Run for the Roses 5k

Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location: Roselle, IL; 500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., 60172
Type: RUN

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Distances & registration

2 options

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0.6K
Sun, Jun 7, 9:00 AM CDT · From $11.60
Opens Feb 4, 2026, 10:21 AM CST · Closes Jun 7, 2026, 4:59 AM CDT
3.1 Miles
Sun, Jun 7, 8:00 AM CDT · From $38.10
Opens Feb 4, 2026, 10:21 AM CST · Closes Jun 7, 2026, 3:59 AM CDT

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The course

From the organizer

30th Annual Run for the Roses 5k

Presented by Xtra Mile Running

We are proud to announce the race has been selected for the 2024 CARA Chicago Racing Circuit!

View 2024 Results Here: https://www.athlinks.com/event/10879/results/Event/1081160/Results

Run for the Roses features a fast and flat course along closed neighborhood streets in Roselle. With a wide 30 foot starting line & free parking feet away from the start and finish line, this race is fun, fast, and convenient. Indoor and outdoor bathrooms are on site. Post-race refreshments are provided, along with a balloon artist for 2024, and as usual the 0.6k kids' race on the high school's track after the 5k.

T-shirts: The deadline for guaranteed t-shirt availability has passed. Please check the registration page to view the remaining t-shirt sizes.

Packet Pickup will be from 2-6pm on Friday, May 30th, and from 12-4pm on Saturday, May 31stcat:

Xtra Mile Running, 31 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194 (SW corner of Schaumburg & Roselle Roads) Race starts at 8am on Sunday, June 1st. Raceday registratio n is available on site at Lake Park West High School until 7:45am:

500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Roselle, IL 60172 Proceeds after expenses will go to support the Boys & Girls Club of North Central Illinois (formerly known as the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin).

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