Events | Stampede
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Mike Rylko Community Park
951 McHenry Rd.
Buffalo Grove, IL
For more information, contact the Race Director,
Chuck Burgess at (847) 850-2125.
Results
Click here for the race results, as well as the results from previous years
Be A Volunteer!
Be a volunteer for the BG Stampede! Contact Erika Strojinc at (847) 850-2133 for more information or to become a volunteer.Race Location
The Buffalo Grove Stampede is an annual walk, run and wheelchair race held during BG Days weekend. The race begins and ends at Mike Rylko Community Park near the Spray 'N Play at 951 McHenry Road. The closest intersection is McHenry Road (Route. 83) and Deerfield Parkway.
Timing
The Buffalo Grove Stampede is using the latest in race timing technology, the Chronotrack B-Tag system. Benefits include:
- The same accurate timing featured with a traditional chip.
- B-Tags are distributed on the back of individual bib numbers.
- B-Tags are for one time use and will not be collected at the finish line.
USATF Certification Numbers:
5k: IL-08074-JW , 10k: IL-08073-JW
The Stampede is a CARA Certified race and both courses are USATF certified.
The 10K race was selected to be part of CARA’s 2013 competitive circuit of races, named the Runners’ Choice Circuit. CARA members can compete on this Circuit for year-end Overall, Age Group, Clydesdale/Athena (weight) and Club awards.
This race (both 10K and 5K) is a Cara Certified Race. It has agreed to adhere to and uphold CARA’s best practices guidelines. These guidelines embody the highest standards for quality, safety and comfort for participants in a road race.
Due to CARA’s advocacy efforts, runners in the Chicagoland area enjoy some of the highest quality road races in the country. To view the guidelines and to learn more about CARA, visit cararuns.org.
The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) is a non-profit organization devoted to expanding, motivating, supporting and celebrating the running community of Chicagoland. CARA connects runners to resources that enable them to run – farther, faster, better, for life.
Registration Details
Click here to check your online registration.
Day of Race Registration starts at 7 a.m. and will end promptly at 7:45 a.m.
All online registration must be submitted by 5 p.m. on the Wednesday before the race. CARA and Buffalo Grove Fitness Center members are entitled to a $4 discount off online registration only.
Race & Age Groupings
10k Run |
5k Run |
Walk |
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Male and Female Separated Age Brackets: |
Male and Female Separated Age Brackets: 9 & Under 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80 and up |
All ages and genders together |
5k Wheelchair* *Minimum of 10 pre-registered needed in order for wheelchair event to be held. Due to lack of registration, the 5K Wheelchair race has been canceled. |
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If you are registering the day of the race please be on time - Day of race registration ends promptly at 7:45 a.m.
Fees
| Fees: | Advanced Fee |
Family Fee** |
Day of Race Fee |
| 10k Run | $25 |
$22 |
$30 |
| 5k Run | $25 |
$22 |
$30 |
| Walk | $16 |
$13 |
$20 |
| 5k Wheelchair* | $25 |
$22 |
$30 |
** Family Fee
Families of 3 or more members participating in the Stampede qualify for the Family Fee. No other discounts apply if using the Family Fee. The reduced rate is a per person rate. The Family Fee is available on advanced registrations only.
Race Information
Race Times:
| 5K - Wave 1 | 8 a.m. |
| 5K - Wave 2 | 8:05 a.m. |
| 5K - Walk (behind all runners) | 8:05 a.m. |
| 10K - Wave 1 | 8:22 a.m. |
| 10K - Wave 2 | 8:30 a.m. |
Awards
Cash Prizes will be given to the overall male and female winners in the 5k and 10k races and they will not be eligible for age group prizes. Cash prizes will also be given to the 1st place winners of each race category for the 5k and 10k races. Medals will be given to the top 3 finishers in each race category for the 5k and 10k races. No awards are given out for the 5k Walk.
Raffle & Pancake Breakfast
All participants will be entered into the general prize drawing with prizes valued up to $50. Each participant will also receive a ticket good for a free pancake breakfast at the BG Days Rotary tent. Located at corner off Raupp Blvd. and Lake Cook Road.
Runner Packets
Packets may be picked up at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive on Saturday, Aygust 31 from 12 - 3 p.m.
Day of Race (Sunday): At the registration tent. 7 - 7:45 a.m.
Race Shirts
You will pick up your race shirt at packet pickup on Saturday or before the race on Sunday morning. Sizes are first come first served.
Race Belongings/Bag Check
A bag check for the runners will be available
Parking
There are several parking lots available to accommodate all participants.
Click here to view a PDF large picture of the immediate area surrounding the Race area.
Click here to see a map of the off site parking location (shuttle bus service will be provided).
Safety
For safety reasons, pets, roller blades, skateboards, strollers or bicycles of any kind will not be allowed in the 5k and 10k runs or the 5k walk.
Police and volunteer marshals will staff intersections and direct traffic, but the course will not be completely closed to traffic.
Course Information
10k Course
The 10k course is 3-dimensional and over 60% is on crushed stone pathways. Water stations are located near the 2 and 3 mile marks and just past the 4 and 5 mile marks.
5k Course
The 5k course is flat through a residential neighborhood. There will be water stations just past the 1 mile and 2 mile marks.
IESA & IHSA Rules
Facts about IESA & IHSA Rules for school athletes participating in the Stampede:
Official IESA Rule - Open this link and scroll to Section 3.070
Official IHSA Rule - Open this link and scroll to Section 3.080
Event Sponsors
Finish Line Sponsor
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Midway Vendors/In-Kind Donators:
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If you are interested in Stampede sponsorship opportunites, please contact Greg Ney at 847.850.2127. |
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