(Race day is 1 month away)
New this year, join our Pre-Race Shakeout Run on Saturday, May 9!
Runners will meet at Blue Star Memorial Woods in Glenview on East Lake Ave, east of Wagner Road, for an easy shakeout run to loosen up ahead of race weekend. The total run can be up to 2 miles and participants can choose their distance. After the run, participants have the option to head to Road Runner Sports in Wilmette for a recovery experience. Those who are present in store will be entered in a raffle for Road Runner Sports gift cards.
At the store, runners will enjoy:
- Refreshments and light recovery offerings
Shoe demos and product insights from a top shoe brand
Brief, casual information focused on race prep and performance
- A 10% shopping discount
Interested? RSVP here or below! 👇
NOW
- Register for the run (school with most participants earns a popsicle party 🎉)
- Volunteer for the run
LATE APRIL
- Silent auction opens
MAY 9
- Pre-Race Shakeout Run at 9:15 a.m. at Blue Star Memorial Woods in Glenview
MAY 15
- Packet pickup from 1-6 p.m. May 15 at Road Runner Sports, 3232 Lake Ave, Wilmette
MAY 16
- Run starts at 8 a.m. at Maple School, 2370 Shermer Road, Northbrook
We're still looking for volunteers to help make this year a smooth-running success! Your time and energy will help raise money for ALS research and continue a meaningful tradition in our community. Check out open roles below and please sign up today! On the fence? Check out this video and hear why one volunteer keeps coming back year after year!
THURSDAY, MAY 14
- Material Prep - 3:45-6:15 p.m.
FRIDAY, MAY 15
- Packet Pick-up (Bibs, Tees)- 2-4 p.m.
- Packet Pick-up (Bibs, Tees)- 4-6 p.m.
SATURDAY, MAY 16
- Registration Packet Pick-up - 6:30-7:30 a.m.
- Pre-Race Set-up (vendor tables, food/drink) - 6:30-8:30 a.m.
- Parking Assistants - 7:30-8:45 a.m.
- Marshals 5K and 1 Mile - 7:45-9:30 a.m.
- Finish Line Hydration Tables - 7:45-10:00 a.m.
- Smile Mile Photographer - 8:00-9:15 a.m.
- Little Lew Set-up/Supervision - 8:30-10:00 a.m.
You can also fill out the form to let us know if you are flexible to fill any role that still needs help. Thank you for considering lending a hand to our race!
Our silent auction is growing and will launch later this month! Check out some of the new prizes on the auction block, courtesy of our generous local businesses and philanthropic community members. The list is always growing, so watch your email forthcoming details on the auction opening and how to bid!
NEW HIGHLIGHTS 🆕🤩
- Orangetheory.one-month membership
- Free round of golf at Heritage Oaks
- PRP Wine International wine party
- Evanston Symphony Orchestra tickets
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
- Bach to Rock birthday party
- Hi-Five Sports Summer Camp
- Chicago Dogs tickets
- YMCA 3-month family membership
Round of golf at Heritage Oaks
Private lessons for Illinois Baseball Academy.
Does your employer have a charitable giving or sponsorship program? Consider a request to sponsor the Lew Blond Run! Various sponsorship levels are offered, including donations of silent auction items. Click here to learn more and here for richer details!
Race prices are:
- Adult 5K - $50
- Adult 1 mile - $45
- Adult Bundle, 5K and 1 mile - $60
- Youth 5K - $40
- Youth 1 mile - $35
- Youth Bundle 5K and 1Mile - $50
- Little Lew is always $10; free for children ages 0-6 who register for any races above
"My son, Jackson and his Glenbrook North Cross Country crew run the race with the Willowbrook School Running Club every year. Jackson started running the Lew Blond Run in 2014 and this year will be his senior year … as he says, 'I wouldn’t miss it!' In truth, Jackson probably won’t be able to run it next year because he’ll be away at school, but it’s been a Hirsch tradition for years!"
-Danna Hirsch, Willowbrook School Instructional Assistant and Running Club Sponsor
🔽 BELOW: Jackson, center and his classmates with members of the Willowbrook Running Club at last year's race.
No matter your fitness level, taking care of your body after the Lew Blond Run is crucial for avoiding injury and ensuring you're ready to run again soon. To help you bounce back and speed up your post-run recovery, check out this guide from Road Runner Sports, a Lew Blond Run Platinum Sponsor. And don't forget to join the Pre-Race Shakeout Run on May 10 (details at the top of this newsletter)!
- How to bid in our online auction
- T-shirt registration deadline
- Packet pickup details
