About This Race

Skokie's Backlot Dash is a 5K race and half-mile kids fun run held in Downtown Skokie around the grounds of Skokie's Backlot Bash. The chip-timed 5K runs on a USATF certified course, and participants receive a T-shirt, water bottle, and a beer ticket. The kids run includes a participation medal and ice cream after the race.

Course & Race Day Details

USATF Certified Course
Road surface
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Road Surface
T-Shirt
Race Swag
5K Run/Walk, Kids Half Mile Color Fun Run: T-Shirt

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Awards ceremony will follow the 5K

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5K Run/Walk 5K
Race Day Registration will end promptly at 7:45 am. 5K course will close promptly at 10 am and any participants who have not finished will be asked to move to the sidewalk.
$40.00
Increases Aug 29
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Kids Half Mile Color Fun Run
A white logo t-shirt for the color run is included with registration. Race Day registration will end promptly at 7:45 am.
$20.00
Increases Aug 26
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