CAC Root Beer Float Run
- Date
- June 13, 2026
- Distance
- 10k · 5k · Virtual 5K & more
From the Organizer
Join us for the CAC Root Beer Float Run on Saturday, June 13, 2026, and race to raise funds and inspire hope! All participants can celebrate their accomplishment with a complimentary root beer float after completing the course!
Location: Busse Woods Grove #27, 331 S Arlington Heights Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Race Time:
- 10K 7:30AM start time
- 50-yard Dash 7:45AM start time
- 5K 8:00AM start time
Course Maps: Click here!
Highlights:
- This is a family-friendly event! Kids and adults of all ages are welcome. All children can participate in the 50-yard dash, and registration for the 5K is open to kids through age 12 at discounted pricing. We recommend all kids 12 and under run with an adult.
- Strollers welcome! (Runners pushing strollers will be asked to start near the back.)
- This run is NOT a pet-friendly race. Our police department partners will have comfort dogs in attendance, so we ask that you keep furry friends at home for this race. Thank you for your understanding!
- 5K and 10K registration includes an event t-shirt and custom finisher medal. Register by Friday, May 23 to guarantee your shirt, size and finisher medal!
- Overall finisher pins and age group pins will be given out to top finishers.
Sponsorship levels for local businesses start at $250! If you are interested in sponsoring, please check out options here or contact Taylor Kanara at tkanara@cachelps.org.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
87°
Low
65°
Conditions
Slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
33%
Wind
5 to 10 mph
Host City
About Elk Grove Village, IL
Population
32,132
as of 2023
Elevation
689 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 4 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.
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5
Days to train
- Race
- CAC Root Beer Float Run
- Date
- June 13, 2026
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CAC Root Beer Float Run?
- CAC Root Beer Float Run is a running race held in Elk Grove Village, Illinois on June 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the CAC Root Beer Float Run?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois at 331 S Arlington Heights Rd., Elk Grove Village, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the CAC Root Beer Float Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
CAC Root Beer Float Run
Jun 13, 2026