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
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
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
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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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