This was the 2nd year that I have run the Sundowner 5K. What a great 5K! This is an evening race and the past two years have been quite warm. The course is a pretty run through beautiful Pilcher Park in Joliet, IL. This is part of a 3 race series held by the Joliet park district and many people run all three races for additional swag. The route has some uphills and downhills and as the sun is setting the trail, which is a little uneven, needs to be watched carefully. But it really is a pretty run.

My only complaint, and it is a small one, is that parking at the site is very limited. If you get there early enough, you can get parking nearby, otherwise you park at a local Kmart and are shuttled in. I used the shuttles in 2014 and they worked very well. So, as I said, it is only a small complaint.

The after party is outstanding! Hamburgers, hotdogs, lots of beer, cookies, chips and lots of really nice people. Way to go Joliet Park District!!!