YMCA Spring Chicken 5k Run/Walk

Saturday, May 6, 2023 Past event

10:00 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 6, 2023, in beautiful Freeport, Stephenson! This exciting annual event invites participants of all ages to spring into fitness while supporting a great cause. All proceeds from the race benefit the YMCA Annual Campaign, which is dedicated to fostering youth development, promoting healthy living, and enhancing social responsibility within the community.

Join fellow runners and walkers in this lively 5K, which is also part of the Rockford Road Runners Circuit. Compete for awards in various age groups, from the youth category of 1-14 to the seasoned runners aged 80 and above. Don't miss your chance to secure a T-shirt by registering by April 28, 2023! Packet pick-up will be available on Friday, May 5, from 5:00 to 6:45 PM and on race day from 7:30 to 8:45 AM. Embrace the spirit of community and fitness, and make this spring memorable at the YMCA Spring Chicken 5K!

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YMCA Spring Chicken 5k Run/Walk

Incl. $3.99 Fee & T-Shirt

Bicycles, roller skates, rollerblades and all other wheeled vehicles (except wheelchairs and racing strollers) are prohibited from the race in order to ensure the safety of runners. We also 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.

10:00 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.

This race is part of the Rockford Road Runners Circuit.

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+

Must Register by April 28, 2023, to receive a T-shirt. T-shirt Not guaranteed if registered after 4/28/2023.

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

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

This event is in the Run All 5 Freeport Races.