Hop into Spring at the New Winnetka Bunny Hop Dash 5k! Join us on April 4, 2026 for a family fun 5k on the Green Bay trail! Start time waves - 8am and 9:00am Rolling start- Bunny Ears included for kids at Finish Line! SCHEDULE Everyone is Required to Pick Up Packets. Friends can pick up friends packets. PLEASE Email us large groups. No Race Day SUNDAY, MARCH 29 10:30 AM – 4:00PM – Packet Pickup @ Road Runner Sports (Ednes Plaza), 3232 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 FRIDAY, APRIL 3 1:00pm – 4:00PM – Packet Pickup @ Road Runner Sports (Ednes Plaza), 3232 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 SATURDAY, APRIL 4 7:15 AM RACE DAY REGISTRATION Race Day Registration: Cash or Check only: Carpe Diem Races. RACE MORNING 8:00 AM 1st wave ON THE TRAIL - Rolling start 8:30 AM 2nd Wave 9:00 AM 3rd wave starts -- No Water Station. - post race water will be at finish line and up at the main building area No AWARDS, but all kids receive a #1 medal and bunny ears at Finish Line RESULTS: Results are posted on
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for April 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Winnetka, 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
