The Five-0 5K Race
Join the Lake County Municipal League in this 5K (3.1 mile) race open to all ages. All proceeds will benefit The 100 Club of Chicago. The 100 Club of Chicago provides for the families of first responders who have lost their lives in the line of duty. This membership based organization offers several forms of financial assistance, access to resources and moral support. All sworn federal, state, county and local first responders stationed in Cook, McHenry, and Lake Counties are included.
All participants will receive a shirt and finish line goodies. ORDERS PLACED AFTER APRIL 19 ARE NOT GUARANTEED A SHIRT. This chip timed race will be a 5K loop on the fast paced trail of Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome. Strollers are allowed for walkers only. No other wheels are allowed on the course.
Thank you to our generous race sponsors: Waukegan Police Department, North Chicago Police Department, Quicket Solutions, Baxter & Woodman, AT&T, Christopher B. Burke Engineering, CivilTech, and Jewel Osco.
Pre-race Packet pick up will be held on Friday, May 3, 2019 from 2-5pm at Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center located at 2007 N. Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach. ***Early packet pick up is strongly encouraged.
Race day registration and packet pick up is not encouraged, but will be available from 7:30-8:45 am. The race will begin at 9 am. Awards to the top three male and female finishers will be presented at 10:15 am.
All participants are required to read and sign the event waiver form on the registration form to be considered a participant.
This event is Chip timed. Your chip is integrated into your bib number. Your bib number must be worn on the outside of shirt, clearly visible in the stomach area.
There will be no gear check as parking is close to the start/finish.
Headphones are allowed, hoever it is the participant’s responsibility to make sure that they do not impair their ability to hear and detect present or potential hazards and dangers.
If at any time you are in need of assistance throughout the event please notify a volunteer or course monitor.
Course conditions may vary. Course could be icy, snowy, wet or have other variable surfaces.
The race will happen in rain or shine. No refunds are available.
