Woodland ROAR Run
Woodland ROAR Run is a running race on September 11, 2026 in Gurnee, IL, with entry fees from $25 to $40.
- Date
- September 11, 2026 (5 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 2026 race has been canceled
Join fellow students, teachers, parents, and administrators for the Woodland ROAR Run, featuring a 5k race and 1 mile Fun Run to benefit the Woodland PTA! Grab your friends and neighbors for an exciting evening of friendly competition, music, and camaraderie - all are welcome to race to the finish. The race will start at Woodland Middle School and wind around beautiful Bittersweet Golf Course and the neighboring community. Don't miss this fun night to kick off the school year and support the students and teachers of the Woodland District!
Our PTA is offering runners who need financial assistance a scholarship to help pay entry fees. Please contact us if you are looking for help, and your information will be kept confidential.
You must register by 8/26 to be guaranteed a race shirt.
For more information, visit http://www.roarrun.com/
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Friday, 9/11
High
79°
Low
60°
Conditions
Mostly sunny
Chance of Rain
15%
Wind
0 to 5 mph
Host City
About Gurnee, IL
Population
30,486
as of 2023
City Elevation
717 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 27 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
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Waiting For?
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5
Days to train
- Race
- Woodland ROAR Run
- Date
- September 11, 2026
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Woodland ROAR Run
Sep 11, 2026