Parkie’s 5k
Saturday, August 21, 2027
8:00 AM CDT
Bolingbrook, Illinois
$27.50–$32.80 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Parkie’s 5K, taking place on Saturday, August 21, 2027, in the vibrant community of Bolingbrook, Illinois! This much-loved event, hosted at the Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex, features a flat and fast 5K course that’s perfect for runners of all levels. Whether you're looking to challenge yourself, enjoy a leisurely walk, or push a stroller with the family, this event promises a fun-filled atmosphere for everyone.
Participants who register by August 1 are guaranteed a t-shirt in their size, while all finishers will receive a commemorative medal to celebrate their achievement. With awards for the top overall male and female finishers, as well as for the top three in various age categories, there's plenty of motivation to bring your best! For those looking for a lighter pace, don’t miss the 1-Mile Family Fun Walk, designed for ages 4 and up. Join us for an unforgettable day of community spirit, fitness, and fun!
Participants who register by August 1 are guaranteed a t-shirt in their size, while all finishers will receive a commemorative medal to celebrate their achievement. With awards for the top overall male and female finishers, as well as for the top three in various age categories, there's plenty of motivation to bring your best! For those looking for a lighter pace, don’t miss the 1-Mile Family Fun Walk, designed for ages 4 and up. Join us for an unforgettable day of community spirit, fitness, and fun!
Races
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Opens in 3 months
Parkie's 5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-shirt
We are excited to have you back this year at Parkies 5K. You can run, walk, roll, crawl, or hop a 5K to celebrate the return of live road races! Parkies Packet Pick up and welcome letter will be ready for pick-up at the Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex, 200 Lindsey Lane on August 20, from 3:00-7:00pm
8:00 AM CDT
$32.80
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Opens in 3 months
Parkie's 1-Mile Fun & Family Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
8:00 AM CDT
$27.50
Organiser's description
Bolingbrook Park District's Parkie's 5K is back! We've got the flat, fast course, and community feel that you've loved for years!
Run, Walk or push a stroller to make it a family event. Participants fully registered by August 1 are guaranteed to receive t shirts in their size, those registered after August 1 are not guaranteed a shirt or correct shirt size. Each participant earns a finishers gift. See below for additional awards and recognition. Same day registration will be available on race day starting at 6:30 am. Pre-registration racers will be able to pick up race packets on August 21, between 3:00-7:00pm at the Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex (200 Lindsey Lane) in our Multipurpose Room.
* DATE: SATURDAY AUGUST 21, 2027
* TIME: 8:00AM-10:00AM
* LOCATION: BOLINGBROOK RECREATION AND AQUATIC COMPLEX (200 S. LINDSEY LANE)
* REGISTRATION FEE:
* $30 ADULTS (15 YRS +), $27 CHILD (6-14 YRS), IF REGISTERED BY JULY 31, 2026 AT 11:50 PM
* $35 ADULTS (15 YRS +), $32 CHILD (6-14 YRS), IF REGISTERED BY AUGUST 1-AUGUST 20, 2026, AT 9:00 AM
* $40 ADULTS (15 YRS +), $38 CHILD (6-16 YRS), IF REGISTERED ON RACE DAY
* $25 1-MILE WALK
* ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS - 5K ONLY
* AWARD MEDALS WILL BE PRESENTED TO:
* TOP OVERALL MALE & FEMALE FINISHER
* TOP 3 MALES & FEMALES IN EACH CATEGORY: 10 AND UNDER, 11-14, 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+
* 5K ONLY
* THOSE REGISTERED BY AUGUST 1ST WILL BE GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT.
PARKIES 1-MILE FAMILY FUN WALK
Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex
Ages 4 years & up
Walk or push a stroller through the neighborhood for this fun, untimed 1-Mile Family Fun Walk.
Stroller riders are free, but will not receive a race shirt or finishers medal. Registered runners
must be at least 5 years old.
Each participant will receive a t-shirt in their size.
Run, Walk or push a stroller to make it a family event. Participants fully registered by August 1 are guaranteed to receive t shirts in their size, those registered after August 1 are not guaranteed a shirt or correct shirt size. Each participant earns a finishers gift. See below for additional awards and recognition. Same day registration will be available on race day starting at 6:30 am. Pre-registration racers will be able to pick up race packets on August 21, between 3:00-7:00pm at the Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex (200 Lindsey Lane) in our Multipurpose Room.
* DATE: SATURDAY AUGUST 21, 2027
* TIME: 8:00AM-10:00AM
* LOCATION: BOLINGBROOK RECREATION AND AQUATIC COMPLEX (200 S. LINDSEY LANE)
* REGISTRATION FEE:
* $30 ADULTS (15 YRS +), $27 CHILD (6-14 YRS), IF REGISTERED BY JULY 31, 2026 AT 11:50 PM
* $35 ADULTS (15 YRS +), $32 CHILD (6-14 YRS), IF REGISTERED BY AUGUST 1-AUGUST 20, 2026, AT 9:00 AM
* $40 ADULTS (15 YRS +), $38 CHILD (6-16 YRS), IF REGISTERED ON RACE DAY
* $25 1-MILE WALK
* ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS - 5K ONLY
* AWARD MEDALS WILL BE PRESENTED TO:
* TOP OVERALL MALE & FEMALE FINISHER
* TOP 3 MALES & FEMALES IN EACH CATEGORY: 10 AND UNDER, 11-14, 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+
* 5K ONLY
* THOSE REGISTERED BY AUGUST 1ST WILL BE GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT.
PARKIES 1-MILE FAMILY FUN WALK
Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex
Ages 4 years & up
Walk or push a stroller through the neighborhood for this fun, untimed 1-Mile Family Fun Walk.
Stroller riders are free, but will not receive a race shirt or finishers medal. Registered runners
must be at least 5 years old.
Each participant will receive a t-shirt in their size.
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Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex (BRAC), Bolingbrook, 60440, IL, United States
Parkie’s 5k
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