run participants will receive a participation medal. Chip timing is not available for the Fun Run.
_5K PARTICIPANTS MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED BY JUNE 21, 2025 AT NOON TO BE GUARANTEED A RACE SHIRT. _A limited number of shirts will be available race day on a first come, first serve basis. Pre-registrations will be accepted through July 11, 2025 at noon. Packet pick up and day of registration will be available onsite from 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. with the race beginning promptly at 8:00 a.m. This event is non-refundable.
Parking and indoor restrooms are available onsite.
Due to terrain, baby joggers and strollers are discouraged.
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