
From the Organizer
This annual chip-timed one-mile race for all ages marks its historic 42nd running as the kickoff to the Twilight Independence Day Parade. The event is also part of the Calumet Striders 2026 Gold Cup Series.
Register early to guarantee a T-shirt. Course map and additional information are available at runsignup.com.
Date & Time
Friday, July 3
Race starts at 6:30 PM
Location
Race begins at 40th St. and Kennedy Ave.
Registration Fees
$15 through July 2
$20 Race Day registration (5:00–6:15 PM at SToH Administration Building)
Cash or check only on race day
Awards
Top 3 finishers in each age division
Overall Male & Female winners
Masters Male & Female winners
Top 3 Clydesdale/Athena finishers
Special prize:Fastest sub-4:00 male
Fastest sub-4:50 female → $1,000 prize
Events
Host City
Population
23,749
as of 2023
Elevation
614 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
42nd All-American Mile Run
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