Fall 5K in Cary Has 'Stunning Views,' Fall Colors

From McHenry County Conservation Foundation: with your wild self on a run through the wide-open spaces! Sign up your family and friends for the second annual Run Wild - Race for Open Space 5K held Saturday, September 29 at Hickory Grove Highlands, 500 Hickory Nut Grove Lane., Cary, cosponsored by McHenry County Conservation Foundation.

This 5K trail race, which coincides with National Public Lands Day, journeys through woodland, prairie and wetland habitats. Enjoy the colors of fall with stunning views of wildflowers, grasses and towering oak and hickory trees along the wooded trail. This timed event features moderate terrain to provide an exciting and challenging experience for runners of all skill levels.

Race starts at 8:30 a.m. and offers awards for overall and age group. Cost: $35 thru Noon September 26/$42 day of event/$20 Youth 5–13 (accompanied by registered adult). Includes t-shirt, race bib, and race day snacks. Registration and details are online at http://bit.ly/RunWild5K-2018. Register by September 4 to guarantee shirt size. Note: If needed, race day overflow parking is at Fel-Pro RRR Conservation Area, 1520 Crystal Lake Rd., Cary. A free shuttle will operate 6:45–11:00 a.m.

SHOUT OUT to this year's awesome sponsors who stepped up to show their support for open space and to Run Wild! Centegra Health Systems, First Midwest Bank, HRGreen, Kopf Running, Laner Munchin, LL Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools, MPS Law, Obenauf Auction Service, Ornery Mule Racing, The Running Depot, Smith Physical Therapy and Running Academy and Sikich. To show your support and get involved, contact MCCD@MCCDistrict.org for details.

Follow our event page on Facebook: http://bit.ly/RW5k-Fb2018.

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