YMCA Spring Chicken 5k Run/Walk

Saturday, May 3, 2025 Past event

9:00 AM CDT

Freeport, Illinois

$38.99 · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Get ready to kick off your spring with the YMCA Spring Chicken 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Freeport, Stephenson! This fun-filled event welcomes participants of all ages, making it the perfect opportunity to embrace fitness while supporting a great cause. All proceeds benefit the YMCA Annual Campaign, which focuses on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility within the community.

Join fellow runners and walkers as you navigate the scenic 5K course and compete for awards in various age groups, from 1-14 all the way to 85+. Make sure to register by April 25, 2025, to guarantee your event T-shirt! You can pick up your race packet on Friday, May 2nd, from 5:00 to 6:45 PM or on race day from 7:30 to 8:45 AM. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to spring into action and make a positive impact in your community!

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YMCA Spring Chicken 5k Run/Walk

Incl. $3.99 Fee & T-Shirt

We consider the use of headphones in running events to be a safety hazard and caution you to be careful when using them during the race. Children ages 6 and under must walk/run with an adult.

9:00 AM CDT

$38.99

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Organiser's description

Start your Spring off right! Spring into fitness with the YMCAs annual 5k walk/run open to all ages. All proceeds benefit the YMCA Annual Campaign which supports the Ys mission to strengthen our community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. At the Y, we believe that lasting personal and social changes can only come about when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. Every day, we work to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

Awards to Top Overall Female and Male and 1st through 3rd in each age group. Age groups are: 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+.

Must Register by April 25, 2025, to receive a T-shirt. T-shirt Not guaranteed if registered after 4/25/2025.

Packet Pick-up Friday, May 2nd, 5:00-6:45 PM or Race Day 7:30 - 8:45 AM.

This event is in the Run All 4 Freeport Races and the Rockford Road Runners Circuit.

*IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION.