Skokie’s Backlot Dash 5K and 1/2 Mile Youth Color Run 2026 — Skokie, IL

Date
August 29, 2026
Location
Skokie, IL
Venue
5215 Oakton St
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$20.00 – $40.00
Events
5K Run/Walk, Kids Half Mile Color Fun Run (Registration Closed No addtional registrations will be taken either online or in person)
Includes
T-Shirt
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On Saturday, August 29. 2024, 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. Packet Pick-up: Thursday 8/27/26 9a-8:30p Weber Leisure Center 9300 Weber Park Place Skokie Friday 8/28/26 9a-3p Weber Leisure Center 9300 Weber Park Place Skokie Friday 8/28/26 5p-7p at Backlot Bash (by the intersection of Floral St and Oakton St.) Race Day 8/29/26 6:30a-7:45a 5215 Oakton St. Skokie (pick-up is inside the Backlot Bash grounds, at the beer tent on Oakton St) Race day registration: 6:30 am – 7:45 a.m. Kids ½ mile Fun Run 8 a.m. 5K race begins 8:30 a.m. The awards ceremony will follow 5K. 5K course will close promptly at 9:30 am and participants will be asked to move to the sidewalk to complete the race. Participants will receive the following: 5K Run • Chip timing • T-shirt • USATF certified course One Free Beer Kid's Run • T-shirt • Participation medal Age groups for races are as

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Skokie’s Backlot Dash 5K and 1/2 Mile Youth Color Run 2026 — Skokie, IL?

Skokie’s Backlot Dash 5K and 1/2 Mile Youth Color Run 2026 — Skokie, IL takes place on August 29, 2026. The race is held in Skokie, Illinois.

Where is Skokie’s Backlot Dash 5K and 1/2 Mile Youth Color Run 2026 — Skokie, IL held?

Skokie’s Backlot Dash 5K and 1/2 Mile Youth Color Run 2026 — Skokie, IL is held at 5215 Oakton St in Skokie, Illinois.

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