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Kid's Bike Race Registration - Ages 4-13

Lake Forest Bank Kids’ Fun Races @ the Inagural Lake Bluff Twilight Criterium - FREE

with support from CROYA & Activator Cycles

June 1, Friday
5:45 pm to 6:15 pm

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A Fun Bicyle Race for Kids ages 4–13
Kids get to take part in the Lake Bluff bike races, but go at their own pace and in their own age group. Each of the four separate heats (max. 50 kids per heat) ends at the start/finish line (at the corner of Oak & Evanston) — just like the pros!

AGES: DISTANCE, STAGING AREA
4–5 years old:  100 yards
Evanston Ave. just south of Scranton

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6–7 years old:  200 yards
Evanston Ave. just south of Scranton

8–10 years old: 3-4 blocks
Grace United Methodist parking lot on Scranton

11–13 years old: 1 lap of  race course
Oak Ave. just south of Scranton by library and portable restrooms

Staging
Each age group should be at respective staging area by 5:30 pm with parent (as needed) with kid’s race number pinned to front of shirt and wearing a HELMET.

Prizes
Each kid will receive a medal and goodie bag. Each goodie bag will contain a drawing ticket to be eligible for some additional small prizes donated by Knauz Auto Park.

Entry Requirements
No entry fee. The parent or guardian of each kid must sign a waiver and will receive a race number for each kid at registration.

Registration
Advance registration only.  Registration to be held in the lobby at Lake Forest Bank in downtown Lake Bluff (103 E. Scranton) at the following times:

  • May 30 & 31: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
  • June 1: 8:30 am – Noon. No registrations allowed after Noon.

Safety Requirements
Each kid must wear a helmet. No exceptions. Trikes, training wheels, etc., okay for kids under 8.

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