Blue Bridges 5K 2026

The race.

The Blue Bridges 5K takes place on September 19, 2026, in Blue Island, Illinois. This 5K race welcomes runners, walkers, and families, with a bike-mounted race lead. Pre-race beverages and a water station at the midpoint provide refreshments in orange cups for water and purple cups for sports drinks. Packet pickup is available at 13307 Olde Western Avenue, Blue Island, Illinois 60406, with day-of pickup at 8 a.m. A warmup and announcements begin at 8:30 a.m. The chip-timed event awards first, second, and third place finishers by gender and an overall winner, with times posted on the race website the following day. Parking is available under the Western Avenue Bridge off Broadway Road between Olde Western and Rexford Drive, with volunteers assisting participants.