Backlot Dash 5K and Youth 1/2 mile Color Run

Backlot Dash 5K and Youth 1/2 mile Color Run
Date Aug 2025 (TBD)
Distance 5k, Fun Run, 0.5mi
Course Type Road

Race Information

Skokie's Backlot Dash 5K and Kid's Run is held in Downtown Skokie (in and around the grounds of Skokie's Backlot Bash) and will include a half-mile kids run. The Half Mile Youth Color Run is an out-and-back course with white t-shirts provided. Runners will run through powdered colors thrown along the course.

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