Registration Open For 2020 BBQ Bolt Run

Press release from the Downers Grove Park District:

Thu July 9, 2020

SATURDAY, AUG. 29, 2020

8 AM START

Featuring BBQ & Beer

McCollum Park | 6801 Main St, Downers Grove, IL

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER!

INDIVIDUAL

Distance
Now through Aug. 27
Aug. 28 to 29

5K
$40
$45

1M
$35
$40

TEAMS

Groups of 4 or more get $5 off per racer! Teams must register by Aug. 27.

Distance
Now through Aug. 27

5K
$35

1M
$30

SOCIAL DISTANCING

The Downers Grove Park District anticipates that social distancing requirements and additional event modifications may be required in August for the BBQ Bolt. We are planning for potential modifications and are working with our race management provider to develop adjustments such as starting the race in heats of smaller groups, etc. Additional information will be provided in August.

WHAT DO YOU RECEIVE?

T-SHIRT

5K and 1-Mile registrants will receive a short-sleeve technical T-shirt. Register by Aug. 7, 2020, to guarantee a T-shirt in your preferred size.

MEDALS & AWARDS

All participants will receive a finisher's medal. Awards given to the overall top 3 male and female finishers in the 5K. Age category awards for the top 3 male and female finishers in the 5K: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+. No awards given for 1-Mile.

PICNIC IN THE PARK

Every registered participant (even kiddos!) will get to enjoy a "Picnic in the Park" complete with BBQ, beer and beverage!

TEAMS

Groups of 4 or more can create a TEAM and receive a discount on registration! Members of a team can participate in any distance they choose. If you are a family of 4 or more, create a team and receive the discount! Discount of $5 per registrant will take place during checkout. Teams must register by Aug. 27.

• CREATE A TEAM: The person creating the team will first register themselves by picking the race distance of their choice and then under the TEAM section of the registration form, they will choose to "create the team", pick a team name, create a password and include themselves on the team.
• JOIN A TEAM: Team members select the race distance they want to participate in and then in the TEAM section of the registration page, pick "choose to be added to a team" and pick from the team names in a drop down menu.

WHY PARTICIPATE?

The BBQ Bolt supports Downers Grove Park District's inclusion services, through SEASPAR, for people with disabilities who want to participate in a park district program or activity.

This press release was produced by the Downers Grove Park District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.