SSW Running Club Club Challenge 5k
- Date Wed 5th August 2026
- Time 7:00PM CDT
- Location Tinley Park, Illinois
- Price $22.45
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting evening of competition and camaraderie at the SSW Running Club Club Challenge 5k, taking place on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in beautiful Tinley Park, Cook County. This annual event invites running clubs from across the Chicagoland area to form three-person teams—either all male, all female, or co-ed—across various divisions, including high school, open, and masters categories. Participants will race through the picturesque trails of Yankee Woods, with the starting line conveniently located near 166th & Central Ave.
Runners will compete for glory as the times of the top three finishers from each team are combined to crown the champions in each division. Plus, unattached runners are also welcome to join in the excitement! The race kicks off at 7:00 PM, and afterward, participants can celebrate their achievements at an awards ceremony held at Oliver's in Oak Forest, where they can enjoy a complimentary appetizer. With awards for the top three overall finishers and the best in multiple age groups, this event promises to be a highlight of the summer running season. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and connect with fellow runners!
Runners will compete for glory as the times of the top three finishers from each team are combined to crown the champions in each division. Plus, unattached runners are also welcome to join in the excitement! The race kicks off at 7:00 PM, and afterward, participants can celebrate their achievements at an awards ceremony held at Oliver's in Oak Forest, where they can enjoy a complimentary appetizer. With awards for the top three overall finishers and the best in multiple age groups, this event promises to be a highlight of the summer running season. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and connect with fellow runners!
Organiser's Description
The Homewood Flossmoor Community Running Club challenges all Chicagoland Clubs to compete in the 4th annual South-Southwest Suburban Club Challenge.
_AREA CLUBS CAN FORM 3 PERSON TEAMS OF ALL MALES, ALL FEMALES, OR CO-ED- BOTH FOR HIGH SCHOOL, OPEN, AND MASTERS. THE TIMES OF THE THREE FINISHERS WILL BE ADDED UP TO DETERMINE THE CHAMPIONS IN EACH DIVISION._
Unattached runners are welcome.
Following the race participants can receive one free appetizer at our awards ceremony at Oliver's in Oak Forest [https://www.oliversbargrill.com/oak-forest-menus/] starting at 8:00 PM.
Email bob@ilpreptoptiming to get your club registered and receive a $15 discount for members of your club.
This Wednesday evening race kicks off at 7:00 PM and runs through the trails of Yankee Woods.
The Start and Finish of the race is at Yankee Woods, approximately 166th & Central Ave. in Tinley Park.
Top three overall individuals will receive awards, as well as the top three in each of the following age groups:
14 & Under
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70 & Older
_AREA CLUBS CAN FORM 3 PERSON TEAMS OF ALL MALES, ALL FEMALES, OR CO-ED- BOTH FOR HIGH SCHOOL, OPEN, AND MASTERS. THE TIMES OF THE THREE FINISHERS WILL BE ADDED UP TO DETERMINE THE CHAMPIONS IN EACH DIVISION._
Unattached runners are welcome.
Following the race participants can receive one free appetizer at our awards ceremony at Oliver's in Oak Forest [https://www.oliversbargrill.com/oak-forest-menus/] starting at 8:00 PM.
Email bob@ilpreptoptiming to get your club registered and receive a $15 discount for members of your club.
This Wednesday evening race kicks off at 7:00 PM and runs through the trails of Yankee Woods.
The Start and Finish of the race is at Yankee Woods, approximately 166th & Central Ave. in Tinley Park.
Top three overall individuals will receive awards, as well as the top three in each of the following age groups:
14 & Under
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70 & Older
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