Ross Bogue Memorial Run the Hills 5k 2027

Date: Saturday, June 5, 2027
Start time: 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Barrington Hills, Illinois
Entry fee: From $40 · goes up to $45 on Apr 1, 2027
Included with entry: Includes a shirt
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Ross Bogue Memorial Run the Hills 5k	5K	Jun 5, 20279:00 AM	$40$45 after Apr 1, 2027	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Apr 1, 2027.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$40 until Mar 31, then $45 until Jun 6.

Online registration closes Jun 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Illinois, which costs $35 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Illinois runs 35:55, about 11:34 a mile, based on 426 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:13 and men in 31:16.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:17 AM, and the Ross Bogue Memorial Run the Hills 5k starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 830 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

6 Brinker Rd, Barrington Hills, IL 60010

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around June 5 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 30% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 86°F.

Based on 60 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

Race details

Where: 6 Brinker Rd, Barrington Hills, IL 60010Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 830 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2027 (Jun 5, 2027), 2026 (May 30, 2026), 2025 (May 17, 2025), 2024 (May 18, 2024), 2023 (May 20, 2023), 2022 (May 14, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Ross Bogue Memorial Run the Hills 5k?: Saturday, June 5, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Apr 1, 2027.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Jun 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Illinois?: At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Illinois, which costs $35 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?: 5K.
Where does it start?: 6 Brinker Rd, Barrington Hills, IL 60010.

From the organizers

This event has raised over $100,000 for local food pantries and other non-profits. Participants are treated to an accurately measured 5k course with an aid station just before and after the turnaround point. Age group awards are given to the top three men and top three women in each category. Categories are 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over.

Join us in Barrington Hills for the 6th annual race on our scenic, challenging 5k course!