The LeaderShop's La Grange Rocks 5k Run & Family Fun

Friday, June 7, 2024 Past event
8:00 PM CDT
La Grange, Illinois
$22.20–$38.10 · 3 races
5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the La Grange Rocks 5K Run & Family Fun event on Friday, June 7, 2024, in La Grange, Cook County! This year marks a special celebration as The LeaderShop commemorates 47 years of service to the community, while the La Grange Rocks 5K turns 22 years old. Join us for an evening filled with family activities, including crafts, games, face painting, and live music, ensuring a memorable experience for everyone.

The event features three all-ages racing opportunities: a one-lap race, a one-mile race, and the main 5K run, all designed to be inclusive for families. Parents can run alongside their kids in the shorter races, and those with strollers or mobility devices are welcome in all events. Plus, with money raised supporting vital youth programming, including after-school initiatives and summer camps, your participation makes a difference. Don't miss out on this fantastic community gathering—mark your calendars for June 7 and be part of the fun in La Grange!

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Races

  • 5k Run

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt (included in cost)

    This event is open to individuals of all ages and abilities. Wheelchairs and strollers allowed, but will be asked to start in the back of the line. Your time will not start until you cross the start line.

    8:00 PM CDT

    $38.10

    Entries closed
  • One Mile Run (All Ages)

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    This event is open to individuals of all ages and abilities. Wheelchairs and strollers allowed. Parents are allowed to run with their children free of cost.

    7:15 PM CDT

    $22.20

    Entries closed
  • One Lap (All Ages)

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    This event is open to individuals of all ages and abilities. Wheelchairs and strollers allowed.

    7:00 PM CDT

    $22.20

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

This year, The LeaderShop is celebrating 47 YEARS of service to this community and our LA GRANGE ROCKS 5K is turning 22 YEARS OLD.

Join us for an evening of family fun (crafts, activities, face-painting, games & more), live music, and three _all ages_ racing events. Strollers and wheelchairs/mobility devices allowed during every event. Family & group discounts available, contact Catherine LeBeau at [email protected] or call (708)579-5898.

5:00 | FAMILY FUN BEGINS

Games, Crafts, Activities, and Special "Celebrity" Guests

6:00 | ONE LAP RACE

Parents are allowed to run the one lap with their children free of charge.

6:15 | ONE MILE RACE

Parents are allowed to run the one mile with their children free of charge.

7:00 | 5K RUN

Kids in strollers racing with their parents in the 5K do not need to be registered. Money raised from this event goes to support The LeaderShop's youth programming including our After School Programs, free Mentoring Program, low-cost Summer Camp, Volunteer Initiatives, and Youth Leadership Programs. We believe that youth programming should be affordable and accessible to all families. For more information on our current programming, please go to theleadershop.org.

PACKET PICK UP INFORMATION:

Wednesday, June 512:00 Noon to 7:00 PM.
Thursday, June 612:00 Noon to 5:00 PM.
The LeaderShop, 4903 Willow Springs Road, La Grange (across from LTHS South)

IF NECESSARY, you may pick up your packet on Friday, June 7: 4:00 to 5:30 PM at LTHS practice field located at Cossitt and Gilbert Avenues, La Grange

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 11:59 ON JUNE 6TH.
But don't worry. You can still register for all three events by coming to the LTHS North Campus Soccer Field (Cossitt and Gilbert) between 4:00-6:00 on June 9th prior to the event start. Day of registration will be $45 for 5K and $20 for each of the kid's races. You will be able to pay with cash (please bring exact amount) or card.

RACE RESULTS CAN BE VIEWED HERE! https://www.athlinks.com/event/379431/results/Event/1078233/Results

Location

1401 W Elm Ave, La Grange, 60525, IL, United States

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