Blue Bridges 5K 2026 — Blue Island, IL

Kids are welcome to join! Bring the whole family! There will be a race lead on bike for runners & walkers. We will provide beverages before the race and also at the water station at the halfway point for participants. We will provide orange paper cups for water and purple paper cups for sports drinks. We will also provide a complimentary gear check for all participants. There will be distance markers at every half mile of the race to indicate where you are. We will give a quick announcement then a warmup stretches starting at 8:30am. Packet Pickup Dates & Times September 12: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM September 16: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM September 17: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM September 18: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Pick up location is 13307 Olde Western Ave St, Blue Island, IL 60406. Please enter through the back door, off Jack King Way. If you can not make this day, you may pick up your packet the day of the event at 8am. After the race is completed, we will announce awards and prizes. Race Rules: NO bikes, skates or scooters. Strollers are permitted but will start with the walkers, not runners. Wheelchairs are also permitted and will begin with the walkers. This race will be a chip-timed event. We will also display times on our race website the following day, be sure to check out your time! Our timing company will be using RFID Bib Chips which will need to be worn on the front of your torso. Awards: First, second & third placed by a male will receive an award. First, second & third placed by a female will receive an award. Overall winner will receive a prize. Event Day Parking: Public Parking Lot - 13357 Old Western Ave. Refund Policy: There will no refunds for this event. If this event is canceled, you will receive an email notification with information to reschedule. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to the Guildhaus office by email or phone at info@guildhaus.org 708-385-3228