Run the Rails - Elburn, IL
Presented by Elburn Parks Commission
4-MILE RUN 7-MILE RUN 1-MILE FUN RUN
Run the Rails is a fun race experience benefiting the Elburn Parks Commission and other local charities on Saturday, August 17th, 2024.
We will host a 1-mile fun run/walk, a 4-mile run and a 7-mile run. All races start and finish at Prairie Park (3rd and North Street near the library), Elburn, IL.
Unique to our event is a 1 mile fun run, 4 mile run and 7 mile run. Courses cross the Union Pacific West rail line via the Anderson Road bridge, offering a stunning view of Elburn and the surrounding countryside.
IN ORDER TO GUARANTEE A TANK TOP AT PACKET PICKUP - YOU MUST REGISTER BY AUGUST 4 AND CHOOSE THE OPTION.
Tank/Racerbacks from 2023 below. We will have something similar for 2024. Register early to guarantee one:
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Registration fees
1 Mile Fun Run
Price changes in 7 months 17 days-
1 Mile Fun Run - All participants will receive some kind of medal when they cross the finish line
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$5.00
Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale
Nov 24 – Nov 26 -
$7.00
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering Nov 27 – Jul 15 -
$10.00Jul 16 – Aug 14
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4 Mile
Price changes in 7 months 17 days-
4 Mile Run
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$25.00
Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale
Nov 24 – Nov 26 -
$30.00
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering Nov 27 – Jul 15 -
$35.00Jul 16 – Aug 14
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7 Mile
Price changes in 7 months 17 days-
7 Mile Run
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$30.00
Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale
Nov 24 – Nov 26 -
$35.00
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering Nov 27 – Jul 15 -
$40.00Jul 16 – Aug 14
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General Information
1-Mile Fun Run starts promptly at 7:15 am
7-Mile and 4-Mile race will begin promptly at 7:45 am
Race Timing
You can pick up your packet on race day. We will also have pre packet packet on Thursday August 15th at Pro Fusion 31 N 2nd St, Geneva, IL between 4pm-7pm and Friday August 16th from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at Village of Elburn 301 E North St, Elburn, IL. Walk-in Registration Welcome at packet pickup.
Plenty of parking around the event. Please see map for more information on where to park and how to get to the starting line.
2023 Sponsors
Swag
Must register by August 4th to guarantee 2023s. We will have limited extras after that.
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Course Maps
Event schedule
- August 14 11:59 PM CDT - Online Registration Closes
- August 15 4:00 PM CDT - Packet Pickup on 8/17 at Pro Fusion 31 N 2nd St, Geneva, IL between 4pm-7pm
- August 16 9:00 AM CDT - Packet Pickup on Friday 8/18 at at Village of Elburn 301 E North St, Elburn, IL from 9:00am- 3:00pm
- August 17 6:00 AM CDT - Race Day Registration 6:00-700am
- August 17 7:15 AM CDT - 1 Mile Fun Run
- August 17 7:45 AM CDT - 4 Mile
- August 17 7:45 AM CDT - 7 Mile
Contact information
- Event contact
- Run The Rails Race Crew
- Phone
- 8479125037