Pleasant Prairie周辺の5Kレース

The Wisconsin Cheese Run is a running event in Muskego Park, with options around 1 km, 3.2 km, and 5 km. It is designed for runners, walkers, and kids, making the field broader than a standard road race lineup. A ruck option offers a strength-focused alternative to the regular run or walk. The event begins at Muskego Park. Every finisher receives a free stick of cheese, and children get an additional cheesy finisher surprise. Wisconsin also has a related cheese-branded race history in Hilbert, where the Cheesehead Run used certified 5K and half marathon courses from Main Street through Calumet County countryside toward Forest Junction, with the half marathon returning on the Fox River Trail.

The Centre Club 5k is a run/walk at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville, Illinois, offering both 5k and 1-mile options. The 1-mile event begins before the 5k, accommodating walkers, newer runners, and those seeking a more challenging pace. The course follows the preserve's paths at 16400 W Buckley Road, encircling the lake. Advocate Condell Medical Center established the event to raise funds supporting health and wellness initiatives for patients, staff, and community members throughout Lake County. Separate registration fees apply for the 1-mile and 5k distances.

The Richardson Farm Fall 5K & 10K is an obstacle-course race at Richardson Farm in Spring Grove, Illinois, featuring a corn maze. Participants can select a timed or untimed 5K, a 10K, a 5K route through the farm, a 1 Mile Adventure Run for families, and children’s events including a 100-meter maze dash. The 5K route runs inside Richardson Farm’s corn maze, described as the World’s Largest Corn Maze. The path is marked but includes numerous turns, offering a puzzle-like experience rather than a typical road race. Families have a shorter adventure run, and the variety of timed, untimed, children’s, and walk-friendly options accommodates a range of participants.

The Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Dash is a late-October Halloween race morning in Palatine, Illinois, featuring a timed 5K, a Kids Dash, and a virtual 5K option. The Kids Dash begins at 8:30 AM for children ages 1 to 12, with the 5K starting at 9:00 AM. It is designed for families and runners alike: adults receive a long-sleeve dri-fit shirt, finisher medal, timing bib, and a drink or beer with a sandwich at Tap House Grill, while Kids Dash participants get a shirt, bib, medal, pumpkin, and a drink with a half sandwich. The race begins from the Adrenaline Special Events office area in Palatine, offering free parking at the Gateway Center Garage and Palatine Parking Deck. Tap House Grill hosts the post-race activities, including the after party, awards ceremony, and costume contest. Awards are presented to the top three overall male and female 5K finishers and the top three male and female runners in age groups from 10 and under through 85 and over. The costume contest has group, duo, kids, and individual categories, and the official charity partner is The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwest Suburbs.

A Spooktacular 5K - Trick or Trunk is a Halloween-themed 5K run/walk at Campus Park in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. The race begins in the evening, following a free Trunk or Treat, functioning as a family Halloween outing with a timed 3.1-mile run. It is a Glow Run and a night race; runners should wear lights, bright colors, and costumes. The course follows paved trails within the park, with parking available on the grounds and race-day packet pickup before the start. The event is set up for both adults and kids: awards are given to the top three male and female finishers, age-group winners are recognized in five-year brackets starting at age 10, and there is also a 9-and-under category. The Halloween theme is integrated, with adult and child costume contest winners selected separately. The referral system allows runners to earn registration credit by inviting friends to the 5K.

The Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk is a late-October 5K in Wheeling. It welcomes runners and walkers on the same course and is structured as a family event. Strollers and wagons are permitted, but pets are not. The race utilizes professional chip timing for official results. The route crosses Heritage Park and extends onto Wheeling streets, featuring music and entertainment along the way. Following the finish, participants can remain for awards, additional music, food, a refreshment table, participation medals, first-place awards, and complimentary photo downloads from the event.

The Nikki Cozzi-Carso Scholarship Annual 5K starts at 10am at Deer Grove-East Picnic Grove #4 in Palatine, Illinois. This community race welcomes runners, walkers, and canicross teams. Dogs are permitted, and participants can choose between the 5K trail or a paved route. Canicross participants must use appropriate hands-free equipment: a waist belt, a 1.5- to 2-meter bungee line, and a sport or pulling harness fitted for the dog. All proceeds benefit the Nikki Cozzi-Carso Scholarship Fund, providing financial aid to local Catholic school students. The race occurs during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month; participants are encouraged to wear purple. Awards will be presented to top finishers, including canine competitors. Refreshments and community activities will be available at the finish area. Registered participants will receive race merchandise, with shirts for runners and walkers and hats for canicrossers.

The Abominable Trail Race takes place at Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures, featuring woods, hills, and various distance options suitable for casual walkers and runners seeking a challenging outing. The available race distances are 5K, 10K, 15K, and 30K, with the shorter distances welcoming participants of all skill levels. The 30K Challenge, the longest event, can be completed individually or as a relay by teams of two, three, or four. This is the fourth year for the race, and it offers a clearly marked course, chip timing, complimentary action photos, an Abominable shirt, a finisher medal, and a beverage at the end.

The St. Leonard Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving 5K in Muskego, Wisconsin, with four event options for people who want different ways to join the morning. It is built as a community race rather than a bare-bones run, with chip timing for runners, colorful wicking shirts, refreshments, a DJ, participant ribbons, and age-group awards in ten-year brackets. The course tours historic Pioneer Drive and then moves through wide subdivision streets in Muskego. Runners get two water stations, sentries at most intersections, and plenty of cowbells along the way, so the race has the feel of a local holiday tradition with families, casual runners, and more competitive 5K participants sharing the same Thanksgiving start.

The Burlington Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk takes place on Thanksgiving morning in Burlington, Wisconsin. This straightforward 5k course starts and finishes at 400 McCanna Parkway, accommodating both runners and walkers. The event focuses on a family-friendly holiday tradition, not solely on competitive times. Thrivent Shoreline Group and Southern Lakes Area Love Inc sponsor the race. The event includes fundraising efforts, with $2,881 raised toward a $5,000 goal.

Racine's Turkey Trot 5K begins at Festival Park on Thanksgiving morning with a 9:00 AM start and same-day registration. The course is a flat 5K along Racine's lakefront, designed for both recreational and competitive runners, accommodating those aiming for a fast time and those simply wanting to be active before their meal. The route utilizes the Lake Michigan Pathway and passes Racine landmarks like North Beach and the River Walk, featuring no hills. Following the run, participants, their families, and friends are invited to Festival Hall for a complimentary Thanksgiving meal served from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event benefits local charities, and runners can bring food donations via Racine County Bank. Practical amenities include indoor heated bathrooms, a welcome feature for a late November race in Wisconsin.