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Run the Rails

Presented by Elburn Parks

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 19th, 2023.

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 for last year (2023 will be similar with a different color):

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Registration fees

1 Mile Fun Run

Price changes in 3 months 20 days

  • 1 Mile Fun Run - All participants will receive some kind of medal when they cross the finish line

    1. $5.00

      Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale

      Nov 25 – Nov 28
    2. $7.00

      Early Bird Pricing

      Now registering Nov 29 – Jul 16
      Register for 1 Mile Fun Run
    3. $10.00
      Jul 17 – Aug 15
    4. Closed
      Aug 16 – Aug 16

4 Mile

Price changes in 3 months 20 days

  • 4 Mile Run

    1. $25.00

      Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale

      Nov 25 – Nov 28
    2. $30.00

      Early Bird Pricing

      Now registering Nov 29 – Jul 16
      Register for 4 Mile
    3. $35.00
      Jul 17 – Aug 15
    4. Closed
      Aug 16 – Aug 16

7 Mile

Price changes in 3 months 20 days

  • 7 Mile Run

    1. $30.00

      Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale

      Nov 25 – Nov 28
    2. $35.00

      Early Bird Pricing

      Now registering Nov 29 – Jul 16
      Register for 7 Mile
    3. $40.00
      Jul 17 – Aug 15
    4. Closed
      Aug 16 – Aug 16

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

We use a disposable chip timing tag for the 1-Mile, 4-Mile & 7-Mile that runners receive at packet pick up on the back of their race bibs. It is a lightweight-foam backed chip and remains attached to the race bib.
Runners MUST wear their race bibs on the front of their clothing in order to be timed accurately. The bib cannot be covered, holding it in your hand or putting it in your pocket will NOT read the chip. Do not bend the chip. Smart watches such as Garmin and smart phones can interfere with the timing chip frequency. Please do not adjust your watch or phone as you cross the finish line and come through the chute. Disputes for times on Smart watches and smart phones will not be taken into consideration.

Packet Pick-Up
You can pick up your packet on race day. We will also have pre packet packet on Thursday August 17th at Pro Fusion 31 N 2nd St, Geneva, IL between 4pm-7pm and Friday August 18th from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at Village of Elburn 301 E North St, Elburn, IL. Walk-in Registration Welcome at packet pickup.

Race Day Registration
Race day registration will be open from 6:00am until 7:00am at an additional $5 per participant.

Awards
All participants age 1-12 in the 1 Mile Fun Run will receive a medal.

For the 4 and 7 mile races awards go to the top three Male and Female Overall and top three Male and Female in the following age groups: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & older.

Parking

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

If interested in becoming a sponsor please click here.

Official
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Platinum

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Gold

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Silver







Bronze

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Swag

Last year's racer back and tank top. Must register by August 4th to guarantee 2023s. We will have limited extras after that.


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Course Maps

Course Maps:

7 Mile Course

4 Mile Course

1 Mile Fun Run (TBD)

Event schedule

  • August 16 11:59 PM CDT - Online Registration Closes
  • August 17 4:00 PM CDT - Packet Pickup on 8/17 at Pro Fusion 31 N 2nd St, Geneva, IL between 4pm-7pm
  • August 18 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 19 6:00 AM CDT - Race Day Registration 6:00-700am
  • August 19 7:15 AM CDT - 1 Mile Fun Run
  • August 19 7:45 AM CDT - 4 Mile
  • August 19 7:45 AM CDT - 7 Mile

Contact information

Event contact
Run The Rails Race Crew
Email
runtherailsinfo@gmail.com
Phone
8479125037

Sponsors