Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and 1/2 Mile Youth Color Run
When is Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and 1/2 Mile Youth Color Run?
Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and 1/2 Mile Youth Color Run takes place on Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Skokie, IL.
What distances does Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and 1/2 Mile Youth Color Run offer?
Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and 1/2 Mile Youth Color Run offers 2 events: Kids Half Mile Color Fun Run (Registration Closed No addtional registrations will be taken either online or in person), 5K Run/Walk.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Half Mile Color Fun Run (Registration Closed No addtional registrations will be taken either online or in person) | 0.5 mi | $20.00 | Register |
| 5K Run/Walk | 3.1 mi | $35.00 | Register |
How much does Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and 1/2 Mile Youth Color Run cost?
Registration for Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and 1/2 Mile Youth Color Run starts at $20.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and 1/2 Mile Youth Color Run held?
Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and 1/2 Mile Youth Color Run is held in Skokie, IL at 5215 Oakton St.
About Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and 1/2 Mile Youth Color Run
We are no longer taking registrations for the Kids 1/2 Mile Color Run, the race is full. Thank you.
On Saturday, August 24. 2024, Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and Kid's Run will be held in Downtown Skokie (in and around the grounds of Skokie's Backlot Bash) and will include a half-mile kids run.
Packet Pick-up:
- Thursday 8/21/24 9a-8:30p Weber Leisure Center 9300 Weber Park Place Skokie
- Friday 8/22/24 9a-3p Weber Leisure Center 9300 Weber Park Place Skokie
- Friday 8/22/24 5p-7p at Backlot Bash (by the intersection of Floral St and Oakton St.)
- Race Day 8/23/24 6:30a-7:45a 5215 Oakton St. Skokie (pick-up is inside the Backlot Bash grounds, at the beer tent on Oakton St)
Race day registration:
6:30 am – 7:45 a.m.
Kids ½ mile Fun Run
8 a.m.
5K race begins
8:30 a.m.
The awards ceremony will follow 5K.
5K course will close promptly at 9:30 am and participants will be asked to move to the sidewalk to complete the race.
- Participants will receive
the following:
5K Run
• Chip timing
• T-shirt
• USATF certified course - One Free Beer
Kid's Run
• T-shirt
• Participation medal
Age groups for races are as follows: Male and female – 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, 80-84, 85 and over.
Presented by: Skokie Chamber of Commerce / Skokie Public Library / Village of Skokie / Skokie Park District
Niles Township High School District 219