Cove School One Step At A Time

The Cove School will hold its 14th annual 5K Community Walk/Run on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at the beautiful Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville, IL. Come individually or create a team of friends and family to race, then celebrate with refreshments at the Finish Line. 

Volunteers of all ages are needed! Arrive by 7:30 AM day-of; teens will receive community service hours. CLICK HERE to sign up and for more information; please contact Emma Jones at ejones@coveschool.org with any questions. 

Race Fees: 

$40.00 Early Bird Special through July 31st 

$45.00 August 1st through September 5th  

$50.00 Day of Race  

$25.00 Kids under 18 (Age Based Pricing)

$25.00 Cove Staff (please email Emma Jones at ejones@coveschool.org for discount code) 

Race Day Agenda:

7:30 AM Day-of registration and race bag pick-up opens; closes at 8:30 AM

8:50 AM Warm-up 

9:00 AM Walk/Run starts 

10:00 AM Awards ceremony and bagel breakfast