Elmhurst Twilight Mile
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JUNE 8, 2024 6:30 PM
The Elmhurst Twilight Mile is a race for athletes who want to compete on a fast 1-mile circuit in front of large crowds and on the same course the elite cyclists raced. Powered by CK Running, this event is an opportunity for middle distance and short distance runners to go for a PR in the mile on a closed, exciting circuit around scenic Elmhurst University. All runners are welcome but should be able to run the course in 10 minutes or less.
The
Elmhurst Twilight Mile is sponsored
OrthoLazer and Hip & Knee Replacement Specialist,
Dr. Alex Tauchen of Hinsdale Orthopaedics. Whether you have an injury or aches and pains, look no further than these specialists.
| Top Men | Prize | Top Women | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $300 | 1 | $300 |
| 2 | $250 | 2 | $250 |
| 3 | $200 | 3 | $200 |
| 4 | $150 | 4 | $150 |
| 5 | $100 | 5 | $100 |
DASH FOR THE CASH!
Top 5 Overall Men and Women each will be racing for a piece of $1,000 in prizes!
Top 3 men and women each get a
Pactimo Running jersey!!
The top 5 Junior Boys and Girls will also be recognized with some fun prizes on stage!
Must be age 10 and under on race day for Junior category.
The Elmhurst Twilight Mile partnered with The Feed, your one-stop-shop for sports nutrition, recovery gear & supplements.
To get started, The Feed is giving you a $20 gift to claim now to customize your fueling plan & you'll receive another $20 every quarter:
COURSE
The course is a relatively flat mile around Elmhurst University. Starting on Elm Park Ave, a long, gentle downhill leads to the loud and exciting “Chicane”, a fan-packed sweeping section before turning north on Grace St. Grace Street features neighborhood parties and the halfway clock. A right on to Alexander is a fast, pancake-flat section past Elmhurst University stadium. The final turn up a gentle rise on Prospect will surely test the legs before the runners kick to the flat finish. The finish is right in front of the largest crowds at the event’s epicenter, the Wilder Mansion Beer Garden and finish line arena.
Do you run for a school, team or club? Wear your team's colors! There will be photographers and press at the event catching the action.
Registration & packet pick-up
registration is open!
Online pre-registration will close on June 3, 2024 at 5 pm.
pre-registration fee is $20. Registration fee after June 3 is $30.
Day-of registration is open from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm at the venue for $30.
Packet pickup is at OrthoLazer - 1600 16th St. Oakbrook, IL.
Thursday & Friday June 6 and 7, 2024 8 am - 5 pm.
Participants who pick up their registration packet from OrthoLazer in Oakbrook will be entered in a raffle for the following:
- A complimentary acute injury treatment course valued at $450!
- 5 winners will receive $20 each, which pays for registration!
Raffle prizes will be delivered at check-in race day.
Elite Men and Women Runners!
Please use the Contact button below to be considered for elite staging and VIP call-up.
CK Running will make the determination based upon expected time and other factors.
Logistics
Entrants should be able to complete a mile in 10 minutes or less, as we have a Family Fun Ride immediately following The Elmhurst Twilight Mile.
SAFETY - Please note: Elite professional bike racing will be happening immediately prior to the Elmhurst Twilight Mile. They will be racing the course CLOCKWISE, and follow lead pace cars/motorcycles. DO NOT CROSS THE COURSE, UNLESS A CROSSING GUARD HAS GIVEN THE OK! Bike racers and pace vehicles travel in excess of 30 mph. Please obey all crossing guards!
From the University parking lot, you will not need to cross the course to access starting corrals and Check-In. Walk east to Wilder Park and south to Registration / Check-In.
No participant bicycles, strollers, in-line skates, roller skates, scooters, other wheeled vehicles or pets are allowed on the course for the Elmhurst Twilight Mile. This is a fast race for runners only.
The race will be run rain or shine, but if there is lightning, it will be delayed or possibly canceled. If there is dangerous weather, you will be instructed what to do and where to take cover.
There will be no refunds of entry fees.
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