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Fire Zone 5k

Name: Fire Zone 5k
Start: 2026-10-04
End: 2026-10-04
Location: Homer Glen

Homer Glen, United States • 4 Oct 2026

Fire Zone 5k

The Lockport Fire Foundation hosts the second annual Fire Zone 5k, a community 5k run/walk in Lockport, Illinois. The course begins at the Hassert Park parking lot across from Lockport Township Fire Station 6 and follows a marked loop on the Forest Preserve trail, finishing back in the parking lot.

Entry is the same price for runners and walkers. The registration fee is $35.00. All participants who are registered and present on race day will receive a t-shirt and a finisher medal. Top three finishers in each age group receive a winners pin.

Pre race packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2026 at 19623 W Renwick Road, Lockport, IL. Registration opens March 20, 2026 and closes August 9, 2026.

The description above lists event location, course format, entry fee, participant items, awards for top age group finishers, and packet pickup details. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Illinois Homer Glen

Race information

Registration

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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