Online: Visit http://www.signmeup.com/68620 to register online.  You can register yourself and family members and pay by using Visa or MasterCard.  Online registration will be open until 5:00 pm Thursday June 17.

In Person, Race Day, June 20:  Race Day registration will be available the morning of the Daisy Dash in downtown Clarendon Hills from 6:30 am to 7:30 am.  Credit cards will not be accepted on Race Day.

No.  You may register in person on Raceday. See above.

Online registration will end on Thursday, June 17 at 5:00 pm.

Registration will be available the morning of the race, June 20, between 6:30 am and 7:30 am.

The Kids’ Run is designed for children 10 years old and younger.  Awards will be presented to the top male and female children in this age group.  Every child will receive a participants’ medal.

There will be a staggered start, allowing younger children to participate safely.  Details will be determined based on registration.

Children may participate in either race.  For younger children with little race experience, the Kids’ Run is a fun introduction to running.  Children that actively participate in running or other sports may enjoy the challenge of a full 5K run.

CARA discounts are not available for the Daisy Dash.

You can support the Daisy Dash by making donations online or by mail.  To make an online donation, click here. Alternatively, you can donate by mail. Please make checks payable to “Daisy Dash” and mail to Daisy Dash, P.O. Box 1, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514.

To edit your registration (name, event, etc.), please send an email detailing the change to DaisyDash@comcast.net

First 400 registrants for the 5K will receive a premium technical race shirt. In 2010, women may select a sleeveless technical shirt. Click Here for shirt information and sizing.

Subsequent 5K registrants will receive a cotton t-shirt, subject to availability.

Daisy Dash Kids Race registrants receive youth cotton t-shirts.

The shirts will be very similar to the 2007, 2008 & 2009 Daisy Dash T-Shirts.  An example is shown in this photo (click here) and other photos on daisydash.com

Click Here to see a photo.

Cotton children’s shirts in Youth sizes are assured for all children that register for the Kids’ Run.

If there are additional Technical Daisy Dash 2010 T-Shirts available after the race on Race Day, they may be purchased for a price of $30.  While supplies last.

Your race packet will include your Daisy Dash T-Shirt, your race number, or “bib”, safety pins to attach your bib to your shirt, your disposable chip ("D-chip"), additional information for Race Day, and some goodies and offers from sponsors.

Friday, June 18 between 9 am and 6 pm
Saturday, June 19 between 10am and 2 pm

In addition to race morning packet pick from 6:30-7:30 am, you can also get your packet at the location listed below:

Midtown Athletic Club
215 W. 63rd Street
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 325-8888

By picking up your packet prior to race day you will be able to get your race T-shirt and bib in order to prepare your self and your family for the race.  You will avoid lines and the congestion that typically occurs on race day registration and packet pick up.

However, if you are not able to pick up your packet on the Friday, or Saturday prior to the race, you may also pick up your packet on race day

Race Day, June 20:  Race Day packet pick-up will be available the morning of the Daisy Dash in downtown Clarendon Hills from 6:30 am to 7:30 am.

Yes. See above.

The Daisy Dash is a USATF Certified (IL-07033-JW) 5K race.  Five kilometers is approximately 3.1 miles.

8:00 am Sharp.

The Kids’ Run is approximately 0.75 miles

9:00 am

Yes. You can download the course maps at www.daisydash.com

Both runs are professionally timed.  All runners will receive a numbered bib to wear during the race.  All runners will also be issued a unique disposable chip, or "D-Chip" in their packet. This tag must be attached to your shoe in order to receive a time. Your time will start upon crossing the start-line pad, and will stop when you cross the finish-line pad. Upon completion of the events, highlights of the results will be announced.  Full results will be available online within 24 hours.

Yes, but you are kindly asked to start in the back and to wait until the runners are well on their way so as not to put anyone in harms way.  If walking, we ask that you complete the route within an hour to avoid a conflict with the Kids’ Run.

Yes, but you are kindly asked to start in the back and to wait until the runners are well on their way so as not to put anyone in harms way.  If walking, we ask that you complete the route within an hour to avoid a conflict with the Kids’ Run

The race will occur in rain or shine. However, in the case of excessive heat, the Race Directors will use guidelines based on the NCAA, American College of Sports Medicine, and American Academy of Pediatrics to determine what measures may be necessary to alter or cancel the Daisy Dash or the Daisy Dash Kids’ Run.  In general, if the Heat Index is expected to exceed 90 degrees or the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) is expected to exceed 80 degrees at the designated start time the Directors may shorten or cancel the race.

In the event of extreme weather, (lightning, heavy wind or rain) the start of the races may be delayed.

Yes, there will be portable bathrooms near the start line downtown.

No, we do not offer a gear check.

Paul Kelly
DaisyDash@Comcast.net
773-617-8408

To get to downtown Clarendon Hills from Route 83 go west on 55th street.  First Right (North) on Holmes four blocks into Downtown Clarendon Hills.

Parking is available in the Metra Lot (Prospect Ave. on south side of tracks), along Burlington on the North side of the tracks and street parking Holmes Ave.

For the 5K Race separate male and female awards are provided for the first 3 finishers in the following age groups:

• 12 and under
• 13 & 14,
• 15 to 19,
• 20 to 24, and every 5 year increment thereafter
• The Kids’ Run timing will record the time and place for all participants 10 years old and younger.

5K: Trophies are presented to the overall top 3 male and female.  Medals are provided for the top 3 male/female for each age group.    All children 12 and under will receive a 5K finisher medal

The top 3 finishers in the Kids’ Run under the age of 10 will receive a trophy.  All children who finish will receive a Kids’ Run finisher medal.

In 2008, the Daisy Dash raised funds for 5 local charities:

• David C. Weber Foundation
• Clarendon Hills DARE
• Clarendon Hills Little League
• Clarendon Hills Lions Club
• Clarendon Hills Infant Welfare

David Weber, a lifelong Clarendon Hills resident, passed away in August 2001 at the age of 33.  He left behind his wife and three children, his parents, six adult brothers and their families, and many close friends.  In 2003, David's friends and family decided to establish a foundation in his name that would benefit others.  We chose to focus on assisting local students studying abroad because that was an important part of David's life when he was growing up.

The Foundation supports the educational goals of local students whom have chosen to study language, foreign or indigenous cultures, abroad or domestically.  The Foundation also seeks to promote learning among driven, open-minded young Americans, with a focus on facilitating those students’ abilities to attend academic and cultural programs in foreign countries.  This support will be given directly to local students chosen by the trustees and/or to establish nonprofit organizations that support such students

100% of the profits are donated to the charities

PLATINUM SPONSOR:
Midtown Athletic Club

GOLD SPONSOR
Private Bank

SILVER SPONSOR
Continental

KIDS’ RACE SPONSOR

BRONZE SPONSOR
Austin McNichols Insurance

DAISY DASH PARTNERS (significant in-kind contributions)

AthletiCo
Whole Foods
Starbucks Coffee Company
Dick Pond Athletics
Mike Ditka