may 13, 2017
The 2017 Panther Pursuit Running Festival featuring a 5k run/walk, a 10k run, and a 1/2 mile kid's fun run will take place on Saturday, May 13th, 2017. Click below to register.
NOTE
Online Registration for the 2017 Panther Pursuit Running Festival is now closed. You may register on the day of the race from 7-8 AM. To save time, you can download and fill out the registration form to expedite on-site registration.
Online Registration for the 2017 Panther Pursuit Running Festival is now closed. You may register on the day of the race from 7-8 AM. To save time, you can download and fill out the registration form to expedite on-site registration.
ABOUT
Welcome to the website for the Panther Pursuit Running Festival, an annual event which features a 5k run/walk, a 10k run, and a 1/2 Mile Kid's Fun Run. This event is organized by Immanuel Lutheran School in Crystal Lake, IL, and supports the staff and students of Immanuel who have generously donated their time and talents to local causes such as Operation Christmas Child, Crystal Lake Food Pantry, PADS, the Community Clinic , Upward and many others.
...until the 2017 Panther Pursuit Running Festival!!!
location
The 5k run/walk, 10k run, and 1/2 Mile Kid's Fun Run will all start and finish at Immanuel Lutheran School, 300 S. Pathway Court, Crystal Lake, IL
registration
NOTE
Online Registration for the 2017 Panther Pursuit Running Festival is now closed. You may register on the day of the race from 7-8 AM. To save time, you can download and fill out the registration form to expedite on-site registration.
Online Registration for the 2017 Panther Pursuit Running Festival is now closed. You may register on the day of the race from 7-8 AM. To save time, you can download and fill out the registration form to expedite on-site registration.
5k (day of race registration) - $40
10k (day of race registration) - $50
Kid’s ½ Mile Fun Run (day of race registration) - $25
additional details
All participants in the 5k, 10k, and 1/2 mile kid's fun run will receive the exclusive 2017 Panther Pursuit Running Festival Dri Tech t-shirt (desired sizes may not be available for day of race registrations, all sizes are unisex). Stick around after you finish your race for some music entertainment, a great selection of snacks and refreshments, and to visit our sponsors in the expo area. The 5k and 10k races will feature RFID "chip" timing by J3 Timing for the fastest and most accurate race results. Individual results will be available from the J3 Timing kiosk shortly after you cross the finish line.
race day
Saturday, May 13th, 2017
7:00 AM – Race day registration & packet pick-up opens
8:00 AM – Race day registration closes
8:15 AM – 10k race start
8:30 AM – 5k race start
9:30 AM – Kid’s ½ mile fun run start
9:45 AM – Awards ceremony
Note that pre-race day packet pick-up will be on Thursday, May 11th, 2017 from 2pm-6pm at Immanuel Lutheran - 300 S. Pathway Ct, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
7:00 AM – Race day registration & packet pick-up opens
8:00 AM – Race day registration closes
8:15 AM – 10k race start
8:30 AM – 5k race start
9:30 AM – Kid’s ½ mile fun run start
9:45 AM – Awards ceremony
Note that pre-race day packet pick-up will be on Thursday, May 11th, 2017 from 2pm-6pm at Immanuel Lutheran - 300 S. Pathway Ct, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
courses
Course maps for the 5k and the 10k race are shown below:
age groups + AWARDS
5k Race - Awards will be given to the overall 1st place male and 1st place female finisher, as well as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers for male and female in the following age groups:
8 and under, 9-11 years, 12-14 years, 15-19 years, 20-24 years, 25-29 years, 30-34 years, 35-39 years, 40-44 years, 45-49 years, 50-54 years, 55-59 years, and 60 and above.
10k Race - Awards will be given to the overall 1st place male and 1st place female finisher, as well as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers for male and female in the following age groups:
14 and under, 15-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, and 60 and above. All participants in the 10k race will receive a special Panther Pursuit Running Festival finisher’s medal.
Kid’s ½ Mile Fun Run - All participants in the Kid’s ½ Mile Fun Run will receive a finisher’s medal.
8 and under, 9-11 years, 12-14 years, 15-19 years, 20-24 years, 25-29 years, 30-34 years, 35-39 years, 40-44 years, 45-49 years, 50-54 years, 55-59 years, and 60 and above.
10k Race - Awards will be given to the overall 1st place male and 1st place female finisher, as well as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers for male and female in the following age groups:
14 and under, 15-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, and 60 and above. All participants in the 10k race will receive a special Panther Pursuit Running Festival finisher’s medal.
Kid’s ½ Mile Fun Run - All participants in the Kid’s ½ Mile Fun Run will receive a finisher’s medal.
2016 RESULTS
Thank you everyone for coming out and participating in the 2016 Panther Pursuit 5K & Kid's 1/2 Mile Fun Run on May 14th, 2016.
The results for the 5K are below:
2016 Panther Pursuit 5K Age Group Results
2016 Panther Pursuit 5K Overall Results
The results for the 5K are below:
2016 Panther Pursuit 5K Age Group Results
2016 Panther Pursuit 5K Overall Results
2016 photos
A huge thank you to Sylver McAllister with Sylverstudio Photography for all of the great photos she took at the 2016 Panther Pursuit. Below are just a few of the many pictures from race day. Click here to see all of them or to download your favorites. Sylver has made all of the pictures available to everyone in digital format free of charge. For a small fee, you may order prints from the Sylversyudio website by going here.
2017 SPONSORS
The Panther Pursuit Running Festival would not be possible without the awesome support from our sponsors. Check out the businesses below that have made this event possible. If you are interested in becoming a partner with the Panther Pursuit Running Festival please click here for more information about sponsorship opportunities.
Our Title Sponsor
Our Gold Level Sponsors
Our Silver Level Sponsors
Our Bronze Level Sponsors