Race for the Gold 5K

LOCATION 
Town Center Park
301 Columbia Lane
Gilberts, IL 60136

RACE
April 19, Race for the Gold returns to Gilberts. This community favorite is back and better than ever with a 5K course starting and finishing at Town Center Park. This year Cross Kicks Fitness will also be on site hosting the Youth Performance Zone, where their trainers will guide kids through fun speed and agility stations and athletic challenges.

BENEFICIARY
All proceeds from the event help support local youth programs, school supplies and equipment for the Gilberts Elementary School students.

5K ENTRY 
March 1 – March 16 – $30 
March 17 – April 12 – $$35
April 13 thru Race Day $45

EVENT SCHEDULE
Race Day Packet Pick Up/Registration – 6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m at Town Center Park
5k Race Start – 8:00 a.m.
Youth Performance Zone 9:00am
Awards – 9:30 a.m.

AMENITIES
Shirts are guaranteed for all pre-registered participants. Shirts not guaranteed on race day. Food & refreshments will be provided. Check your kids in at the Kids Corral while you run the race – supervised by GES teachers and staff.

FINISHER MEDAL
All participants receive finisher medals

AWARDS
Top overall male and female and top 3 male and female age groups will receive awards. Age groups include 8 & under, 9-11, 12-13, 14-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over

TIMING & SCORING
Race will be timed and scored with a disposable chip provided, which will be attached to the back of the bib.