Name: Bucktown 5K and Kids Run
Start: 2025-10-05T03:30:00-05:00
Location: Burr Elementary School Grounds

Running is one of the easiest ways to stay fit without breaking the bank. With plenty of parks, trails, and tracks in Illinois, you'll be burning off the calories in no time. Here are some excellent places to go for a jog near Lyons, IL.

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Cornerstone Lakes Parkrun

Romp In The Park 5K Run and 2–Mile Walk and Run

Lowell Labor Day Weekend 5K

Lowell Labor Day Festival

Will County Brew Run 5k

Annual Crystal Lake Half Marathon and 12K

Run Mag Mile

Bucktown 5K and Kids Run

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