Backlot Dash 5K
The Race
On Saturday, August 24, 2024, Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and Kids' Half Mile Color Fun Run will be held in Downtown Skokie (in and around the grounds of Skokie's Backlot Bash) and will include a half mile youth color run. The Kids' Half Mile Color Fun Run is an out and back course with white t-shirts provided. Runners will run through powdered colors thrown along the course.
Race day registration:
6:30 – 7:30 a.m.
Kids' Half Mile Color Fun Run
8 a.m.
5K race begins
8:30 a.m.
Awards ceremony will follow 5K
Participants will receive the following:
5K Run
- Chip timing
- T-shirt
- One free beer
Kids' Half Mile Color Fun 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.
Skokie’s Backlot Dash – Runner Packet Pick-Up:
Thursday, August 22, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Weber Leisure Center, 9300 Weber Park Place
Friday, August 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Weber Leisure Center, 9300 Weber Park Place
Friday, August 23, 5 to 7 p.m. at Skokie’s Backlot Bash, intersection of Floral and Oakton Streets
Saturday Race Day, August 24, 6:30 to 8 a.m., inside the Backlot Bash grounds, at the beer tent, just west of the corner of Floral and Oakton Streets)
Race Fee: $20-$40
