Run for the Roses 5k
- Date Sun 1st June 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Roselle, Illinois
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating 29th Annual Run for the Roses 5K on Sunday, June 1, 2025, in the charming town of Roselle, DuPage! This exciting event is part of the prestigious 2024 CARA Chicago Racing Circuit, making it a must-attend for running enthusiasts. The race features a fast and flat course along closed neighborhood streets, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all participants. With a spacious 30-foot starting line and free parking conveniently located just steps from the start and finish lines, this race is designed for maximum fun and ease.
Participants can look forward to post-race refreshments and a special balloon artist to entertain the crowd. Don’t forget to bring the kids for the 0.6k race on the high school track, which will take place right after the main event. Race day registration will be available at Lake Park West High School from 6:00 AM until 7:00 AM, so don’t miss out! Lace up your running shoes and be part of this fantastic community event that also supports the Boys & Girls Club of North Central Illinois. Mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable day of fun and fitness!
Participants can look forward to post-race refreshments and a special balloon artist to entertain the crowd. Don’t forget to bring the kids for the 0.6k race on the high school track, which will take place right after the main event. Race day registration will be available at Lake Park West High School from 6:00 AM until 7:00 AM, so don’t miss out! Lace up your running shoes and be part of this fantastic community event that also supports the Boys & Girls Club of North Central Illinois. Mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable day of fun and fitness!
Organiser's Description
29TH ANNUAL RUN FOR THE ROSES 5K
PRESENTED BY XTRA MILE RUNNING
We are proud to announce the race has been selected for the 2024 CARA Chicago Racing Circuit!
View 2024 Results Here: https://www.athlinks.com/event/10879/results/Event/1081160/Results
Run for the Roses features a fast and flat course along closed neighborhood streets in Roselle. With a wide 30 foot starting line & free parking feet away from the start and finish line, this race is fun, fast, and convenient. Indoor and outdoor bathrooms are on site. Post-race refreshments are provided, along with a balloon artist for 2024, and as usual the 0.6k kids' race on the high school's track after the 5k.
T-SHIRTS: The deadline for guaranteed t-shirt availability has passed. Please check the registration page to view the remaining t-shirt sizes.
PACKET PICKUP will be from 2-6pm on Friday, May 31st, and from 12-4pm on Saturday, June 1st at:
* Xtra Mile Running, 31 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194 (SW corner of Schaumburg & Roselle Roads)
Race starts at 8am on Sunday, June 1st. RACEDAY REGISTRATION is available on site at Lake Park West High School until 7
* 500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Roselle, IL 60172
_Proceeds after expenses will go to support the Boys & Girls Club of North Central Illinois (formerly known as the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin). _
PRESENTED BY XTRA MILE RUNNING
We are proud to announce the race has been selected for the 2024 CARA Chicago Racing Circuit!
View 2024 Results Here: https://www.athlinks.com/event/10879/results/Event/1081160/Results
Run for the Roses features a fast and flat course along closed neighborhood streets in Roselle. With a wide 30 foot starting line & free parking feet away from the start and finish line, this race is fun, fast, and convenient. Indoor and outdoor bathrooms are on site. Post-race refreshments are provided, along with a balloon artist for 2024, and as usual the 0.6k kids' race on the high school's track after the 5k.
T-SHIRTS: The deadline for guaranteed t-shirt availability has passed. Please check the registration page to view the remaining t-shirt sizes.
PACKET PICKUP will be from 2-6pm on Friday, May 31st, and from 12-4pm on Saturday, June 1st at:
* Xtra Mile Running, 31 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194 (SW corner of Schaumburg & Roselle Roads)
Race starts at 8am on Sunday, June 1st. RACEDAY REGISTRATION is available on site at Lake Park West High School until 7
* 500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Roselle, IL 60172
_Proceeds after expenses will go to support the Boys & Girls Club of North Central Illinois (formerly known as the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin). _
Races
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Run for the Roses 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
Flat & fast USATF Certified 5k course through the streets around Lake Park West High School in Roselle. Parking is on-site, race starts at 8am. Raceday registration is available until 7:45am. -
Kids' .6k Race - 12 & Under
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$11.60
Kids ages 12 & under can enjoy a chip timed .6k race, which starts at 9am on the northeast side of the Lake Park West High School campus parking lot. The course brings the kids onto the 400m track for one lap before finishing on the same spot as the 5k.
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