Event Info
The Cheesy Pretzel 5K and 1 Mile Walk is a USATF certified 5k event that winds through The Promenade Bolingbrook and surrounding neighborhoods. All participants in the 5k and 1 mile walk will receive an order of Pretzel Bites and Cheese! The first 525 registered participants will receive a moisture wicking long sleeve shirt & Cheesy Pretzel Finisher Medal!
Strollers and walkers are welcome to join the event. Stroller riders are free, but will not receive a race shirt or finisher's medal. Registered runners must be at least 5 years old. The walk is an untimed event.
Why is This Event Important?
Proceeds help Heart Haven OutReach provide free mentoring, support groups, leadership programs, and safe spaces where teens can build resiliency, grow and thrive. Through our Charity of Choice program, we encourage participants to help raise funds for other local nonprofit close to their heart. Whether you run, walk, volunteer, sponsor, or donate, your involvement helps strengthen the community and empower local teens.
Event Schedule
- 7:00 am - Day of Packet Pickup & Day of Registration Opens
- 7:30 am - Warm-up
- 8:00 am - 5k start time
- 8:05 am - 1 Mile Walk start time
- 9:15 am - Awards ceremony
Advance Packet Pick Up
We are offering Packet Pick-Up times before the event at Star Cinema Grill. Avoid race day lines, and come by to pick up your shirt, race bib, free raffle ticket, and other materials. IMPORTANT: Participants who wait to register until October 3rd or 4th cannot participate in Advance Packet Pickup. These participants must pick-up their race packets after 7am on Race Day (October 5th).
- Friday, October 3 from 4 PM - 6 PM
- Saturday, October 4 from 10 AM - 12 PM
Packet Pickup Address: Star Cinema Grill 619 E Boughton Rd Suite 200, Bolingbrook, IL 60440