City of West Chicago, IL

08/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/08/2024 02:58

West Chicago Fit4Fall 5K to Showcase Fall Foliage Along the Prairie Path

Get ready, West Chicago-fall is on its way, and so is the inaugural Fit4Fall 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Youth Run!

Start stocking up on your favorite pumpkin coffee creamer and mark your calendars for Saturday, September 21 to experience the Illinois Prairie Path in all its fall splendor. The 5K race kicks off at 7:30 a.m., followed by the 1 Mile Youth Run at 8:30 a.m., both starting from the picturesque Reed-Keppler Park.

Participants can register online at Race Roster with the first 100 registrants receiving a special swag bag for the event. Entrants in the 5K will get a custom Fit4Fall 5K medal, a commemorative shirt, and be automatically entered into the Race Day Raffle. Raffle prizes include a complimentary Green Tee at St. Andrews Golf Club and tickets for the Spooky Trail at the West Chicago Park District.

For the 5K, entry fees are $15 for participants under 17 and $35 for adults 18 and older. The 1 Mile Youth Run is $5 for participants 10 and under. Families with four or more participants can enjoy a $5 discount at checkout!

Register by Thursday, September 5 to guarantee your shirt size, and also enjoy a complimentary waffle with unlimited toppings from All Belgium Waffle at the post-race event, thanks to our food truck sponsor, Jacobs Engineering Group.

This event is more than just a race; it's a celebration of the season along the Illinois Prairie Path. With leaves turning shades of gold and red, you'll find yourself running or walking through some of DuPage County's finest fall foliage. Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking for a leisurely stroll, the Fit4Fall 5K has something for everyone.

Don't miss out on this new fall favorite and register now at Race Roster to enjoy this fun-filled, scenic run in West Chicago!

For more information about the Fit4Fall 5K, including packet pickup, please visit the registration page.

All proceeds from the Fit4Fall5K will be used to support programming for Healthy West Chicago. Learn more about Healthy West Chicago at weschicago.org.

The City of West Chicago and Healthy West Chicago would like to extend a special thanks to Jacobs Engineering Group,Groot Industries, Fifth Third Bank, West Chicago Parks Foundation, West Chicago Elementary School District 33, Hawthorne's Backyard Bar & Grill, McFadden Sports Performance,Comcast, FNBC Bank & Trust, and Athletico Physical Therapy for their support of this event.