Running of the Wolves5k

The course is a USATF certified course (IL-10012-JW), at 5K (3.1 miles). The course is not closed, and will travel on asphault streets and bike paths, starting and finishing at The Wheatlands Elementary School. The course starts out fairly flat with a small downhill slope and has a few small climbs throughout. It will run along both Farnsworth and Hafenrichter roads and will travel through neigborhoods surrounding the school. See the course on MapmyRun.com: http://www.usatf.org/events/courses/maps/showMap.asp?courseID=IL10012JW

Driving--If coming from the north suburbs: Take I-355 South to West I-88 towards Aurora. Take the Eola Rd. exit, and turn right onto Eola Rd. Take Eola Rd. past Rt. 34 and make a right at the Hafenrichter Rd. traffic signal. The Wheatlands Elementary is on the left when you reach the first stop sign. If coming from the south suburbs: Take I-355 North and take the I-88 West Ramp towards Aurora. Take the Eola Rd. exit, and turn right onto Eola Rd. Take Eola Rd. past Rt. 34 and make a right at the Hafenrichter Rd. traffic signal. The Wheatlands Elementary is on the left when you reach the first stop sign. If coming from Chicago: Take I-290 West. Merge onto I-88 West ramp towards Aurora. Take the Eola Rd. exit, and turn right onto Eola Rd. Take Eola Rd. past Rt. 34 and make a right at the Hafenrichter Rd. traffic signal. The Wheatlands Elementary is on the left when you reach the first stop sign.

Parking--Limited parking is available at the school. You may also park along the neighborhood streets that are not included in the race. Please refer to the map link above to see which streets are not included in the race.

Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration
Pre-registered runners will also be able to pick up their packets in advance at The Wheatlands Elementary on Friday, May 3rd, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Race day packet pickup and same day registration will be from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. at The Wheatlands Elementary School. Fees will be $25 (adults and students 6th grade or older) and $10 (students K-5th grade). T-shirts and goody bags will be given to pre-registered runners who sign up before 12:00 P.M. on April 19th. Subsequently they will be given out on a first come, first served basis.
Refreshments
A water station will be placed midway through the course. Refreshments will be provided at the end of the race for all participants.

Safety
For the safety of our runners and walkers, no wheeled vehicles will be permitted on the race course (with the exception of baby joggers, strollers, and wheelchairs). this includes bicycles, scooters, and in-line skates. If running or walking with a stroller, please be cautious and yield to others during the race. There are no pets permitted on the course (with the exception of service animals).

Awards
Awards will be given to top three overall male and female finishers above elementary aged (12 years) and top three overall male and female finishers in the primary elementary age range (Kindergarten-2nd Grade) and intermediate elementary age range (3rd-5th Grade). Awards will also be given out to top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups (excluding the top three overalls): 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over.

Chip Timing
This year, our race will again be enhanced with chip timing. Chips will be located on the bib you receive. This chip timing will provide more accurate results and placing, allowing for a better race experience for all runners!

Results
Results will be posted on the J3 Timing website later in the day at: www.j3timing.com