Blue Bridges 5K
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT
- Distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
A welcoming, chip-timed 5K for the whole family in Blue Island, featuring awards for top finishers and a generally flat course.
- Fun
- Competitive
Fun
CompetitiveGreat for
- Family Friendly
Family FriendlyThe Blue Bridges 5K invites you to a family-friendly run or walk in Blue Island, IL. This chip-timed event welcomes all ages, with special allowances for strollers and wheelchairs to join the walkers. Enjoy a mild September morning on a generally flat course. Top male and female finishers, along with the overall winner, will receive awards, adding a competitive edge for those aiming for a podium spot. It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a community event with loved ones.
What to expect
- Expect a comfortable run or walk with pre-race beverages and a water station at the halfway point.
- Enjoy complimentary gear check and clear distance markers every half mile.
- Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome to join the walkers.
Standout details
- Chip-timed 5K
- Awards for top finishers
- Family-friendly atmosphere
- Complimentary gear check
Perks & features
- Chip Timed
Chip TimedFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
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.
We will have packet pick Thursday 9/18 4pm - 7pm & Friday 9am - 12pm
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.
Parking instructions for 5K event VOLUNTEERS WILL BE ON HAND TO ASSIST YOU THE PARKING FOR OUR 5K EVENT WILL ONCE AGAIN BE UNDER THE WESTERN AVE BRIDGE OFF BROADWAY RD BETWEEN OLDE WESTERN AND REXFORD DR. WHEN APROACHING FROM ETHER OLDE WESTERN FROM THE WEST OR FROM ASHALND AVE FROM THE EAST PLEASE PROCEED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BRIDGE WHERE VOLUNTEERS WILL BE ON HAND TO DIRECT YOU IN PARKING. BE ADVISED THAT THERE MAY BE SOME PARKING ON SIDE STREETS SURRINDING THE GUILDHAUS BUT PLEASE PAY ATTION TO ANY RESCRICTIONS THAT ARE IN PLACE. PLEASE BE SAFE AND COURTIOUS LET US HELP YOU.
Refund Policy:
There will no refunds for this event.
If this event is canceled, you will receive an email notification with information to reschedule.
If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to Angela, event coordinator by email or phone
angelab@guildhaus.org or 708-385-3228 ext. 102.