Beer Vs Wine 5K

JUL

18

2026

A themed 5K at Busse Woods Forest Preserve on July 18, 2026, pairing a chip-timed run with a Saturday afternoon party atmosphere; registration includes a double-sided finisher medal, two drink tickets for 21+, age-group prizes, DJ and photos.

Sat 18 Jul 2026

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Website

5 kilometers

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Beer Vs Wine 5K (Chicago Area)

The Beer Vs Wine 5K is an organized running event on July 18, 2026, held at Busse Forest - Busse Lake Boating Center Picnic Grove #25 in Elk Grove, Illinois. The event combines a chipped, timed 5K with a Saturday afternoon party atmosphere and features scenery from Busse Woods Forest Preserve.

Participants can vote during registration for Beer or Wine. The 5K entry includes a double-sided finisher medal with beer and wine sides, two drink tickets for participants aged 21 and over, age group prizes, free photos, snacks, and a party DJ. The 5K is chip timed.

Registration for the 5K opens on 2026-05-16 and closes on 2026-06-13. The published registration fee for the 5K is $32.99.

Other event options listed include a noncompetitive entry labeled "0.0K (No 5K)" with a separate registration period and fee.

Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.