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COME OUT AND CHEER FOR OUR 28TH YEAR!
COME OUT AND CHEER FOR OUR 28TH YEAR!
JULY 4* AT 8 AM
RUN & FAMILY WALK | 5K COURSE
This well-received walk/run has become a holiday tradition in Antioch, attracting more than 1,200 participants. Both the competitive runner and casual walking family enjoy our challenging course that winds through the beautiful streets of Antioch.
Start Time
8 AM
5K RUN/WALK BEGINS
Fee
$30 May 1 – 17: Early Bird Special
$35 May 18 – July 3
$40 Race Day
$90 Family Rate
Up to five immediate family
members per household. Available
prior to race day only.
Location
ANTIOCH, ILLINOIS
Antioch Scout House
770 Cunningham Dr.
Corner of Cunningham and Poplar
Avenues. One block west of
Highway 83/Main Street.
Make checks payable to:
2024 Antioch Run for Freedom
*Sorry, no refunds or rain date!
Registration
Online registration is open until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3. An account with Antioch Run for Freedom must be created before online registration. Click the button above and select “Create an Account” to get started.
Walk-in Registration
Walk-in registration will remain open until 5 p.m. on Monday, July 3. Complete this registration form, sign all waivers, and bring them to State Bank of The Lakes at 440 Lake St., Antioch, Illinois 60002. Separate registration and signed waivers are required for each participant.
Race Day Registration
Race day registration and packet pick up begin at 6:30 a.m. at the Antioch Scout House, 770 Cunningham Dr. (one block west of Highway 83/Main Street), Antioch, Illinois. Family discount rates are not available on race day. Registration closes at 7:45 a.m. sharp.
Registration form: The waiver on the front and back of the application must be signed before registration will be accepted.
Packet Pick-Up
Prior To Race Day
Packets are available at State Bank of The Lakes from Thursday, June 20 through Wednesday, July 3. The bank is located at 440 Lake St., Antioch, Illinois.
Race Day
Packets will also be available for pick-up at the race site on the morning of the race from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.
Amenities
- Free race t-shirts for the first 1,000 registered participants (sizes not guaranteed)
- Complimentary refreshments
- Ample parking
Awards
To qualify for an award, you must enter as a runner. Awards are given to the top three males (overall) and the top three females (overall).
Age group awards are given to the top three male and female runners in each of these age groups: 6 – 11, 12 – 14, 15 – 19, 20 – 24, 25 – 29, 30 – 34, 35 – 39, 40 – 44, 45 – 49, 50 – 54, 55 – 59, 60 – 64, 65 – 69, and 70 and over.
Winners must be present to receive awards; awards will not be mailed.
Course Map
The challenging course follows residential streets, featuring two water stations at regular intervals and mile makers with clocks at miles 1, 2, and 3.
Medical Support
The Antioch Fire Department Paramedics services are available in case assistance is needed.
Race Results
Results will be posted on the website at all State Bank of The Lakes locations, mychicagoathlete.com, and active.com.
Race Questions
Call State Bank of The Lakes at 847-395-2700 or email info@sbotl.com for race questions.
Timing
B-Tag™ Timing System
The Antioch Run for Freedom will utilize ChronoTrack B-Tags™ and bar codes on runners’ bibs. To ensure accurate timing, race bibs need to be clearly visible and pinned in all four corners on the front of the torso. Runners’ bibs should not be modified or altered (do not fold or wrinkle), and jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc., should not cover them.
Thanks
Thank you to the Village of Antioch, Antioch Department of Public Works, Antioch Police Department, Antioch Fire Department, Antioch Department of Parks and Recreation, race sponsors, and our many employee and community volunteers.
Village of Antioch Fourth of July Activities
After the Run for Freedom, join the Village of Antioch in celebrating Independence Day. For more details, contact the Village of Antioch Parks Department at 847-395-2160 or visit antioch.il.gov.