Parkie’s 5K
The Bolingbrook Park District's Parkie's 5K is back! We've got the flat, fast course, and community feel that you've loved for years! Run, Walk or push a stroller to make it a family event.
Participants fully registered by August 1 are guaranteed to receive t-shirts in their size; those registered after August 1 are not guaranteed a shirt or correct shirt size. Each participant earns a finisher's gift. See below for additional awards and recognition.
Same-day registration will be available on race day starting at 6:30 am. Pre-registration racers will be able to pick up race packets on August 21, between 3:00-7:00pm at the Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex (200 Lindsey Lane) in our Multipurpose Room.
Race Details
Date: Saturday August 22, 2026
Time: 8:00am-10:00am
Location: Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex (200 S. Lindsey Lane)
Registration Fees
Early Bird (by July 31, 2026, 11:50 pm): $30 adults (15+ yrs), $27 child (6-14 yrs)
Regular (August 1-August 20, 2026, 9:00 am): $35 adults (15+ yrs), $32 child (6-14 yrs)
Race Day: $40 adults (15+ yrs), $38 child (6-16 yrs)
All participants will receive a commemorative medal - 5K only.
Awards
Award medals will be presented to:
- Top overall male & female finisher
- Top 3 males & females in each category: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
Note: T-shirts are guaranteed for those registered by August 1st.
Parkie’s 1-Mile Family Fun Walk
Location: Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex
Ages: 4 years & up
Walk or push a stroller through the neighborhood for this fun, untimed 1-Mile Family Fun Walk. Stroller riders are free, but will not receive a race shirt or finisher’s medal. Registered runners must be at least 5 years old. Each participant will receive a t-shirt in their size.