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ByronFest 5K

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Saturday, July 8, 2023
Race Time | 8:00 am  Fun Run | 8:05am
Registration & Check-In Time:  7:00-7:45 am
Where:  Jarrett Center/Keller Education                        
Center:  Byron Forest Preserve
               7993 N. River Road Byron, IL  
IN COOPERATION 
WITH
1 MILE FUN RUN
Pre |July 7 @ Noon Day of| July 8 @ 7:45am
10.00
Race Day Youth (19 and under)
July 8 @ 7:45am
20.00
Race Day Adult
July 8 @ 7:45am
30.0
Pre-Registration Youth w/ RRR or Rockford Wildcat membership discount
July 7th @ Noon
18.00
Pre-Registration Youth (19 and under)
July 7th @ Noon
20.00
Pre-Registration Adult w/ RRR or Rockford Wildcat membership discount
July 7th @ Noon
27.00
Pre-Registration Adult
July 7th @ Noon
30.0

Sign-up is through the Byron Park District registration site. 

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Registration questions? 

byronparks.org or 815-234-8435

Shirt Guarantee: Participants must be pre-registered by June 23, 2023 at noon to be guaranteed a race shirt. A limited number of shirts will be available race day on a first come, first serve basis.

ABOUT THE RACE

The course located at the Byron Forest Preserve along the outer grass trails, you will enjoy a picturesque start to your day. 

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This race is included in the Rockford Road Runners Circuit.  

There is a 10% discount for Pre-registered RRR or Rockford Wildcat Members available by phone and mail in with the discount code. 

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Chip timing will be utilized and splits will be provided at the one and two-mile marks.

Water stations will be located at or near the 1.5-mile mark and at the finish line.

A visual timer will be displayed.

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Parking and indoor restrooms available onsite. 

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Due to the terrain, baby joggers and strollers are discouraged.

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Questions about the race can be directed to the Byron Park District | byronparks.org or 815-234-8435.

5K AGE DIVISIONS 
YOUTH  |  8 & Under  |  9-10  |  11-12  | 13-14  |  15-19  
ADULT   |  20-24  |  25-29  |  30-34  |  35-39  | 40-44  |  45-49  |  50-54  |  55-59  |  60-64  |  65-69  |  70+


 
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