Events | Stampede

Sunday, September 2, 2012
Mike Rylko Community Park
951 McHenry Rd.
Buffalo Grove, IL

For more information, contact the Race Director,
Chuck Burgess at (847) 850-2125.

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.

Google Map Location

Timing & Results
The Buffalo Grove Stampede is using the latest in race timing technology, the Chronotrack D-Tag system. Benefits include:

The same accurate timing featured with a traditional chip.
D-Tags are distributed on the back of individual bib numbers.
D-Tags are for one time use and will not be collected at the finish line.

Click here for the 2011 race results, as well as the results from previous years.

USATF Certification Numbers:
5k: IL-08074-JW , 10k: IL-08073-JW

The Stampede is a CARA Certified race and both courses are USATF certified.

This race was selected to be part of CARA’s 2012 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 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.

Click here for a printable registration form. You will need to print the form and bring to the race to register.

Day of Race Registration starts at 7 a.m. and will end promptly at 7:45 a.m.

All Advanced Registration must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 29. CARA members are entitled to a $4 discount off advanced registration only.

Race & Age Groupings

10k Run

5k Run

Walk

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 & Over

All ages
and
genders
together

5k Wheelchair*

*Minimum of 10 pre-registered needed in order for wheelchair event to be held.

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

*Due to a lack of registration, the wheelchair civision has been canceled.

** 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. If using Family Fee, please send all registrations together with payment. Each family member must have their own individual registration form completed. 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	8:05 a.m.
10K - Wave 1	8:22 a.m.
10K - Wave 2	8:30 a.m.

Awards
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. Prizes will also be given to the top finishers in each age and gender category for the 5k and 10k races.

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, September 1 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 3.043

Official IHSA Rule - Open this link and scroll to Section 3.100

Event Sponsors

Finish Line Sponsor

Featured Sponsors



Midway Vendors/In-Kind Donators:
To participate in the midway area, please contact Greg Ney at gney@bgparks.org. Vendor Information & Agreement Packet