Summer Solstice 4 Mile Road Race & 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk

  • Date Sat 22nd June 2024
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Yorkville, Illinois
  • Price $40.00 - $45.00
  • Races 4 races

Event summary

Get ready to celebrate the longest day of the year at the Summer Solstice 4 Mile Road Race and 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in the vibrant downtown of Yorkville, Kendall! This exciting event, in partnership with the Yorkville High School Distance program, kicks off at 8:00 AM, with pre-race packet pickup available the day before and on race day from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to get active, you can choose between the challenging four-mile race or the more leisurely two-mile fun run/walk.

Participants can enjoy an out-and-back course that showcases the beauty of Yorkville, starting and finishing at the corner of Hydraulic and Mill streets. Preregistration is just $40, which includes a t-shirt, a solstice beer token (for those 21 and older), and a discount towards festival entrance. Plus, every finisher will receive a medal to commemorate their achievement! Don't miss out on this fantastic community event filled with fun, fitness, and festivities. Mark your calendars for June 22nd and join us for a memorable celebration of summer!

Organiser's Description

_In partnership with the Yorkville High School Distance program, you'll be able to participate in a Summer Solstice four-mile run commencing and finishing right in the heart of Downtown Yorkville._

Pre-race packet pick up @ race finish/start line on Friday from 5:30pm-7pm. Bicentennial Park, near the damn in downtown Yorkville.

Day-of registration and packet pickup begins at 6:30 AM. and concludes 7:30 AM. The race begins at 8:00 AM.

Preregistration cost is $40 which includes one (1) solstice beer token (21+, redeemable from participating vendors), $5 discount towards festival entrance ticket, and a t-shirt.

Medals will be awarded for ALL finishers.

_YOU MAY RUN THIS RACE VIRTUALLY_ (virtual racers are ineligible for age group awards)

_PLEASE NOTE: No refunds are given for this race_.

Event details and schedule

Online preregistration ends June 21, 2024 at 8am CDT.

The race begins at 8 AM, Saturday June 22nd.

Registration after June 21st 8am, will be $45 cash/credit. Packet pickup begins Friday at 5:30pm-7pm and Saturday at 6:30am-7:30am. No checks please.

SCHEDULE: Pre-race packet pick up: Friday 5:30pm-7pm, Day of registration and packet pickup: 6:30am-7:30am
Race begins: 8 AM

COURSE INFO: Primarily an out-and-back course, with a loop that turns you around to come back toward the start/finish. The Course begins and ends at the corner of Hydraulic and Mill streets, and runs out-and-back down Van Emmon Street.

PARKING: There are multiple parking lots around downtown Yorkville, but plan on giving yourself some time to park and walk over to the event/information/registration/packet pick-up area.

There is a small pavilion near the pedestrian bridge at Bicentennial Park. All packet pickup, registration, and all age-group awards will be located there.

AWARDS

Awards will be handed out at the race registration tent at Bicentennial Riverfront Park, E Hydraulic St, Yorkville.

Races

  • 4 Mile Race

    Includes T-Shirt

    Sat 22nd June 2024 (9:00AM EDT)

    $45.00

    CLOSED
  • 2 Mile Race

    Includes T-Shirt

    Sat 22nd June 2024 (9:00AM EDT)

    $45.00

    CLOSED
  • Summer Solstice Virtual 4 Mile Race

    $40.00

    CLOSED
  • Summer Solstice Virtual 2 Mile Race

    $40.00

    CLOSED

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Location

102 E. Van Emmon St., Yorkville, 60560, IL, United States

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