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Flight to the Finish

Zion, Illinois, United States

calendar_today 15 Aug, 2026

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About the Event

Welcome to the Flight to the Finish 5K and Kids 100m Dash!

Join us Sat, Aug 16 2025 at 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive (Zion Park District) for a fun-filled event as we launch our Zinnia and Monarch Festival..and Bees Too!

The day begins at 8:30 am with the FREE kids 100 meter dash with ribbons awarded to the top 3 finishers under the age of 10. Then Lace up your running shoes and get ready for the 5K race at 8:45am.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this event is perfect for all ages and skill levels. The 5K (FLAT FAST COURSE) race will test your endurance, while the Kids 100m Dash is a great way to get the little ones involved. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to challenge yourself and have a blast with friends and family. The event closes with a Bubble Bash Celebration for those interested, awards for ages and top finishers AND First Time 5Kers and door prizes! AWESOME Zinnia and Monarch Festival...and Bees Too! T-Shirt!

$5 OFF UNTIL JULY 16 2025

See you at the finish line!

Races Offered

Flight to the Finish 5K and Kids 100M Dash!

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:30

sell

$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Zion.

thermostat Temperature

18.0° / 25.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

17.8° / 25.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 39m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

73.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:59

nightlight Sunset

19:50

About Zion

Learn more about the host city, Zion.

Zion is a city in Lake County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 United States census, the population was 24,655.

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