Alpine Races 10 Mile

AUG
16
2026
Join the 46th annual Alpine Races in Lake Zurich on August 16, 2026, featuring USATF certified 10 Mile and 5k courses along town streets and the lake. Fun for all ages with youth races, kids runs, and scenic water stops.
Sun 16 Aug 2026
10 miles 5 kilometers

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Alpine Races 5k and 10 Mile : Lake Zurich, IL

The 46th annual Alpine Races take place on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Breezewald Park, 125 N Old Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047. The event includes USATF certified courses that run through town streets and along the shores of Lake Zurich. Gatorade and water will be available along the course. Dogs, strollers, bicycles, and rollerblades are not allowed. The race organizer does not issue refunds or defer entries for registrations made online, by mail, or on race weekend. The 10 Mile run is the 2026 Illinois RRCA Championship 10 Mile and was a 2025 CARA Racing Circuit Race.

Events and entries

  • 10 Mile
  • Adult 5k Run/Walk (open to ages 15 and over)
  • Youth 5k Run/Walk (open to ages 1-14)
  • Youth Mile (open to ages 1-14)
  • Kids Fun Runs (1/2 mi, 1/4 mi, or 100 yd dash; open to ages 1-14)

Registration for the listed events opens January 16, 2026. Some events show published entry fees on the organizer page.

Volunteers and club information

Volunteers are needed for packet pickup, water stops, and the finish area. The local Alpine Runners Club offers membership benefits mentioned by the organizer, including race discounts, marathon training programs with RRCA-certified coaches, scheduled long runs with pace groups, free water and Gatorade on Saturday runs, social runs and events, and guest speakers on running topics. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 mi
10 Mile
5 km
Youth 5k Run/walk
5 km
Adult 5k Run/walk
Youth Mile
Kids Fun Runs