Spend a magical fall morning running or walking through a scenic course with trees just at the cusp of their full autumnal color change. You’ll experience a unique course with rolling terrain along the Arboretum’s East Side, perfect for participants of all levels to help kick off the Fall Color Festival.
Once you’ve conquered the course, stay for a postrace party with live music, food, and a complimentary beer!
Event highlights
- USATF Certified Course (IL6002NM)
- Course is entirely contained within the East Side of the Arboretum
- Commemorative T-shirt
- Free admission on race day to explore 1,700 acres, including the award-winning Children’s Garden
- Awards for the top overall male, female, and nonbinary winners, plus top three male, female winner, and nonbinary winners in each age division
- Race results will be shared with Athlinks
How does it work?
- Run or walk the 5K course on the spacious, vehicle-free East Side roads.
- Cross the finish line, pick up a Boxed Water, enjoy the post race party and then scan the QR code on your race bib to view your results.
- Enjoy the rest of the day exploring the Arboretum.
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