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SUMMARY:Race to the Flag 5K
DESCRIPTION:Westmont Park District (WPD) and People's Resource Center (PRC) announce that they will be hosting the 8th Annual Race to the Flag 5K in Westmont on Sunday\, May 28\, 2017 at Ty Warner Park. People's Resource Center\, located in Westmont and Wheaton\, will be the beneficiary of the race.\n\n \n\nAccording to Kevin Siewak\, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation\, "The Westmont Park District is very excited to team up for the second time with PRC. Last year we raised $5\,622.25 and hope to raise more this year to help everyone who benefits from PRC services. We hope to exceed that number at the 2017 race and believe we can do it with the support of our sponsors and participants."\n\n \n\nThe race begins at 8am and starts and finishes at Ty Warner Park. It is a CARA and USTAF Certified 5K course and a chip timed event. Prizes will be awarded to the overall men's and overall women's winner\, and for men and women in the following age groups: 14 and under\, 15-19\, 20-24\, 25-29\, 30-34\, 35-39\, 40-44\, 45-49\, 50-54\, 55-59\, 60-64\, 65-69\, 70 and over.\n\n \n\nRunners and walkers are both welcome at the race and all participants will be treated to a complementary pancake breakfast after the event. \n\n \n\nRegister today at www.racetotheflag.org. The registration fee is $28 for adults\, $24 for groups\, $18 for veterans and $10 for children aged 6 18. Children 5 and younger are free.\n\n \n\n"PRC is excited to partner with Westmont Park District for the annual Race to the Flag 5K run/walk event\," said Linda Cheatham\, PRC's Interim Executive Director. "It's a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and support neighbors who are in need. PRC is grateful for the support of the District\, the Village\, and all of the generous businesses who sponsored this event."\n\n \n\nBoth Westmont Park District and People's Resource Center cordially invite local businesses to participate in the race by becoming a sponsor. For more information\, visit www.racetotheflag.org.\n\n \n\nABOUT WESTMONT PARK DISTRICT\n\nThe Westmont Park District maintains over 150 acres of park property throughout the Village. The Park District uses its parks and facilities as well as the recreational assets of the village schools in a comprehensive program of athletics\, exercise and special events. There is an activity for every age group from toddlers to senior citizens.\n\n \n\n \n\nABOUT PEOPLE'S RESOURCE CENTER\n\nSince 1975\, People's Resource Center has been bringing neighbors together to respond to hunger and poverty in DuPage County. With a team of over 2\,400 volunteers\, we offer nutritious food and other basic necessities like clothes and rent assistance for people facing tough times. We also connect people with resources education and tutoring\, jobs\, technology\, art\, a caring community to create a future of hope and opportunity for all.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Westmont Park District (WPD) and People&rsquo\;s Resource Center (PRC) announce that they will be hosting the 8th Annual Race to the Flag 5K in Westmont on Sunday\, May 28\, 2017 at Ty Warner Park. People&rsquo\;s Resource Center\, located in Westmont and Wheaton\, will be the beneficiary of the race.
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\nAccording to Kevin Siewak\, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation\, &ldquo\;The Westmont Park District is very excited to team up for the second time with PRC. Last year we raised $5\,622.25 and hope to raise more this year to help everyone who benefits from PRC services. We hope to exceed that number at the 2017 race and believe we can do it with the support of our sponsors and participants.&rdquo\;
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\nThe race begins at 8am and starts and finishes at Ty Warner Park. \; It is a CARA and USTAF Certified 5K course and a chip timed event. \; Prizes will be awarded to the overall men&rsquo\;s and overall women&rsquo\;s winner\, and for men and women in the following age groups: \; 14 and under\, 15-19\, 20-24\, 25-29\, 30-34\, 35-39\, 40-44\, 45-49\, 50-54\, 55-59\, 60-64\, 65-69\, 70 and over.
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\nRunners and walkers are both welcome at the race and all participants will be treated to a complementary pancake breakfast after the event. \;
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\nRegister today at www.racetotheflag.org. The registration fee is $28 for adults\, $24 for groups\, $18 for veterans and $10 for children aged 6 &ndash\; 18. Children 5 and younger are free.
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\n&ldquo\;PRC is excited to partner with Westmont Park District for the annual Race to the Flag 5K run/walk event\,&rdquo\; said Linda Cheatham\, PRC&rsquo\;s Interim Executive Director. \; &ldquo\;It&rsquo\;s a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and support neighbors who are in need. PRC is grateful for the support of the District\, the Village\, and all of the generous businesses who sponsored this event.&rdquo\;
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\nBoth Westmont Park District and People&rsquo\;s Resource Center cordially invite local businesses to participate in the race by becoming a sponsor. For more information\, visit www.racetotheflag.org.
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\nABOUT WESTMONT PARK DISTRICT
\nThe Westmont Park District maintains over 150 acres of park property throughout the Village. \; The Park District uses its parks and facilities as well as the recreational assets of the village schools in a comprehensive program of athletics\, exercise and special events. \; There is an activity for every age group from toddlers to senior citizens.
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\nABOUT PEOPLE&rsquo\;S RESOURCE CENTER
\nSince 1975\, People&rsquo\;s Resource Center has been bringing neighbors together to respond to hunger and poverty in DuPage County. \; With a team of over 2\,400 volunteers\, we offer nutritious food and other basic necessities like clothes and rent assistance for people facing tough times. \; We also connect people with resources&mdash\;education and tutoring\, jobs\, technology\, art\, a caring community&mdash\;to create a future of hope and opportunity for all.
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LOCATION:Ty Warner Park 800 Blackhawk Dr. Westmont\, IL 60559
UID:e.333.11515
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DTSTAMP:20240329T160131Z
URL:https://chambermaster.elmhurstchamber.org/events/details/race-to-the-flag-5k-11515
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