5k | Food | FUN! Join us for a local summer tradition … over 20 years running!  This USATF-certified course route was redesigned and repaved in 2017 and features a scenic wooded route through historic Pilcher Park.

Of course, the Sundowner wouldn’t be complete without the kids races – a 1 mile Junior Jog for kids ages 6-12 and a 50 yard Tot Trot for kids 6 and under.  All youth participants will receive a custom t-shirt and medal.

Pre-registered runners will have their choice of unisex short-sleeve performance t-shirt or women's racerback tank top, and all runners will receive a finisher's medal.  All runners will be treated to a post-race cookout in the pavilion.

The Sundowner 5k is a chip timed race.  The overall male / female and masters (age 50+) male / female winners will be awarded prizes.  In addition, age group awards will be given to the top 3 male/female finishers in each age bracket.  Please see the FAQs for age group brackets.

$40 thru June 30 | $45 July 1-16 | $50 race day

The Sundowner 5k is the first race in the 2024 run3 series.  Register for all three Joliet Park District races to receive free custom run3 swag. Click here to register for the run3 bundle (available through March 1-May 31).