DG5Miler Returns for 38th year

An estimated 500 runners will take part in this year’s five mile race, which has earned a reputation as one of the fastest five mile races in the region. In 2014, the overall male winner, James Akita, ran the route at a blistering 5:15 per mile pace to finish with a 26:13 time.

This year the USATF certified race is once again part of the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) Runners Choice Circuit – which offers elite runners the chance to earn points for a season-long contest. The 5 Miler is now also a CARA Green Certified Race due to its eco-friendly initiatives, which include a running shoe recycling drop off point- available on race day only.

Pre-registration for the DG 5Miler will end on June 23 at 4pm. To register visit the Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Avenue, the Downers Grove Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Rd, or register online at dgparks.org/5miler. Registration will also be available on race day, from 6-7am.

On Sunday, June 28, parking and street restrictions will be in place for two to three hours in the morning. Parking at the Lincoln Center will not be available on race day. Please use the parking garages on Washington Street. Several streets south of Maple Ave will be closed to vehicular traffic until approximately 9:00 a.m. For a full list of street closures visit www.dgparks.org/5miler

The 38th Annual DG 5 Miler is organized by the Downers Grove Park District in cooperation with the Village of Downers Grove and CARA, and sponsored by: 4500 Fitness, Downers Grove Pediatrics, DuPage Medical Group, Egg Harbor Café, Peak Running, and Korwitts Chiropractic.