Kicking off at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 19, the Firefly 3K offers a fun fitness challenge and a chance to enjoy stunning sunset views at The Morton Arboretum.
The Firefly 3K course will follow the main paved road on the Arboretum’s East Side, moving through the Arboretum’s tree and plant collections, and down Frost Hill. The course is relatively flat and well-suited for runners, walkers, and wheelchair users of all experience levels.
Event Highlights
Participants can run the Firefly 3K at the Arboretum or participate virtually by completing the course distance at another location and logging the results online.
All Firefly 3K race participants will receive branded Firefly Race Series apparel.
Participants and spectators are invited to attend an evening postrace party with a live DJ, glowsticks, a disco ball, and refreshments.
Race results will be shared online via Athlinks.
The Firefly 3K is not a competitive event and will not feature race awards.
Registration Details
Registration will open Saturday, April 18.
Registration must be completed online through RunSignUp.
Your registration and participation in the Firefly 3K supports the Arboretum’s vision of a greener, healthier, more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together.
Registration
Registration will open soon.
Registration in the Firefly 3K includes a branded apparel item and invitation to a postrace party.
Your registration and participation in the Firefly Race Series supports the Arboretum’s vision of a greener, healthier, more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together.
Virtual Participation
Support the Arboretum’s vision no matter when or where you run by participating virtually in the Firefly 3K. As a virtual participant, you’ll complete the course distance at a location of your choosing and log your results online via the Arboretum’s RunSignUp platform.
Virtual Firefly 3K participants may complete the race distance at The Morton Arboretum from Friday, June 5, through Friday, June 19, and will enjoy free Arboretum admission during that period.
Race packets and apparel will be sent to virtual participants via mail, free of charge.
Your registration and virtual participation supports the Arboretum’s vision of a greener, healthier, more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together.
Postrace Party
After the Firefly 3K, participants and spectators can enjoy the evening at the Arboretum with a postrace party.
This exclusive event features a light show, a live DJ, a disco ball, blacklights, fun glow items, and one free alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverage for race participants and spectators.
Additional snacks, alcoholic beverages, and nonalcoholic beverages will be available to purchase.
Spectator Admission
Invite your friends and family to cheer you on as you take on the Firefly 3K!
Those attending the Firefly 3K as spectators on Friday, June 19, must purchase spectator admission tickets online in advance. Firefly 3K spectator tickets are available at a cost of $25 each.
Firefly 3K spectator admission includes afterhours admission to the Arboretum on Friday, June 19, to attend the race and access to the Firefly 3K postrace party, as well as a pair of light-up laces and one free alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverage.
Spectators are not required to be accompanied by a Firefly 3K race participant when entering the Arboretum.
Race Packet Pickup and Mailing
Race packets include a Chronotrack race bib, safety pins, and race apparel items.
Free pickup of your race packet prior to race day is available at Dick Pond Athletics in Lisle, IL from Friday, June 5, through Thursday, June 12, during store hours, and on Friday, June 13, until 1:00 p.m.
On-site race participants who register by Sunday, June 1 can opt to have their race packet mailed for a fee of $10. Those who register on Monday, June 2 or later can pick up their packet for free at Dick Pond Athletics or on race day for a fee of $10. Packet pickup on race day is at 6:30 p.m.
Virtual participants will receive their race packets and apparel via mail, free of charge. Registration for virtual races is now closed.
Firefly Race Series Apparel
A branded running shirt featuring The Morton Arboretum and Firefly Race Series logos is included in registration.
When registering, participants will have the option to choose between a pink or white T-shirt. Pink shirts have an adult tapered fit; white shirts are sized adult unisex. Pink shirts are available for a limited time only, while supplies last. Please note that children’s sizing is not available.
Both shirts are made from breathable, moisture-wicking 100% polyester interlock fabric with PosiCharge® technology to prevent fading.
Race Details and Policies
Read below for details about what to expect before, during, and after race day.
Firefly 3K Course Map
The Firefly 3K course will follow the main paved road on the Arboretum’s East Side, moving through the Arboretum’s tree and plant collections, and down Frost Hill. The course is relatively flat and well-suited for runners, walkers, and wheelchair users of all experience levels.
