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Blue Bridges 5K takes place at 2413 Canal St in Blue Island, Illinois on September 19, 2026. The race starts at 9:00 AM and covers the 5K distance. Entry fees range from $40 to $600 depending on your registration option. Blue Island is located in the Chicago metropolitan area, making it accessible for runners throughout the region. If you're targeting a fall 5K in the Chicago area, this event offers a straightforward racing opportunity with flexible entry-level pricing alongside premium registration tiers.
From the Race Organizer
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. We will have packet pick up TBD. Pick up location is 13307 Olde Western Ave St, Blue Island, IL 60406. 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. Parking instructions for 5K event VOLUNTEERS WILL BE ON HAND TO ASSIST YOU THE PARKING FOR OUR 5K EVENT WILL ONCE AGAIN BE UNDER THE WESTERN AVE BRIDGE OFF BROADWAY RD BETWEEN OLDE WESTERN AND REXFORD DR. WHEN APROACHING FROM ETHER OLDE WESTERN FROM THE WEST OR FROM ASHALND AVE FROM THE EAST PLEASE PROCEED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BRIDGE WHERE VOLUNTEERS WILL BE ON HAND TO DIRECT YOU IN PARKING. BE ADVISED THAT THERE MAY BE SOME PARKING ON SIDE STREETS SURRINDING THE GUILDHAUS BUT PLEASE PAY ATTION TO ANY RESCRICTIONS THAT ARE IN PLACE. PLEASE BE SAFE AND COURTIOUS LET US HELP YOU. 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
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 19.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Blue Island, IL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
Blue Bridges 5K 2026 — Blue Island, IL takes place on September 19, 2026. The race is held in Blue Island, Illinois.
Where is Blue Bridges 5K 2026 — Blue Island, IL held?
Blue Bridges 5K 2026 — Blue Island, IL is held at 2413 Canal St in Blue Island, Illinois.
Where can I find hotels near Blue Bridges 5K 2026 — Blue Island, IL?
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