Winnetka Bunny Hop Dash 5k

Hop into Spring at the New Winnetka Bunny Hop Dash 5k! Join us on April 4, 2026 for a family fun 5k on the Green Bay trail! 

8am and 9:00am Start time waves  Bunny Ears included for kids! 

SCHEDULE
Everyone is Required to Pick Up Packets.  Friends can pick up friends packets. PLEASE Email us large groups. No Race Day   

SUNDAY, MARCH 29                                                                                                                                                                                                  10:30 AM – 4:00PM – Packet Pickup @ Road Runner Sports (Ednes Plaza), 3232 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091

FRIDAY, APRIL 3
12:30pm – 4:00PM – Packet Pickup @ Road Runner Sports (Ednes Plaza), 3232 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091

SATURDAY, APRIL 4
7:15 AM RACE DAY REGISTRATION  Race Day Registration: Cash or Check only: Carpe Diem Races.

RACE MORNING

8:00 AM 1st wave ON THE TRAIL   - Rolling start  
8:30 AM 2nd Wave 
9:00 AM 3rd wave starts   --  
Due to congestion on the course there will be no Water Station.  - post race water will be at finish line and up at the main building area

No AWARDS, but all kids receive a #1 medal and bunny ears

RESULTS:  Results are posted on line at www.j3timing.com   

RACE LOCATION
On the Green Bay Trail at Winnetka Train Station  754 Elm St, Winnetka, IL 60093. We will be on the West side of the building. Post race water  and granola bars. 

VOLUNTEER
Need varies shifts: Course Marshal, Water Station, Packet Pick up race day! 

WEATHER
The event will go on rain, shine or snow and no cancellations. In the event of severe weather on race morning, we will communicate any changes to the schedule or race with all registered athletes via email, social media, and at the event.

PARKING
Public Lots and street parking 

REFUNDS
No Refunds.

Carpe Diem Races and Municipality have the right to change the course.

ROAD RUNNER SPORTS BUNNY SPECIAL: Shop and save with Road Runner Sports during packet pickup hours! Join the VIP Family and enjoy $20 off your order of $50 or more on anything in store. Already a VIP? Earn Double Rewards Cash on your purchase. Some exclusions may apply. See store for details.

This race is a chip timed event and includes live results!  Sign up for results notifications and/or email notifications during registration to have yoru results sent to your phone as soon as you finish!   Click Here to View Live Race Results

SUNDAY, March 29, 2026
10:2 0 am – 4:30PM – Packet Pickup @ Road Runner Sports (Ednes Plaza), 3232 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091

Friday, April  3
12:30pm– 4:30PM Packet Pickup @ Road Runner Sports (Edens Plaza) Wilmette

The course is a super fast and flat out and back route along the beautiful Green Bay Bike Path Trail!