May 4-10, 2025

WHAT?
Run, walk, or crawl a Virtual 5K—your pace, your place! 
Whether you're training like a Jedi Knight or strolling like a droid on Tatooine, this race is for everyone.

WHERE?
🌍 Anywhere in the galaxy! Grab your lightsaber (or running shoes), your exclusive race shirt, and rally your crew for a friendly OR competitive run in your neighborhood or local park.

WHY REGISTER?

YODA REASON WHY!

In the vast expanse of the galaxy, music is like the Force—an invisible energy that binds us, connects us, and gives life its rhythm. Just as the Jedi use the Force for balance and harmony, we create music to express the melodies and emotions that flow within us. Across planets, species, and cultures, music is the universal language that unites us all.

From the cantinas of Tatooine to the majestic halls of Naboo, music weaves through every part of life. It celebrates victories, soothes sorrows, and inspires epic journeys. Like the Force, music has both a light side and a dark side, capturing the full spectrum of human experience—bringing light in darkness and echoing the depth of our emotions.

So, why do we make music? Because, like the Force, it is a powerful ally. It strengthens, connects, and resonates through the galaxy, reminding us that we are all part of the same cosmic symphony.

🎶 Check out Symphony847 in action!

WHAT YOU GET!

🎽 Limited-Edition Race Shirt! 

The first 150 registrants will receive a moisture-wicking, performance running shirt—perfect for training, lounging, or blending in at the Mos Eisley Cantina.

👕 T-Shirt Sizing Chart: 

HOW TO GUARANTEE YOUR RACE SHIRT BY MAY 4?

👕 Register by April 12 to get your exclusive race shirt in time for your run!
📦 Registrations after April 12 will still receive a shirt, but delivery by race week is not guaranteed.

💰 REGISTER BY APRIL 12 TO SAVE $5! Price increases to $40 on April 13.

🎟️ STAR WARS CONCERT TICKET RAFFLE!

Want to win two tickets to Lake Forest Civic Orchestra’s May the Fourth Be With You concert on Sunday, May 4 at 4:00 PM?

• How to Enter:
  • Every 5K registrant is automatically entered.
  • Want to enter without registering for the 5K? Select the “Raffle Entry Only” ticket below!
• Raffle Closes:April 27 at 11:59 PM
• Winner Announced:April 28—giving you plenty of time to plan for the concert!

Your participation keeps live music accessible to students and the community by supporting:

✨ Free concert tickets for students through college
✨ Side-by-side concerts with D128 students
✨ Access to University of Wisconsin Whitewater resources, including masterclasses and sectionals with Dr. Chris Ramaekers, the UWW Piano Trio, and Brass Quintet
✨ Sectionals and chamber concerts led by Symphony847 musicians for students
✨ Concerto competition with a scholarship and performance opportunity
✨ Student composition showcase at Symphony847 concerts
✨ Chamber concerts for community senior centers

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Want to support even more? We have exciting sponsorship opportunities to showcase your brand to a dedicated community of music and Star Wars fans!

WHO ARE WE?

Symphony847 is an innovative ensemble redefining the symphony orchestra experience for the 21st century. Founded in 2020 by passionate musicians on Chicago’s North Shore, we create vibrant performances that blend classical music with contemporary compositions and popular genres.

We believe classical music should be accessible to everyone, and we are committed to making live music an engaging and exciting experience for all generations.