8:00am Race Start
Kid's Fun Run at 8:40am
Sunday, July 27, 2008
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Online Registration
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EVENT OVERVIEW:
Formerly the "Yorkfield Run for Hunger" (1992-1999), this 5K benefits the Elmhurst Food Pantry, with all runners’ fees going to Elmhurst/Yorkfield Food Pantry, The Chicago Anti-Hunger Federation, Oxfam America, Bread for the World. The course is USATF certified and winds through the tree-lined streets of south Elmhurst. All participants receive a custom-designed T-shirt, a "goody bag" and post-race refreshments. There are raffle prizes as well. Unique awards for both men and women will be given out in 10 age categories. Following the 5K there will be a "Kid's ½ mile Fun Run" with each participant receiving a T-shirt and Ribbon. Participation averages 300 runners and walkers.
Participants are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food donation with them on race day for the Elmhurst Food Pantry.
COURSE:
USATF Certified #IL-95039-JW
Gently Rolling and FAST (see map)
Mile Splits—water at 1.5 miles
COURSE RECORDS:
Male—Dave Jaeger —15:53 (2007)
Female—Sanya Syrstad —17:56 (2007)
ENTRY FEE:
(checks payable to Run for Hunger)
$18 for CARA members before 7/21
$20 for non-CARA before 7/21
$25 day of the Race
$10 Fun Run for Kids 1/2 Mile
$15 Groups of 10 or more—mail in registration only
PACKET PICKUP: You may pick up your t-shirt and registration packet race day morning at the race location from 6:30-7:50am.
AWARDS to top 3 overall men & women along with top 3 in each age group.
AGE GROUPS: 0-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 plus
T-SHIRTS: Shirts are provided for all runners and walkers in 5k and Kids 1/2 mile run.
POST RACE RAFFLE!: Lots of great prizes (you must be present to win)
REFRESHMENTS: Lots of Post Race Goodies
INSTANT RACE RESULTS BY DRKOMPUTING AT FINISH TO ALL PARTICIPANTS.
BENEFITING: The Elmhurst Food Pantry, Chicago Anti-Hunger Federation, Bread for the World
LOCATION & INFORMATION:
Yorkfield Presbyterian Church
1099 S. York Road, Elmhurst IL 60126
1st light north of York & Roosevelt (Rt. 38), 1st light south of York & Butterfield (Rt. 56)
Click here for a map
Optional Come-As-You-Are "Runners Worship" immediately following awards ceremony
Phone: (630) 833-6600
Fax: (630) 833-0793
email with questions.
Thanks to all of our sponsors:
Dinner Level ($1000)
Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare
Elmhurst-Chicago Stone Company
Allied Waste Services
Morningside Equities Group
Lunch Level ($500)
Harris Bank
Olympic Chiropractic & Physical Therapy
Community Bank of Elmhurst
Four Sisters Running for Hunger
Comcast
McDonald's (on North York)
York Theatre classiccinemas.com
AT & T
Breakfast Level ($250)
DeVries Animal Hospital
The Long Green Line
Suburban Bank & Trust
Park Place of Elmhurst
Francesca's Amici
Nicor
The Diplomat West Banquets
Clarke Outdoor Mosquito Control
Dick Pond Athletics-Elmhurst
McHugh Construction Company