About This Race

This is the 21st year for this holiday tradition. The 4-miler will get your Fourth of July sparkling with runners from Chicagoland and beyond! Set on the beautiful streets of west-suburban Elmhurst, the race starts and finishes at Elmhurst University across from historic Wilder Park. We also have a fun Kids 1K (ages 5-12). Don't miss the excitement. We sold out last year. Sign up today!

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4-Mile, Kids 1K: T-Shirt

Awards

Performance-based cash prizes: 1st place M/F $400, 2nd place M/F $200, 3rd Place M/F $100. Additional $400 cash prize for course record.

Charity Beneficiary

Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network, Elmhurst Yorkfield Food Pantry, Elmhurst Police Benevolent Athletic Association

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Choose Your Distance

4-Mile
This is a well-marked USATF-certified course. There are two on-course fluid stations.
$30.00
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Kids 1K 1K
This race starts and finishes at the 4-mile FINISH line at 8:20 am. Kids go north on Prospect to Park, do a 180 and run back to the finish.
$10.00
Increases Jul 04
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