Registration
Registration for the Champion of Trees 10K opens on Tuesday, February 2.
Champion of Trees 10K Fundraising Participant
In addition to complimentary race registration, fundraising participants will receive a number of benefits when they commit to raising $250 or more.
Virtual Champion of Trees 10K
You can support the Arboretum from afar by completing the Champion of Trees 10K race distance at a location and date of your choosing. No matter when or where you run, you can support The Morton Arboretum’s vision of a greener, healthier, more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together.
Virtual participants may complete the race distance in any location. They will also receive a free Arboretum admission code to complete the distance on Arboretum grounds.
Race results for virtual participants will be recorded in the Arboretum’s RunSignUp platform.
Registration
Registration for the virtual Champion of Trees 10K opens on Tuesday, February 2.
Virtual 10K participants will receive their race packets and race apparel via mail, free of charge. Each packet includes a Chronotrack race bib, safety pins, and a commemorative T-shirt.
Race Packet Pickup and Mailing
Each race packet includes a Chronotrack race bib, safety pins, and race apparel.
For an additional fee, participants in the on-site race can choose to receive their race packet by mail or retrieve it in person on race day.
Participants in the virtual 10K will receive their race packets and apparel via mail free of charge.
Questions about registering for the 2027 Champion of Trees 10K? Contact races@mortonarb.org.
Race Apparel
Commemorative Champion of Trees 10K race apparel is included with registration.
Sizing is adult unisex. Race apparel items have a nontapered fit. Please note that children’s sizing is not available.
Participants may opt out of receiving commemorative race apparel and dedicate their full registration cost to support the Arboretum’s vision of a greener, healthier, more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together.
Accordion List
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Awards will be given to the top three overall male, female, and nonbinary finishers, as well as the top three male, female, and nonbinary finishers in the following age groups: 14 and under; 15 to 19; 20 to 24; 25 to 29; 30 to 34; 35 to 39; 40 to 44; 45 to 49; 50 to 54; 55 to 59; 60 to 64; 65 to 69; 70 to 74; 75 to 79; 80 and up.
The top three overall finishers in each age group can pick up their awards at the Race Awards tent from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Top overall male, female, and nonbinary winners do not qualify for an additional medal in their age bracket.
The top three overall winners in the male, female, and nonbinary categories are determined by gun time. Age division winners are determined by chip time.
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Children must be registered to participate in the race and receive a T-shirt. There is no separate youth registration fee or youth sizing of T-shirts. Registration is not required for children in strollers.
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Gear check is available for free to race participants. Gear will be checked according to bib number. The Morton Arboretum is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Please do not check anything of value.
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Free parking is available on-site at The Morton Arboretum. Participants must start the race at 8:00 a.m.; early arrival by 7:30 a.m. is strongly recommended. Please allow plenty of time to park and walk from parking areas.
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Motorized vehicles, bicycles, roller skates, and pets are prohibited on the race course.
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Spectators can cheer on friends and family at the start/finish line. Spectators receive free entry if they arrive prior to 9:00 a.m. Spectators arriving after 9:00 a.m. will need to purchase Arboretum general admission.
Spectators are welcome to join participants at the postrace party and can enjoy the Arboretum grounds after the race.
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Strollers are permitted. Participants pushing strollers must line up behind runners and walkers at the start line. Volunteers will direct participants with strollers where to line up.
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Large digital clocks will be stationed throughout the course. Finish line times will also be displayed on digital clocks.
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Granola bars, bananas, and Boxed Water will be provided at the finish line.
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Portable restrooms will be available near the start line. Restrooms are also available inside the Visitor Center.
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Do you have athletic shoes that you no longer need? The Morton Arboretum, in partnership with Dick Pond Athletics, will be accepting used athletic shoes during packet pickup and on-site on race day. Visit the shoe recycling tent near the start/finish line on race day to drop off shoes. All shoes received during packet pickup and race day are donated to the Reuse-A-Shoe Program.
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Cups of water will be available at the start line and at two stations on the course.
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The race will take place rain or shine. In the case of an emergency, participants will be notified by 6:00 a.m. on race morning via email with event updates. Notifications will also be posted on the website and The Morton Arboretum’s Facebook page.
