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SSW Running Club Club Challenge 5k

Name: SSW Running Club Club Challenge 5k
Start: 2026-08-05T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-08-05T20:30:00.000Z
Location: Tinley Park, IL

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Aug 5, 2026Tinley Park, Illinois, US

On our calendar since May 2022

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The Homewood Flossmoor Community Running Club challenges all Chicagoland Clubs to compete in the 4th annual South-Southwest Suburban Club Challenge.

Area clubs can form 3 person teams of all males, all females, or co-ed- both for high school, open, and masters. The times of the three finishers will be added up to determine the Champions in each division.

Unattached runners are welcome.

Following the race participants can receive one free appetizer at our awards ceremony at Oliver's in Oak Forest starting at 8:00 PM.

Email bob@ilpreptoptiming to get your club registered and receive a $15 discount for members of your club.

This Wednesday evening race kicks off at 7:00 PM and runs through the trails of Yankee Woods.

The Start and Finish of the race is at Yankee Woods, approximately 166th & Central Ave. in Tinley Park.

Top three overall individuals will receive awards, as well as the top three in each of the following age groups:

14 & Under

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70 & Older

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