- …Welcome to our inaugural Mecca Moves! 5K & 1K Family Run, Walk & Roll! This is part of our Mecca ‘Wellness Initiative’ to promote fitness, physical, mental, and spiritual health in our community within all ages and abilities. Individuals, families, and groups welcome! Celebrate with a post-race wellness fair! All proceeds will be donated to Chi-Care, a local Muslim-founded non-profit organization helping people experiencing homelessness throughout Chicagoland.
Race Information
- Event Date is September 10, 2022. This is an in-person event only.
- Location: Event will start and finish at in downtown Burr Ridge, IL.
- Race Day T-shirt, Bib & Packet Pick Up on FRIDAY @ MECCA Center: 6-8 pm.
- This is not a drop off event. Children must be under parents’ supervision.
- Runner, walkers, strollers & wheelchairs welcome on the course.
- For more information: info@meccacenter.org
Start Times:
- Check-in 7:00 – 8:30 am. Recommended arrival minimum 30 minutes before your designated start time.
- 5K Start: 8:00 am
- 1K Start: 8:45 AM
Registration
- Early registration: deadline Friday, Sept 2, 2022.
- Late registration: Sept 3 – Sept 9, 2022.
Event Entry Fee:
- $25 Ages 2-12 by Sept 2, 2022 ($35 after Sept 3, 2022)
- $35 Ages 13+ by Sept 2, 2022 ($45 after Sept 3, 2022)
- Please support our beneficiary Chi-Care with your generous donation! https://chi-care.org/donate/
Awards: Award Ceremony: 9:15 am
This is a chip timed race! 5K Race Prizes will be awarded to top male & female finishers overall & in various age groups. Kids Dash and 1K participants will receive prizes too.
Course Description:
- The course will take participants through parts of beautiful, downtown Burr Ridge and neighboring residential areas. All portions of the course are along paved and marked roads.
Beneficiary
- All proceeds will benefit CHI-CARE, a local Muslim-founded inclusive non-profit organization dedicated to helping people experiencing homelessness in Chicagoland. Learn more @ https://www.chi-care.org/!
EVENT DETAILS:
WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH THE REGISTRATION COST?
- A sized race shirt (not be guaranteed if registered after September 2, 2022).
- Race bib with timing strip.
- Access to run or walk or roll the annual 1K or 5K course without vehicle traffic.
- Water station along the course.
- Bottled water and recovery food at the finish line.
- Official timed results.
- Medals and awards to winners in 5k, 1K and finishers in Kids Dash.
- Post-race celebration and sponsors booths.
For the 5K: Please plan to arrive at the venue by 7:30 to join the 5K warm-up.
For the 1k: Please plan to arrive at the venue by 8:30 to join the 1K warm-up. Note, the introduction and 5K event starts at 7:30, and you are encouraged to arrive earlier if possible.
Allow extra time for parking and walking to venue. The races and walks are expected to end by 9:30 am. We encourage you to stay for food, fun, prizes & awards and to visit and support the sponsors afterwards.
PARKING
Designated Event Parking Lot:
Burr Ridge Village Center Parking Deck (North & South Garages)
701 Village Center Dr, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Free and accessible parking lot.
Note: It is a 5-10 minute walk from the parking structure to the event location.
Accessible Parking Lot:
These are located at both the Burr Ridge Village Center Parking Deck (5-10 minute walk) and the County Line Square (right across the parking lot) where the event is being staged. Please park in the County Line Square Parking Lot ONLY if you are in need of accessible parking.
START/ END & EVENT LOCATION
Event Address:
County Line Square Parking Lot, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
GPS Coordinates: 41.750946, -87.912292.
https://goo.gl/maps/V8XkHnUkhy1ixqT68
This event will be staged in the parking lot to the east side of the Chase Bank. The most direct walk from the parking deck is to head east towards Lincolnshire Parkway & Burr Ridge Parkway. The Start & End Arch will be at the intersection of Lincolnshire Drive & Burr Ridge Parkway. Access to the event through Lincolnshire Drive will close at 7:55 am. All foot traffic must enter from Bridewell Drive after 7:55 am.
PORTABLE TOILETS
A portable bathroom, an ADA compliant bathroom and a handwashing station will be present at the event staging area.
WHAT TO BRING & PREPARE
A fanny pack or other method of storing keys, ID and cell phone. There are no lockers or storage facilities available.
Be sure to put the race bib you will receive on the front of your shirt where it is easier seen and registered, using safety pins on all four corners to keep it in place.
A helpful website on preparing for the event: https://www.verywellfit.com/what-to-do-before-a-5k-race-2910940
START TIMES
8:00 am: 5K Start
All participants start together once the signal sounds. The chip timed bib will start once you cross the official start line. RUNNERS should line up at the forefront and in groups by their assumed per mile pace if known (i.e. 6 – 8, 8 – 10, and 12+ minute/mile). Faster runners will start the race. WALKERS will follow with single walkers at the forefront, then those pushing strollers or with young children, in wheelchairs or anyone needing extra time or space. It will be easier to fall into your pace if you’re around people the same speed as you. It may feel crowded at the start, but will space out quickly as the race gets started.
Please note: 5K distance is equivalent to 3.1 miles. The assumed finish time for runners is between 30 to 50 minutes and for walkers from 45 to 90 minutes. The course will close at 9:30 am and vehicle traffic will resume on the course. All participants must cross the end line by 9:30 am.
8:45 am: Kids 75 Yard Dash Start
For children ages 2-5 who wish to participate, this is a short & fast race of speed. Parents or guardians will not be allowed to “dash” with their child due to course safety concerns. They may watch from the sidelines.
9:00 am: 1K Start
All participants start together once the signal sounds. The chip timed bib will start once you cross the official start line. RUNNERS should line up at the forefront. Faster runners will start the race. WALKERS will follow with single walkers at the forefront, then those pushing strollers or with young children, in wheelchairs or anyone needing extra time or space. It will be easier to fall into your pace if you’re around people the same speed as you. It may feel crowded at the start, but will space out quickly as the race gets started.
Participants will be requested to organize themselves with RUNNERS at the forefront. As this is a shorter distance, participants are requested to line up by assumed faster to slower pace.
WALKERS will follow with single walkers at the forefront, followed by people pushing strollers or in wheelchairs and then those with young children or anyone needing extra time or space.
Please note: 1K distance is equivalent to 0.62 miles. The assumed finish time for runners is between 6 – 15 minutes and for walkers from 10 to 30 minutes. The course will close at 9:30 am and vehicle traffic will resume on the course. All participants must cross the end line by 9:30 am.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
In case of severe weather, the event may need to be postponed to a later date or cancelled. All participants and parties involved will be informed with as much prior notice as possible or Friday, September 9 at 7:00 pm at the latest. In case of light rain or drizzle, the event will be paused until it passes and the ground on route is determined to not be wet or slippery nor pose a risk of fall or injury to participants. Registration fees are non-refundable in the event of cancellation and will be given as donation to the beneficiary, Chi-Care.
CHILDREN
Children and babies are encouraged to participate! However, children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. If a parent plans to run or walk in an event, they must ensure that any non-participating children are supervised by another adult. Strollers are allowed on the 1K and 5K course.
SPECTATORS
Non-participating family and friends are encouraged to come and cheer on the participants! They may be present alongside the course as long as they are not on the paved course nor grass for the safety of all. Hand-held signs are welcome. Please note that no vehicles may be present on the course and the roads to access the course are closed by 7:50 am.
MEDALS
Awards will be given to the top two male and female finishers overall and in specific age brackets for the 1K & 5K Race, as well medals for all participants in the Kids’ Dash.
SPONSORS
Thank you to our amazing sponsors for their generous donations, special offers, and gifts for our beneficiary Chi-Care and event!
Baitulmaal ¨IFANCA ¨Oak Brook Smiles ¨MUHSEN ¨Motiva Law ¨Fatima Foods ¨
Islamic Relief ¨Avicenna Health Center ¨Pete’s Fresh Market ¨Premier Physical Therapy ¨
Oak Lawn Health Mart ¨Melt ‘n Dip ¨Cinnabon ¨Pizza Track ¨Brookhaven Marketplace
DONORS
Thank you to the following donors for their generous special offers and gifts for our participants!
Kabob Q
Teriyaki Madness
Trader Joe’s
Med and Spa
Oberweis
Chick Fil-A
Chase Bank Burr Ridge
Chicago Bears
Chicago Wolves
Chicago White Sox
Lou Malnati’s