Village of Lake in the Hills, Illinois Village of Lake in the Hills, Illinois

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Run thru the Hills

 

10K Run

5K Run/Walk

Molehill (kids) Races

Discover the hills in Lake in the Hills! This popular and challenging course will give participants the taste of the rolling terrain that surrounds Woods Creek Lake in the mature section of town. Bring the whole family as there are walk, run, and stroller distances for all ages.

 

Registration

  • On-line: Click Here.  Please Note: The cutoff for on-line registration is Wednesday, April 7, 5:00 pm.

  • By mail: Submit the Registration Form and a check made payable to:

Village of Lake in the Hills

Attn: Run thru the Hills
600 Harvest Gate
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

  • In person: Saturday, April 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm at the Running Depot, 30E North Williams St. in Crystal Lake.

  • In person Race-day: Sunday, April 11, 6:30am - 8:15am at Race Day Headquarters.

 

Start Times

Race Day Registration opens 6:30am

10K & 5K Races/Walk * 8:00am

Molehill Races (Kids’ races) 9:15am

*Pre-Race stretch hosted by K-Star Fitness 7:40am.

*Pre-Race & Post-Race injury screenings provided by AthletiCO

 

 

Race Location/Race Day Headquarters:
Lake in the Hills Movie Theater
311 Randall Road
Lake in the Hills, IL  60156

 

 

Directions to Event
To the Lake in the Hills Movie Theater from I-90 (Elgin exit) take Randall Road north approximately 8 miles past Algonquin Road (Rt. 62) to Acorn Lane (right) to Acorn Court (right. To LITH Village Hall from the movie theater take Acorn Lane (left) to Randall Road (left) to Algonquin Road (right) to Harvest Gate (right).

 

 

Packet Pick Up
Race packets will be available for pick-up at the following times/locations:

  • Saturday, April 10, from 10:00am - 6:00pm at the Running Depot located at 30-E North Williams St. in downtown Crystal Lake. 

  • Sunday, April 11, from 6:30am-8:15am at Race Day Headquarters, Lake in the Hills Movie Theater, 311 Randall Road beginning at 6:30am.

Cash or check payments ONLY.  See fees below.

 

 

The Courses
Course Map5K/10K Course

The challenging course will let participants get a taste of the rolling terrain that surrounds Woods Creek Lake in the mature section of town. This challenging, hilly course will be held on the streets.

      

 

Molehill Course MapMolehill Course

Children can run too! We have races geared just for the younger runners. Our molehill races feature shorter courses just right for children.

   

Premiums
All participants will receive a long-sleeve technical shirt and a pancake breakfast provided by the Lake in the Hills Rotary Club. A $3.00 non-participant breakfast ticket will be available at the door of Village Hall, 600 Harvest Gate.

 

 

Awards
Awards will be given to the overall male and female winners in the 10K and 5K races. Race awards will be three deep in age groups beginning with 15-19 through 60+. Walkers will receive finisher ribbons. All kids will receive a shirt, numbered race bib, a participation award and a goody bag. Awards will be presented at Village Hall, 600 Harvest Gate, directly after each race. All results will be posted on Tuesday, April 13.

 

Age Groups

*2-4, *5-6, *7-10, *11-14, (*for molehill races)

15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, etc. through 60+

 

 

 

Entry Fees:

Distance Early Bird
(Register thru 4/5)
General Entry
(Register after 4/5)
10K Run (6.2 Miles) $23.00 $28.00
5K Run (3.1 Miles) $23.00 $28.00
5K Walk $23.00 $28.00
50 Yard Dash $15.00 $20.00
1/4 Mile Dash $15.00 $20.00
1/2 Mile Molehill $15.00 $20.00
1 Mile Molehill $15.00 $20.00

Refunds
"NO refunds are issued for races or special events" unless medically related and with a doctor's note.


Questions/Volunteers
If you have questions regarding the event, or if you or a family member would like to volunteer, please contact Andrew Gemmell, Race Director, Lake in the Hills Parks & Recreation Dept. at 847-960-7462 or via email.


Event Sponsors
KStar Fitness    The Running Depot    Athletico