On Saturday, August 26, 2017, Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and Kid's Run will be held in Downtown Skokie (in and around the grounds of Skokie's Backlot Bash) and will include a half mile kids run.
Race day registration: 6 – 8:00 a.m.
Kids ½ mile Fun Run at 8:00 a.m.
5K race begins at 8:30 a.m.
Awards ceremony will follow 5K
Participants will receive the following:
5K Run
• Chip timing
• T-shirt
• Reusable bag
• Water Bottle
Kid's Run
• Baseball cap
• Reusable bag
• Participation medal
• Ice cream following the race
A USATF-certified course
Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K is a USATF certified race. Dash organizers have agreed to adhere to and uphold USTAF’s best practices guidelines, which embody the highest standards for quality, safety and comfort for participants in a road race.
Recommended age groups for certified races are as follows: Male and female – 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85 and over.
Pre-race packet pick-up
Packet pickup will be available on August 25 & 26 at Fitness First!, 9300 Weber Park Place, Skokie, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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