5k Scrub Run - Run for Rachel
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Past event
10:00 AM CDT
DeKalb, Illinois
$43.40 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Join us for the 3rd annual 5K Scrub Run - Run for Rachel on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at beautiful Hopkins Park in DeKalb, Illinois! This vibrant event is not only a chance to engage in a fun and friendly race but also a meaningful opportunity to support future nursing and health care students through the Rachel E. Petersen Memorial Scholarship Fund. In honor of Rachel Petersen, a dedicated nurse and passionate runner who left us too soon, this event embodies the spirit of community and compassion.
Participants can take part in the 5K run on-site or opt for a virtual participation option, allowing you to join the fun from anywhere! All proceeds will contribute to a scholarship fund aimed at easing the educational journey for aspiring nurses. Register by August 21 to secure your exclusive event t-shirt in time for race day, and be part of a wonderful cause that celebrates Rachel’s legacy while promoting health and fitness. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event—mark your calendars and get ready to run for a great cause!
Participants can take part in the 5K run on-site or opt for a virtual participation option, allowing you to join the fun from anywhere! All proceeds will contribute to a scholarship fund aimed at easing the educational journey for aspiring nurses. Register by August 21 to secure your exclusive event t-shirt in time for race day, and be part of a wonderful cause that celebrates Rachel’s legacy while promoting health and fitness. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event—mark your calendars and get ready to run for a great cause!
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5k Scrub Run - DeKalb, IL
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
This event will be held in DeKalb and be the main event.
Entries closed10:00 AM CDT
$43.40
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5k Scrub Run - Virtual
VirtualIncl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
The Virtual event can be run at any time in any place! You can join in the fun from anywhere!
Entries closed10:00 AM CDT
$43.40
Organiser's description
EVENT
Please join us on the 9th of September 2023 and participate in the 3rd annual 5K Scrub Run Run for Rachel. This annual race will raise funds to support a scholarship for future nursing and health care students. This event has been established in memory of Rachel Petersen, the 25-year-old daughter of DeKalb, Illinois residents, Bill and Karyn Petersen. Rachel, a graduate of DeKalb High School and a nursing graduate of Valparaiso University, passed away 9 days after being diagnosed with a deadly brain tumor. Rachel was a compassionate nurse, doing what she loved, when she fell ill. Rachel was also an avid participant in fun runs - with an emphasis on FUN!.
LOCATIONS
The annual race event will take place at Hopkins Park in DeKalb, pending any public health limitations. There is also a Virtual Option for you to participate wherever you are! All monies raised will contribute to the Rachel E Petersen Memorials Scholarship fund, an educational scholarship fund for a nursing student. The annual scholarship has an expected 10-year goal of a semester worth of tuition being awarded. This is a non-refundable event. If public health issues prohibit an in-person event, it will still be held virtually.
SWAG
T-shirts are being designed with the official logo of the fun run. PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER BY AUGUST 21 WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT IN TIME FOR SEPTEMBER 9 RACE DAY. AFTER THAT, BUT UP UNTIL AUGUST 29, YOU ARE GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT BUT MAY NOT BE IN TIME FOR THE SEPTEMBER 9 RACE DAY. AFTER THAT DATE, T-SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED. Participants in DeKalb will receive their t-shirt on-site on race day. There will also be t-shirt pick up locations in Austin Texas and on campus at Valparaiso University. Exact locations and time for the pick up will be shared directly via email closer to the event date with participants who select either of these options. Participants selecting the Virtual Option, can add to have their swag mailed directly - an additional fee applies for postage and handling. FOR ALTERNATE T-SHIRT PICK UP LOCATIONS OR MAILING, SELECT THE VIRTUAL OPTION AND CHOOSE THE T-SHIRT SIZE AND DELIVERY OPTION FROM THE MENU.
WEB SITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Learn more about the 5K Scrub Run - Run for Rachel at 5KSCRUBRUN.ORG http://www.5kscrubrun.org.
Follow us on social media:
* https://www.facebook.com/5KScrubRun/
* https://twitter.com/5KScrubRun/
* https://www.instagram.com/5KScrubRun/
Please join us on the 9th of September 2023 and participate in the 3rd annual 5K Scrub Run Run for Rachel. This annual race will raise funds to support a scholarship for future nursing and health care students. This event has been established in memory of Rachel Petersen, the 25-year-old daughter of DeKalb, Illinois residents, Bill and Karyn Petersen. Rachel, a graduate of DeKalb High School and a nursing graduate of Valparaiso University, passed away 9 days after being diagnosed with a deadly brain tumor. Rachel was a compassionate nurse, doing what she loved, when she fell ill. Rachel was also an avid participant in fun runs - with an emphasis on FUN!.
LOCATIONS
The annual race event will take place at Hopkins Park in DeKalb, pending any public health limitations. There is also a Virtual Option for you to participate wherever you are! All monies raised will contribute to the Rachel E Petersen Memorials Scholarship fund, an educational scholarship fund for a nursing student. The annual scholarship has an expected 10-year goal of a semester worth of tuition being awarded. This is a non-refundable event. If public health issues prohibit an in-person event, it will still be held virtually.
SWAG
T-shirts are being designed with the official logo of the fun run. PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER BY AUGUST 21 WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT IN TIME FOR SEPTEMBER 9 RACE DAY. AFTER THAT, BUT UP UNTIL AUGUST 29, YOU ARE GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT BUT MAY NOT BE IN TIME FOR THE SEPTEMBER 9 RACE DAY. AFTER THAT DATE, T-SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED. Participants in DeKalb will receive their t-shirt on-site on race day. There will also be t-shirt pick up locations in Austin Texas and on campus at Valparaiso University. Exact locations and time for the pick up will be shared directly via email closer to the event date with participants who select either of these options. Participants selecting the Virtual Option, can add to have their swag mailed directly - an additional fee applies for postage and handling. FOR ALTERNATE T-SHIRT PICK UP LOCATIONS OR MAILING, SELECT THE VIRTUAL OPTION AND CHOOSE THE T-SHIRT SIZE AND DELIVERY OPTION FROM THE MENU.
WEB SITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Learn more about the 5K Scrub Run - Run for Rachel at 5KSCRUBRUN.ORG http://www.5kscrubrun.org.
Follow us on social media:
* https://www.facebook.com/5KScrubRun/
* https://twitter.com/5KScrubRun/
* https://www.instagram.com/5KScrubRun/
Location
Hopkins Park, 1407 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, 60115, IL, United States
5k Scrub Run - Run for Rachel
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