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Race for the Gold Returns!

April 19, Race for the Gold returns to Gilberts. This community favorite is back and better than ever with a 5K course starting and finishing at Town Center Park. This year Cross Kicks Fitness will also be on site hosting the Youth Performance Zone, where their trainers will guide kids through fun speed and agility stations and athletic challenges.

All proceeds from the event help support local youth programs, school supplies and equipment for the Gilberts Elementary School students.

Event Details

📅 Sunday, April 19, 2026 - 8:00am
⏰ Race Start: 8:00am
(Arrive early to park, warm up, collect your race bib and shirt, and use the restroom.)
📍 Town Center Park  - 301 Columbia Lane, Gilberts, IL 60136

Event Highlights 

Finisher Medal to all participants 
Custom Shirt
Chip Timing & Scoring
Food & Refreshments
Music
Free Pics

Entry Fee

March 1 - March 20 - $30 
March 21 - April 12 - $35
April 13 - April 18 - $40
Race Day - $45

Cross Kicks Youth Performance Event 

Run • Jump • Conquer

Calling all young athletes! Join Cross Kicks for a high‑energy Youth Performance Event designed to challenge and inspire kids 14 and under.

 Event Format

  • 1K Run
  • Obstacle Course
  • Finish with another 1K Run

 Cost

  • $20 per participant
    (Includes event t‑shirt, medal and racer bib)

 Age Guidelines

  • Open to youth 14 and under
  • Children under 7 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

This fun, action‑packed event builds confidence, fitness, and teamwork in a supportive environment.
Lace up and join the fun!

Pre-Race Day Packet Pick-up

📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026 
 📍   Cross Kicks Fitness - 2284 County Line Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102

Packet Pick-up Time: Friday, April 17 from 4pm - 6 pm or Saturday, April 18 from 8 am to 12 pm. Strongly encourage everyone to pick up prior to the race 

 

Packet Pick-up Race Day

📅 Sunday, April 19, 2026 
 📍  Town Center Park - 301 Columbia Lane, Gilberts, IL 60136

⏰ Race Day Packet Pick-up: 6:45am–7:45am
(Arrive early to park, warm up, collect your bib and shirt, and use the restroom.)

Race Day Schedule 

6:45 a.m. - Packet Pick-up & Registration Opens
8:00 a.m. - 5k Run/Walk - Chip Timed
9:00 a.m. - Youth Performance

Sponsors

Race Location

301 Columbia Lane
Gilberts, IL 60136 US View Location on Map

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