Run the Rails - Elburn, IL
Presented by Elburn Parks Commission
4-MILE RUN 7-MILE RUN 1-MILE FUN RUN
This year is extra special as we will be celebrating our five year anniversary. All finishers of the 4 and 7 mile this year will get a one of kind surprise gift.
Run the Rails is a fun race experience benefiting the Elburn Parks Commission on Saturday, August 16th, 2025.
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.
Racerbacks/Tanks for 2024 below. 2025 will be similar, but different color. Register by August 3rd to guarantee one.
We are always looking for sponsors. If you would like to sponsor the race click here.
Registration fees
1 Mile Fun Run
Price changes in 1 day 22 hours-
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
Now registering Dec 2 – Dec 3 -
$7.00
Early Bird Pricing
Dec 4 – Jul 15 -
$10.00Jul 16 – Aug 13
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4 Mile
Price changes in 1 day 22 hours-
4 Mile Run
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$25.00
Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale
Now registering Dec 2 – Dec 3 -
$30.00
Early Bird Pricing
Dec 4 – Jul 15 -
$35.00Jul 16 – Aug 13
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7 Mile
Price changes in 1 day 22 hours-
7 Mile Run
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$30.00
Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale
Now registering Dec 2 – Dec 3 -
$35.00
Early Bird Pricing
Dec 4 – Jul 15 -
$40.00Jul 16 – Aug 13
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Five Year Anniversary Celebration
This year is extra special as we will be celebrating our five year anniversary. All finishers of the 4 and 7 mile this year will get a one of kind surprise gift.
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 14th at Pro Fusion 31 N 2nd St, Geneva, IL between 4pm-7pm and Friday August 15th from 9:30 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.
Swag
Must register by August 4th to guarantee a racer back or tank top. We will have limited extras after that.
This is the 2024 Racerback and Tanktop. Different colors for 2025.
Course Maps
Event schedule
- Wed, August 13, 2025 11:59 PM - Online Registration Closes
- Thu, August 14, 2025 4:00 PM - Packet Pickup on 8/17 at Pro Fusion 31 N 2nd St, Geneva, IL between 4pm-7pm
- Fri, August 15, 2025 9:00 AM - Packet Pickup on Friday 8/18 at at Village of Elburn 301 E North St, Elburn, IL from 9:00am- 3:00pm
- Sat, August 16, 2025 6:00 AM - Race Day Registration 6:00-700am
- Sat, August 16, 2025 7:15 AM - 1 Mile Fun Run
- Sat, August 16, 2025 7:45 AM - 4 Mile
- Sat, August 16, 2025 7:45 AM - 7 Mile
Contact information
- Event contact
- Run The Rails Race Crew
- Phone
- 8479125037
- Website
- Visit website