Run the Rails
Presented by the Elburn Parks Commission
Run the Rails is a fun race experience benefiting the Elburn Parks Commission on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026. We will host a 1-mile fun run/walk, a 4-mile run and a 7-mile run. All races start and finish at Prairie Park (3rd and North Street near the library), Elburn, IL. Unique to our event is a 1 mile fun run, 4 mile run and 7 mile run. Courses cross the Union Pacific West rail line via the Anderson Road bridge, offering a stunning view of Elburn and the surrounding countryside.
Important Dates:
- Register by August 11th to guarantee a tank top.
- Online Registration Closes: Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 11:59 PM
Packet Pickup:
- Thursday, August 20th at Pro Fusion (31 N 2nd St, Geneva, IL) between 4pm-7pm
- Friday, August 21st at Knight Club Nutrition (99 East North Street, Elburn, IL) between 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
- Race Day Registration: Saturday, August 22nd, 6:00 am - 7:00 am (additional $5 fee)
Race Schedule:
- 1-Mile Fun Run: Saturday, August 22, 2026, 7:15 AM
- 4-Mile Run: Saturday, August 22, 2026, 7:45 AM
- 7-Mile Run: Saturday, August 22, 2026, 7:45 AM
Awards:
- 1 Mile Fun Run: All participants age 1-12 receive a medal.
- 4 & 7 Mile Races: Top three Male and Female Overall and top three Male and Female in various age groups.
Contact Information:
- Event Organizer: Run The Rails Race Crew
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 8479125037
