Date/Time
Date(s) - 11/19/2023
8:00 am
Location
Union Stockyards Gate
Categories
Please join the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council in celebrating the first Back of the Yards 5K Turkey Run/Walk. Starting at the historic Union Stock Yard Gate, participants will travel through the Stockyard Industrial Park and surrounding neighborhood for a for a fun and healthy event for the whole family. Registration is free for community residents, and we’re excited to announce that the first 250 finishers will receive a free turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
Event highlights
- Free registration for neighborhood residents
- Free swag bag, bib and t-shirt to the first 1,000 registrants
- Cheer squads throughout the race such as the BYNC’s Music group, Back of the Yards College Preparatory Band
- Commemorative medal to the first 1,000 finishers
- Post-run party with live music and performances
- First 500 finishers will receive a FREE turkey
For more information please contact Michelle Ramirez at (872) 281-7832 or mramirez@bync.org
Packet Pick-up
Packet pickup will take place at the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council office located at 4555 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 at the following times:
Thursday, November 16th from 12PM – 7PM
Friday, November 17th from 9AM – 5PM