Shake off the winter and run into spring at Miller Meadow Forest Preserve in Forest Park, IL! Choose from a 1 mile fun run, 5K, or 10K. All events are manually timed, and each participant receives a long-sleeve t-shirt and race bib.
Strollers are welcome and will start behind the runners to keep the course safe for everyone.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026
Packet Pickup: 7:30 AM at the start/finish area
1 Mile Fun Run: 8:00 AM
5K & 10K: 8:30 AM
Location: Miller Meadow South Forest Preserve, across from Loyola Hospital on 1st Avenue
Driving entrance: South of Roosevelt Rd off 1st Avenue
GPS: 41.8586078018831, -87.83214797774592
Race Check-In & Packet Pickup
All participants must check in on race morning.
Receive your race bib and t-shirt.
Race numbers must be worn on the front of your body. Pins provided.
Timing: Manually timed by volunteers at the start/finish.
Amenities
Aid Station: Water, fruit, and high-energy snacks.
Drop Bag Area: Near start/finish. Weather-proof packing recommended.
Family Tent: For diaper changes or feeding little ones.
Restrooms: Portable restrooms near start/finish.
Sustainability: Bring reusable hydration (bottles, vests, cups).
Awards
All finishers receive a medal.
Top Male & Female in the 5K and 10K earn special awards.
Parking
Free parking near start/finish.
Overflow parking available within Miller Meadow Forest Preserve.
Sign up
https://www.runrace.net/findarace.php?id=26060IL&tab=a3
FIT4MOM Members and this Winter session of Run Club participants please reach out to [email protected] to get a $10 off code for the whole family.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3452728-0
Booking: https://go.evvnt.com/3452728-2
