Blue Bridges 5K
When is Blue Bridges 5K?
Blue Bridges 5K takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Blue Island, IL.
What distances does Blue Bridges 5K offer?
Blue Bridges 5K offers 7 events: Guildhaus 5k Run & Walk, Sponsor The Start/Finish Sign, Sponsor The T-shirts, Sponsor The Wee Wee Facilities, Hydration Station, Sponsor the Race Bibs, Sponsor the Mile Markers.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guildhaus 5k Run & Walk | 5.0 km | $40.00 | Register |
| Sponsor The Start/Finish Sign | — | $300.00 | Register |
| Sponsor The T-shirts 5 spots left | — | $500.00 | Register |
| Sponsor The Wee Wee Facilities | — | $400.00 | Register |
| Hydration Station | — | $300.00 | Register |
| Sponsor the Race Bibs | — | $600.00 | Register |
| Sponsor the Mile Markers | — | $200.00 | Register |
How much does Blue Bridges 5K cost?
Registration for Blue Bridges 5K starts at $200.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Blue Bridges 5K held?
Blue Bridges 5K is held in Blue Island, IL at 2413 Canal St.
About Blue Bridges 5K
Kids are welcome to join! Bring the whole family!
There will be a race lead on bike for runners & walkers.
We will provide beverages before the race and also at the water station
at the halfway point for participants. We will provide orange paper cups for water and purple paper cups for sports drinks.
We will also provide a complimentary gear check for all participants.
There will be distance markers at every half mile of the race to indicate where you are.
We will give a quick announcement then a warmup stretches starting at 8:30am.
Packet Pickup Dates & Times
September 12: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
September 16: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
September 17: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
September 18: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Pick up location is 13307 Olde Western Ave St, Blue Island, IL 60406.
If you can not make this day, you may pick up your packet the day of the event at 8am.
After the race is completed, we will announce awards and prizes.
Race Rules:
NO bikes, skates or scooters.
Strollers are permitted but will start with the walkers, not runners.
Wheelchairs are also permitted and will begin with the walkers.
This race will be a chip-timed event.
We will also display times on our race website the following day, be sure to check out your time!
Our timing company will be using RFID Bib Chips which will need to be worn on the front of your torso.
Awards:
First, second & third placed by a male will receive an award.
First, second & third placed by a female will receive an award.
Overall winner will receive a prize.
Event Day Parking:
Public Parking Lot - 13357 Old Western Ave.