April Fools 5k
Join us on 04/04/2025
(race date estimated)April Fools 5k Race Description
***Registration is temporarily closed. We are rescheduling this race for June-August 2020 due to COVID-19. Stay tuned for more information!***
The #1 Suburban Early Spring 5k with a Beautiful Course, Tech Shirt and 400m Kids Dash!
Run along the path that surrounds the naturally beautiful waterfront in Mallard Lake Forest Preserve.
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Flat and fast course, mix of paved asphalt and crushed limestone – no grass. Start/finish line is on asphalt. USA Track and Field Certification #IL-13156-JW
- Short Sleeve Technical Running Shirt (youth, ladies and unisex sizing)
- Custom Designed Award Medals to top three finishers in each age category (men and women; under 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+).
- Cash Prizes for 1st ($100), 2nd ($75) and 3rd ($50) Place Overall for Male and Female
- 400 meter Kids Dash for ages 2-12 years, asphalt course, keepsake ribbon award and t-shirt
- Plenty of restrooms, water and post-race refreshments
- Free parking at Meijer's southwest parking lot adjacent to the start/finish line
- Disposable electronic chip timing
- Location: Bloomingdale, IL 60108
- Race Date: 2020/04/04 09:00:00 AM (Saturday)
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Categories:
- 5k Registration
- 400m Kids Dash Registration
April Fools 5k Where & When
Most Helpful Review
Great Scenic 5k!
Most of the course is off the streets and sidewalks, circling scenic Mallard Lake. Easy parking and great organization, no waiting for the port a potties either.
Christopher S.
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Great Scenic 5k!
Most of the course is off the streets and sidewalks, circling scenic Mallard Lake. Easy parking and great organization, no waiting for the port a potties either.
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Bloomingdale, IL Weather
April Fools 5k weather history
Last year the weather condition was Blizzard.
Bloomingdale, IL current weather
43.4℉ Clear
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