Results:
2023 results: 2023 Results
2022 results – : 2022 Results
2021 results: 2021 Official Results
2020 results:
2019 results:
2018 results:
2017 results:
2016 results:
2015 results: 2015 Exploding Turkey Trot Results
2014 results:
Course map: Map of course

2021 Results can be found at the following link.

A big congratulations to Jake Gillum on breaking the course record at 14:42.

Thanks for everyone that came out today. Record number, 827 signed up. Results can be found at : https://www.athlinks.com/…/1066930/Course/2421482/Results

NO REFUNDS ARE PERMITTED.
NO DEFERRALS OF ENTRY TO FUTURE YEARS ARE PERMITTED.
NO TRANSFER, SALE OR ATTEMPTED SALE OF ENTRIES IS PERMITTED.
SORRY, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Prize Money
$300 for overall first place Male and overall, first place Female
$200 for 2nd place winners
$100 for the 3rd place winner

Extra $200 for beating the course record – Male is 14:56 and Female 17:37!

The Cindy Schramm scholarship has been created from some of the proceeds of the race. Anyone ages 15 to 21 that registers and completes the race will automatically be put in for a drawing for $500 payable to the college of their choice. Winners will be contacted after the race. In 2022, 5 scholarships were awarded. All you need to do is register and start and finish. All times will be accepted into the raffle.

The certified 5k course is USATF measured and approved. Course Certification number is IL11120JW.

The Race strongly prohibited pets, bicycles, in-line skates, other wheeled vehicles.

Strollers or wagons are allowed but will need to line up behind the runners at the starting line.

Race day registration is available for individuals only. The family and team rates end the day before.

Parking is available at the Park District Clauss center, Lake Park west campus lot and the remote Lake Park west lot.

Lake Park’s foyer will be open and available if the weather is cold. Announcement will be made at 7:45 that race is about to begin.

The race will go unless the Police decide the weather is bad. Rain and snow will not cancel the race. If lighting is present, the race will be delayed and everyone will be asked to wait inside of Lake Park.

The race is chipped time. The chip is on the back of the bib. The bib can not be covered when you pass over the start or the finish line. Please wear the bib on the outside of your clothing for the race. Do not bend the chip, this can cause it to not register. For 2023, the race will start with air horn, and your time will start when you pass the starting line, there is a sensor that will start your time. If you are a competitive runner, make sure you line up in the front. Overall winners will be awarded on the first two to pass over the finish line (gun time) while all age group winners will be awarded based on chipped time.
The timing company is responsible for accuracy of the results.

The route will be closed for the duration of the race, however since there are homes along the route, there is the possibility of cars coming out of these homes, all runners need to be aware of their surroundings.

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The course will remain closed until the last person has finished walking

Music, food and drink will be at the finish line for 2023 Xtra Mile Running store will be serving Hot Chocolate!

Gear check is unavailable for 2023.

Results and pictures will be posted as soon as they are available.

Volunteers are needed for early packet pickup, setting up on race day, registration and cleaning up. If available to help out, please email name and availability using email address on bottom of this page.

Maple Leaf Coffee

Breda Moving Company, Inc

Seattle Sutton of Roselle

Mark’s Drugs

Stan’s Service Station

CrossFit of Roselle

Roselle Ace Hardware (Nerge Road)

Embolden Wealth Management

Salerno’s Rosedale Chapels

CodaBears, Inc.

Xtra Mile Running Store

Reband Creative

Kava Diem Organic Cafe(St. Charles)

Edward Jones of Bloomingdale – Kencie Zmich

Woodland Windows & Doors

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The race starts on Bryn Mawr between the high school and park district on the street. Travels west on Bryn Mawr into Waterbury subdivision and back around.

The certified 5k course is USATF measured and approved. An oblong loop, it starts on Bryn Mawr Road between the Roselle Park District Clauss Center and Lake Park High School West Campus. It is reasonable flat and a fast course. The course has a wide start and a long straight starting line along Bryn Mawr road. It continues through the Waterbury subdivision and winds back to end in the North end of the Lake Park West Campus parking lot.  The entire race is on asphalt closed streets of Roselle. The course is clearly marked with signs . Each mile marker is marked.

Parking and Registration Map

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Awards

Top male and female overall will win a trophy. Medals for top 1st, 2nd and 3rd  place finishers in the following age brackets:

Age groups : 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 +

Runners will be able to get their time and place at the end of the race at the results booth from the timer. There will be a staffed table next to the results to  verify and hand out medals. There is no awards ceremony. Please make sure that your age is correct prior to the race. All results are final.

Early packet pickup will be at Xtra mile running store in Schaumburg. located at 31 West Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg
Old Town Center at the corner of Schaumburg and Roselle Roads. look for the big sign that says “Running Shoes”

Starting on Saturday November 18 from 11 to 2. Sunday from 12 to 2.

Race Day pickup is also available starting at 6 AM

2022 Results can be found at the following link.
2022 Results

Congratulations to Mike Leet overall Male winner and new record at 14:56 and overall Female winner Stephanie Brokawand new course record at 17:37!!

2019 Male & Female Top Finishers

Jared Fry 17:57.9

Amy Probst 18:37.2

2018 Male & Female Top Finishers

Jeremy Lozano  16:58 — 3 time Top Male

Amy Probst 19:06

2017 Male & Female Top Finishers

Jeremy Lozano  16:02

Niamh Markham 19:48

2016 Male & Female Top Finishers

Jeremy Lozano  17:19

Julie Kupiec  20:44

2015 Male & Female Top Finishers

Jonathan  Harper    16:47
Jasmine Harper       19:52

2014 Male & Female Top Finishers

Andrew Tomaka    16:27
Julie Kupiec       21:39