'Kegs & Eggs' Added As Post-Race Party After Hidden Gem Half Marathon

FLOSSMOOR, IL — Runners and their cheerleaders will have a chance to indulge a bit after Flossmoor's popular—and sold out—Hidden Gem Half Marathon.

The Village of Flossmoor has added a new Kegs & Eggs post-race celebration that will immediately follow the race, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7.

Kegs & Eggs — designed for community members, race spectators, volunteers and runners — will be held in downtown Flossmoor from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., featuring brunch items from local vendors, specialty beverages and music spun by a DJ. Food highlights include steak and egg sliders from The Bistro, Italian beef sandwiches from Buona Beef, breakfast tacos from Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery, energy shots from Sug N Jam, plus specials from Dunning’s Gourmet Market & Deli, D’s Cookie Dough Co., Rainbow Cone, Ruby Ella Sweets and Kona Ice. Flossmoor Station has even brewed an exclusive beer for the event: the Hidden Gem Beer.

Event goers can even take a free souvenir home with them, courtesy of Flossmoor’s Green Commission. As Flossmoor is proud of its urban tree canopy and commitment to environmental initiatives, Green Commissioners will be giving away 100 free oak trees this day.

“We invite the community to join us for this unique celebration, as we welcome runners from across the country to experience the beauty and spirit of our Village,” said Stephanie Wright, Flossmoor’s Community Engagement Manager.

At the Hidden Gem Half Marathon, more than 1,200 runners will embark on a 13.1-mile road race throughout Flossmoor in an event named the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) Race of the Year for two consecutive years. The sold-out race will kick off at 7:30 a.m. on Flossmoor Road in front of Infant Jesus of Prague School and will end in downtown Flossmoor, along Sterling Avenue.

For more information on the Hidden Gem Half Marathon, please visit www.HiddenGemHalf.com. For more information about the Village of Flossmoor, please visit www.Flossmoor.org.