Summer Solstice 4 Mile Road Race & 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Friday, June 23, 2023
Past event
8:00 PM CDT
Yorkville, Illinois
$40.00–$45.00 · 4 races
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Summer Solstice 4 Mile Road Race and 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk on Friday, June 23, 2023, in the vibrant heart of Yorkville, Kendall! This exhilarating event, in partnership with the Yorkville High School Distance program, invites participants of all ages to embrace the spirit of summer with a scenic four-mile run that starts and finishes at Bicentennial Park. The race kicks off at 8:00 AM, with pre-race packet pickup available the evening before from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM and on race day from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking for a fun way to stay active, this event offers something for everyone. Register early for just $40, which includes a coveted solstice beer token (for participants 21 and over), a $5 discount towards festival entrance, and an exclusive t-shirt! All finishers will receive a medal to commemorate their achievement. With a lovely out-and-back course that showcases the beauty of Yorkville, this race promises to be a highlight of your summer. Don’t miss out on the fun and community spirit—mark your calendar, gather your friends and
Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking for a fun way to stay active, this event offers something for everyone. Register early for just $40, which includes a coveted solstice beer token (for participants 21 and over), a $5 discount towards festival entrance, and an exclusive t-shirt! All finishers will receive a medal to commemorate their achievement. With a lovely out-and-back course that showcases the beauty of Yorkville, this race promises to be a highlight of your summer. Don’t miss out on the fun and community spirit—mark your calendar, gather your friends and
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Races
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4 Mile Race
Includes T-Shirt
Entries closed8:00 PM CDT
$45.00
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2 Mile Race
Includes T-Shirt
Entries closed8:00 PM CDT
$45.00
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Summer Solstice Virtual 4 Mile Race
VirtualEntries closed8:00 PM CDT
$40.00
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Summer Solstice Virtual 2 Mile Race
VirtualEntries closed8:00 PM CDT
$40.00
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.
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.
Location
102 E. Van Emmon St., Yorkville, 60560, IL, United States
Summer Solstice 4 Mile Road Race & 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk
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