Cheers to New Year's 5k
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Event overview
Cheers to New Year's 5k Run/Walk is an in-person 5k event held on January 1, 2026 in Itasca, Illinois. The venue is Church Street Brewing Company at 1480 Industrial Drive, Unit C, Itasca, IL 60143. The event is New Year themed and includes locally produced craft beer at the finish.
Race details
The course starts and finishes at Church Street Brewing Company and is an out-and-back on paved roads that includes a loop around the lake. The course is described as flat. The race is chip timed and scored by J3 Timing, with results posted by the timing provider.
Logistics and extras
Registration price is listed as $35 and increases after December 3, 2025. Packet pickup is available the day of the event beginning one hour before the race. All participants receive a super soft t-shirt, a finisher medal, a chip-timed race bib, and a pint of craft beer. Age group awards are presented live for the top three in each 10-year category (1-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & over). The event supports the Fetching Tails Foundation. Parking is available at many businesses along Industrial Avenue and volunteers will direct traffic; lots closest to the brewery are expected to fill quickly. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
