Summer Solstice 4 Mile Road Race & 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk 4 Mile Race
Saturday, 22 June 2024· 08:00· Yorkville, IL, 60560, US
About this race
In partnership with the Yorkville High School Distance program, you'll be able to participate in a Summer Solstice four-mile run commencing and finishing right in the heart of Downtown Yorkville.
Pre-race packet pick up @ race finish/start line on Friday from 5:30pm-7pm. Bicentennial Park, near the damn in downtown Yorkville.
Day-of registration and packet pickup begins at 6:30 AM. and concludes 7:30 AM. The race begins at 8:00 AM.
Preregistration cost is $40 which includes one (1) solstice beer token (21+, redeemable from participating vendors), $5 discount towards festival entrance ticket, and a t-shirt.
Medals will be awarded for top age-group finishers.
YOU MAY RUN THIS RACE VIRTUALLY (virtual racers are ineligible for age group awards)
PLEASE NOTE: No refunds are given for this race.
Event details and schedule
Online preregistration ends June 21, 2024 at 8am CDT.
The race begins at 8 AM, Saturday June 22nd.
Registration after June 21st 8am, will be $45 cash/credit. Packet pickup begins Friday at 5:30pm-7pm and Saturday at 6:30am-7:30am. No checks please.
SCHEDULE: Pre-race packet pick up: Friday 5:30pm-7pm, Day of registration and packet pickup: 6:30am-7:30am
Race begins: 8 AM
Course Info: Primarily an out-and-back course, with a loop that turns you around to come back toward the start/finish. The Course begins and ends at the corner of Hydraulic and Mill streets, and runs out-and-back down Van Emmon Street.
Parking: There are multiple parking lots around downtown Yorkville, but plan on giving yourself some time to park and walk over to the event/information/registration/packet pick-up area.
There is a small pavilion near the pedestrian bridge at Bicentennial Park. All packet pickup, registration, and all age-group awards will be located there.
Awards
Awards will be handed out at the race registration tent at Bicentennial Riverfront Park, E Hydraulic St, Yorkville.
What to expect
Written from race dataThe Summer Solstice 4 Mile Road Race & 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk, taking place on June 22, 2024, in Yorkville, IL, is a well-established community event celebrating the longest day of the year. While specific historical details are not provided, this race typically offers both a competitive 4-mile road race and a more relaxed 2-mile fun run/walk, catering to a range of abilities and ages. Participants can anticipate a friendly atmosphere and a chance to enjoy outdoor activity as summer officially begins. The course is a road race, meaning participants should expect paved surfaces throughout. Given the time of year, typical conditions in Yorkville in late June can include warm to hot temperatures and potentially humid weather, so proper hydration and preparation are recommended. The terrain is generally described as road race, suggesting a relatively flat or gently rolling course conducive to running and walking. While no specific unique features are detailed, the event's timing on the Summer Solstice itself is a notable characteristic, often providing participants with a scenic run during the extended daylight hours.
The course
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Weather on the day
Sat, 22 Jun 2024Partially cloudy
29.0°C
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