Blue Bridges 5K
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Blue Bridges 5K
The Blue Bridges 5K is a run and walk event held in Blue Island, Illinois, with the course following the Calumet Saganashkee Channel, commonly called the Cal-Sag. The route begins at the historic Guildhaus property on Canal Street, proceeds east along the channel, passes through neighborhood sections toward Fay’s Point Marina, and finishes back at the Guildhaus near a local market fair. The event includes a 5K distance.
Event logistics include a race lead on a bicycle, beverages available before the run and at a midway water station, and distance markers every half mile. Orange cups will be used for water and purple cups for sports drink. A complimentary gear check is provided for participants. A brief announcement and warmup stretches are scheduled on the morning of the event. The event is chip timed using RFID bib chips that must be worn on the front of the torso; results will be posted on the race website the following day.
Packet pickup is scheduled on multiple days the week before the event at 13307 Olde Western Ave, Blue Island, IL, and same-day pickup is available the morning of the event. Parking is noted at a public lot on Old Western Ave.
Race rules state no bikes, skates, or scooters on the course. Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted and will start with walkers. Awards will be given to the top three male and top three female finishers, and an overall winner will receive a prize.
The event raises funds to open a women's treatment center and to expand services and campus facilities to support people with substance use disorder. Several sponsorship opportunities with set fees are offered for signage, hydration, apparel, and bib placement. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
