
From the Organizer
The District 27 Council PTA 5K Run /Walk -- 1 Mile Run -- Kids’ Dash is a family and community event to promote fitness for all age groups! The 5K course and the 1 Mile course are USATF certified and the race will be professionally timed. Not only are we using chip timing again this year, we have also simplified our 5K course to one loop AND we are keeping the Kids' 1 Mile race entirely in the park! The Kids’ Dash will feature a warm up exercise session, an exciting dash and obstacle course.
This event will raise money for the Rohrabaugh Scholarship Fund. The Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to outstanding Glenbrook North High School seniors who are graduates of Wood Oaks Jr. High School.
AFTER AUGUST 31st (at 12:00am on 9/1/25 prices will increase and participants are not guaranteed a t-shirt), REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED HOWEVER T-SHIRTS WILL NO LONGER BE GUARANTEED (and only cotton shirts will be provided if available). Please register early if you want a T-shirt!
Packet Pick-up at Wood Oaks Junior High School (specific location details to be announced closer to the dates):
Thursday, September 25th from 4-6pm
Friday, September 26th from 2-6pm
Saturday, September 27th from 6:30-7:45am
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
72°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Palwaukee Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Days to train
Coming Up
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Northbrook District 27 PTA 5K, 1 Mile and Kid's Dash
Sep 26, 2026