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Nonprofits Should Register Now for the McHenry County Human Race
Charities serving McHenry County should register now to participate in the April 22, 2018 McHenry County Human Race.
Local Nonprofits Should Register Now for the McHenry County Human Race!
Charities serving McHenry County should register now to participate in the April 22, 2018 McHenry County Human Race. Registration is at www.mchumanrace.org. Any charity that serves McHenry County is welcome to join. Beginning Dec 1, 2017 runners and walkers will be able register at a discounted price and choose a charity to support.
This unique family friendly 5K walk/run allows race participants to designate which participating organization will receive the proceeds of their race registration fee and any fundraising they do. Every individual participating makes a difference!
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The 8th annual Human Race takes place April 22, 2018 at the McHenry County College Campus in Crystal Lake. Over 1,000 racers are expected to participate. Individuals participating in the race and their supporters will also be able to meet and greet with participating charities, and a few local venders supporting the race in an expo area.
Volunteer Center Mchenry County provides $2,400.00 in prize money for agencies. Prizes include the $600 McHenry County Community Foundation Award that comes with a traveling trophy. This goes to the organization with the most runners and walkers.
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The Human Race is organized by Volunteer Center McHenry County. The event raises money to benefit local charities and promote volunteerism. Last year’s race raised over $74000 and helped 73 charities. The race has a hero theme. Many racers come in costume.
Early sponsors of this year’s race include: McHenry County Community Foundation, General Kinematics, NWHerald, Star 105.5, 211 Hotline, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Aurora University Woodstock, Centegra Health System, and Running Depot.
December 1 registration opens for runners and walkers with a discounted “early” registration fee. For more information about the Human Race go to the website or call 815-344-4483. The race is organized by Volunteer Center McHenry County, a one stop shop for resourcing local nonprofit organizations.
