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Grayslake Running Club Fall Frolic 5K Run/Walk & Kids Dash

Event

Come out and Frolic with the Grayslake Running club! Our Fall Frolic is the ONLY race in Lake County to offer Zumtri technology. You can relive your race results as we transform your chip-timing results from the Fall Frolic 5K Run/Walk and provide you with post-race animation of YOU progressing through the 5K course. Join us at our inaugural 5K Run/Walk and 1/4 mile Kids Dash. Enjoy a walk or run around the scenic neighborhood of The Manor and through beautiful Central Park.

Race Start

The race begins and ends at Central Park near the aquatic center; 250 Library Lane

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Kid's Dash

Begins at 8:30AM

5K Run

Begins at 9:00AM

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5K Walk

Begins at 9:05 AM

Registration

Same Day Registration is available on day of event from 7:30 am to 8:45 am Same day registration is $35.00 (run/walk) and $15.00 for Kids Dash There is no guarantee of t-shirt on same day registration. Shirts are guaranteed to the first 300 participants. Checks can be made out to Grayslake Running Club.

Packet Pick-Up Friday 9/20/13

1PM to 7PM at Grayslake Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy & Wellness, 997 N Corporate Circle, Grayslake

Packet Pick-Up Saturday 9/21/13

9AM-12AM and from 1-4PM at Northwestern Grayslake Outpatient Center, 1475 E. Belvidere Road, Main Entrance Lobby

Packet Pick-Up Sunday 9/22/13

Same-day packet pickup will be available from 7:30 am to 8:45 am before the race.

Awards

Overall Male & Female Finishers - Top 3 in each gender/age category Unique age categories for kids: 10 & under, 11-12, 13-14 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 & older

Kids Dash

All participants in the Kids Dash will receive a sling goody bag, bib, refreshments, a finisher’s ribbon, tattoo, rainbow loom bracelet, and a treat from Something’s Brewing. Goody bag is guaranteed to the first 60 kids.

Course

The course is USATF certified. The course is flat and fast as well as stroller/wagon friendly for the walkers. Please visit the race site for a course map.

Parking

Plenty of free parking will be available near the aquatic center. You are encouraged to walk, run, cycle or car-pool to the event.

Post Race Entertainment

Enjoy a free pre & post-race block party with food & entertainment! Special musical guest appearance by the band, King by Friday. A DJ will also get you pumped and ready for your walk or run.

Other Event Details

T-Shirts will be available to the first 300 registrants. REQUESTED SHIRT SIZE IS NOT GUARANTEED.

Grayslake Running Club

Train for the Frolic 5K with the Grayslake Running Club! We have a networking system that allows you to run ANYtime , ANY pace, ANYwhere, and ANY sport. Visit our site for more info. www.grayslakerunning.com

Proceeds

A portion of the proceeds will go to The Autism Society of Illinois. www.autismillinois.org

Fees

Before Wednesday, September 18th $30 5K Run/Walk $10 Kids Dash After Wednesday, September 18th $35 5K Run/Walk $15 Kids Dash

Questions

grcnopace5k@gmail.com

Platinum Plus Sponsors

Grayslake Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy & Wellness (grayslakerehab.com) Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital (lfh.org)

Additional Date InformationKids Dash Starts @ 8:30AM
5K Starts @ 9:00AMFees$30 5K Run/Walk 
$10 Kids Dash
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