This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Community Corner

Matteson Area Library needs Health Info vendors for 5K Dash

The 5th Annual 5K Dash for Literacy will be held on Saturday October 5th 2019 from 8-12 at Matteson Area Public Library

(Alicia Brown )

The Matteson Area Public Library is looking for Health Resource Vendors for our 5K on Oct 5

Join us as a vendor or health information participant!

You can donate $20.00 OR donate pre-authorized items/services. Items can be a drawing prize worth $50.00 or more or items for goodie bags. We are also accepting health vendors for free screenings, services or information. Vendors must provide their own setup (tables, chairs, tents etc…).

Find out what's happening in Frankfortfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

DJ Peppy will be playing music and helping to MC the event.

If you would like to be a vendor or a sponsor, go to https://www.mapld.org/5kdash/

Find out what's happening in Frankfortfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

or email us at 5kdash@mapld.org.


In addition to the 5K Dash Fun Run there will be a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, an obstacle course and a health fair. Costumes are not required for the race but, greatly encouraged. Check out our library calendar of events for pre-5K events. Registration and the race will be at the library's courtyard.
5k Dash registration is $15 and the 1-mile walk is $5. Children under 4 free.

8:00 am - Registration Begins
9:00 am - Races Begin
10:00 am - Obstacle Course Starts
12:00 pm - Award Ceremony
All participants will receive a swag bag with a T-shirt and other fun items with their registration fee. Wristbands will be given out to collect stamps for prize entries.

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?