👟 Lew Blond Run News
Online auction is live!
Bids will be accepted through race day, May 18, for nearly 40 prizes that include wine packages, hotel package, children's activities, sports tickets and much more.! Click here or below to bid!
Pinstripes dine-in fundraiser on May 14!
Lew Blond Run Dine-In Fundraiser
- Dine-in only 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- After paying your bill with the server, stop by the front desk
- Tell the host you are participating in the "Lew Blond Run fundraiser" and show your receipt. Then 20 percent will be donated to the run.
- You will receive a coupon for a complimentary hour of gaming.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 11:30 AM
Pinstripes, Willow Road, Northbrook, IL, USA
Ways to run and save
Race bundles
You can bundle the 5K and 1-mile races for a special low price. No matter your age or fitness level, the run is for everyone! Participate in the UTSF-certified 5K course, the 1-mile run/walk or children ages 0-6 can be part of the Little Lew 50-yard dash!
Little Lew can be free!
The Little Lew 50-yard dash for ages 0-6 is free to all children who also register for either the 1-mile or 5-K race. There is a $10 fee for those who participate in only the Little Lew to cover T-shirt costs. We can't wait to see our youngest runners in our favorite race!
Sign up for LEW to get your SHOE!
School contest winners get popsicle party
Wescott, Willowbrook and Maple schools are having a contest to see which school has the highest percentage of participants signed up for the Lew Blond Run. At our elementary schools, students and staff who sign up can decorate a paper shoe that is displayed in the school hallways for all to see. Whichever school wins will earn a popsicle party for their entire building!
Packet pickup now at Road Runner Sports
See you there May 17
One of our Platinum Sponsors, Road Runner Sports will be the site of packet pick-up at the Wilmette location in Edens Plaza, 3232 Lake Ave., on Friday, May 17 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Road Runner will make a donation to the Lew Blond Run for every packet picked up! Also, if you join their VIP club during pickup, you can earn $10 rewards cash and current VIP Club members will earn double rewards.
Other ways to participate
If you're not running or walking, you can still enjoy the fun of the Lew Blond Run as a volunteer! Roles for people of all ages are available on race day and in advance. Click here or below to review volunteer options and sign up!
Additionally, there's still time to become a race sponsor. Various sponsorship levels are offered for race sponsors, including donations of silent auction items. Click here or below to learn more!
Why join the Lew Blond Run?
Click to take a quick peek at the fitness, fun and fundraising set for May 18! The Lew Blond Run has so many fun features in addition to our races. Returning and new features this year include: A silent auction for fantastic prizes; the Dunkin Community Cruiser; Q101; vendor fair; DJ; Maple Jazz Band; face painting and chalk art for kids; Card My Yard and school mascot photo opportunities. Bring your camera!
More local races for kids
Our youngest runners can also get practice at the upcoming races as part of the Healthy Kids Running Series of Glenview/Northbrook happening at 3 p.m. Sundays, May 5, 12 & 19.
These local races happen in our own District 30 backyard at Willow Park, 2600 Greenwood Road, Glenview!
This national program was created to engage communities and families by providing an inclusive youth running experience, inspiring kids to believe in themselves and lead an active healthy lifestyle.
To learn about registration fees and early bird discounts, click here or below and visit their website.