Race Wheaton
Stay active all year!
Bundle Your Races and Save
The Race Wheaton package includes a commemorative race shirt from each run and other awesome perks for being a part of this challenge.
Register for Race Wheaton when you visit any of the registration pages for the races.
Interested in a sponsorship opportunity? Please contact Margie Wilhelmi at mwilhelmi@wheatonparks.org.
SUMMER RACE:
Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 5K/10K and Kids’ 1/2 Mile
Saturday, June 4 | 7:30A Start 5K/10K | 8:45A Start 1/2-Mile Kids Run
Memorial Park
Join 2,500 runners and walkers for the 41st Annual Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals, one of the Chicago suburbs’ largest 5K/10K runs. Don’t miss this popular community race event that supports Cosley Zoo! Registration includes a race shirt and finisher medal for all participants.
Questions? Contact Gail Creer at gcreer@wheatonparks.org or 630.510.5105.
$75 for 3 Races
Includes in-person registration for Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals, Light the Torch Night Run and Reindeer Run
FALL RACE:
Light the Torch 5K Night Run
Saturday, October 1 | 7P | Downtown Wheaton
Race through luminary lanes at the Light the Torch 5K Night Run and end with live entertainment, carnival rides, food and beer garden at October Fest hosted by DuPage County Historical Museum! Presented in partnership by the Wheaton Park District and FT Cares Foundation, this 5K run/walk is a unique race through downtown Wheaton after sunset. Come decked out! The more glow, the better. Registration includes a commemorative shirt and glow giveaways. Shirt sizes are first-come, first-served.
A portion of proceeds benefits FT Cares Foundation and its mission of transforming lives.
Questions? Contact Joseph Viso at jviso@wheatonparks.org or 630.510.5064.
$75 for 3 Races
Includes in-person registration for Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals, Light the Torch Night Run and Reindeer Run
WINTER RACE:
Lions Club Reindeer Run 5K
In-Person | December 3 | 8:30A | Downtown Wheaton
Virtually | December 3-17
Get your holiday cheer on in the most festive, active environment imaginable. This winter 5K is sure to put you in the holiday spirit – in fact, we even encourage it! Come out in your best Santa hats or assortment of jingle bells and Run Run Rudolph to the finish line! All runners receive a long-sleeve tech t-shirt and antlers.
Questions? Contact Joseph Viso at jviso@wheatonparks.org or 630.510.5064.
$75 for 3 Races
Includes in-person registration for Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals, Light the Torch Night Run and Reindeer Run
2023 RACES
SPRING RACE:
Fun Run
Details: TBA
Please check back for details about the 2023 Fun Run!
Questions? Contact Joseph Viso at jviso@wheatonparks.org or 630.510.5064.