Background
Venus de Miles began in Boulder County, Colorado in 2008. A group of female Greenhouse Scholars' staffers wanted to create a unique fundraising event just for women - with all the perks and touches women would appreciate. The event quickly grew in popularity, bringing together thousands of active women in the celebration of sisterhood and community. In 2012, the Greenhouse Scholars program was established in Illinois and Venus de Miles found it's way to the beautiful community of Lake Forest. To date more than 12,000 women have participated in a Venus de Miles event and those numbers continue to grow as women invite their sisters, their daughters, their mothers, and their friends to join them for this unforgettable day of fun and fitness for an exceptional cause. Courses Venus de Miles is for all skill levels and features courses to accommodate any active woman – whether this is your first athletic event or your hundredth. In 2015, we'll be offering 25-mile and 62-mile ride options and all-new 5k run option (or walk if you prefer) 62-mile ride - start time 7:00am 25-mile ride - start time 8:15am 5k run - start time 8:30am Festival - start time 9:00am