Summer Solstice 4 Mile Road Race & 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk 2 Mile Race

June 22, 2024
Yorkville, IL, 60560, US

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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.

AI Overview

The Summer Solstice 4 Mile Road Race & 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk, held annually in Yorkville, IL, offers a vibrant celebration of the longest day of the year. This event, falling on June 22, 2024, has become a beloved tradition for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Participants can expect a scenic and engaging experience, with both a competitive 4-mile road race and a more relaxed 2-mile fun run/walk option, catering to a wide spectrum of fitness levels. The event's history is rooted in celebrating community and the joy of movement during the peak of summer. The typical terrain for the Summer Solstice races is a mix of paved roads within Yorkville, offering a relatively flat and fast course for the 4-mile runners, while the 2-mile option provides an accessible and enjoyable route for families and casual participants. Participants should prepare for warm summer conditions, making hydration and sun protection key considerations. Notable features of this race often include its family-friendly atmosphere, community engagement, and the unique opportunity to race or walk under the extended daylight hours of the solstice.

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