Parkie’s 5K
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Distance
- Parkie's 5K · Parkie's 1-Mile Fun & Family Walk · Troop 75 Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast - First Presbyterian Church Bolingbrook
From the Organizer
Bolingbrook Park District's Parkie's 5K is back! We've got the flat, fast course, and community feel that you've loved for years!
Run, Walk or push a stroller to make it a family event. Participants fully registered by August 1 are guaranteed to receive t shirts in their size, those registered after August 1 are not guaranteed a shirt or correct shirt size. Each participant earns a finishers gift. See below for additional awards and recognition. Same day registration will be available on race day starting at 6:30 am. Pre-registration racers will be able to pick up race packets on August 21, between 3:00-7:00pm at the Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex (200 Lindsey Lane) in our Multipurpose Room.
- Date: Saturday August 22, 2026
- Time: 8:00am-10:00am
- Location: Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex (200 S. Lindsey Lane)
- Registration fee:
- $30 adults (15 yrs +), $27 child (6-14 yrs), if registered by July 31, 2026 at 11:50 pm
- $35 adults (15 yrs +), $32 child (6-14 yrs), if registered by August 1-August 20, 2026, at 9:00 am
- $40 adults (15 yrs +), $38 child (6-16 yrs), if registered on Race Day
- $25 1-Mile Walk
- All participants will receive a commemorative medals - 5K only
- Award medals will be presented to:
- top overall male & female finisher
- top 3 males & females in each category: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
- 5K only
- Those registered by August 1st will be guaranteed to receive a t-shirt.
Parkie’s 1-Mile Family Fun Walk
Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex
Ages 4 years & up
Walk or push a stroller through the neighborhood for this fun, untimed 1-Mile Family Fun Walk.
Stroller riders are free, but will not receive a race shirt or finisher’s medal. Registered runners
must be at least 5 years old.
Each participant will receive a t-shirt in their size.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
82°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Romeoville Wfo, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bolingbrook, IL
Population
73,813
as of 2023
Elevation
667 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 20 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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Parkie’s 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
75
Days to train
- Race
- Parkie’s 5K
- Date
- August 22, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Parkie’s 5K?
- Parkie’s 5K is a running race held in Bolingbrook, Illinois on August 22, 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 Parkie’s 5K?
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Bolingbrook, Illinois at Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex (BRAC), Bolingbrook, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Parkie’s 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Parkie’s 5K
Aug 22, 2026