Raceway 5K
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Event
The Raceway 5K/3K is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Raceway Woods Forest Preserve in Carpentersville, Illinois. The course uses the former Meadowdale International Speedway area at the northwest corner of Route 31 and Main Street/Huntley Road. Distances offered include:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 3K Run/Walk
- Virtual 5K/3K Run
The virtual option allows participants to run a chosen course anytime during the month of August and includes an option that covers shipping of the race shirt.
Details
Registration fees are presented in tiered pricing with early bird, regular, and race day rates; listed fees are inclusive of mandatory charges. The 5K and 3K have matching posted fee tiers. Race day registration and packet pick up is available near the starting line for an additional fee; pre-race packet pick up details are to be announced. Organizers advise allowing time to reach registration from parking areas.
Awards include top three overall male and female finishers, age-group awards for 14 & under, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, and 60 & over, a top team award based on the first five finishers, and a Top Dog category. Proceeds support charities of the Rotary Club of Carpentersville, including the Carpentersville F.I.S.H. Food Pantry and Operation Warm. Virtual participants can record results using a tracking app or submit manual results. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
