PSRR Free 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
From the Organizer
A fun and friendly morning FREE 5K on a course winding through the Hammel Woods Forest Preserve in Shorewood. This race will be professionally timed and the results will be posted online.
The race will start at 8:00 AM. The race will start near the hidden shelter of the park. Please use the entrance on Route 59/Brook Forest Road. Course marshals will be placed to guide participants and conduct Strollers and leashed pets are welcome. No rollerblades or skateboards please. There will be mile markers and one staffed water table on the course.
Directions/Parking: There are two entrances to Hammel Woods. Please enter using the entrance on Route 59 (554 Brook Forest Road). Since there is limited parking in this lot, we encourage car-pooling. Once this lot fills up, additional parking is available at one of the other parking areas in the preserve.
Water and sports drinks will be provided after the race. You may bring your own beverages to share with your family, friends, and fellow participants.
Race results will be posted online in overall and age group formats.
Every year the Free 5k benefits a different local school. This year’s beneficiary is Rockdale School in Rockdale, IL. You are encouraged to bring new school supplies for donation, and all money raised will go to the Rockdale Rams sports programs.
Please bring cash if you would like to purchase tickets for our raffle items or to make a donation towards our sponsored school.
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
83°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Joliet Brandon Rd Dam, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Shorewood, IL
Population
18,218
as of 2023
City Elevation
596 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 31 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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- PSRR Free 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- August 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the PSRR Free 5K Run/Walk?
- PSRR Free 5K Run/Walk is a running race held in Shorewood, Illinois on August 1, 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 PSRR Free 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Shorewood, Illinois at Hammel Woods - Rt 59 Access. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the PSRR Free 5K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
PSRR Free 5K Run/Walk
Aug 1, 2026