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Registration is Now Open for Matteson Area Library’s 2nd Annual 5K Costume Dash for Literacy

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The Matteson Area Public Library is looking for walkers and runners of all ages to participate in its Second Annual 5K Costume Dash for Literacy Race and Children’s One-Mile Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2015. Costumes are optional.

Participants will enjoy a scenic course on the Old Plank Road Trail beginning and ending behind the Target Store at 4647 Promenade Way, Matteson, IL 60443, roughly 1/2 mile south of US Rt. 30 on the east side of Cicero Ave.

Proceeds will benefit our library's plans for programming and patron enhancement.

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The mile fun run/walk begins at 10:00 a.m., and will be followed by the 5K run starting at 11:15 a.m.

Location: Target Store located east of Cicero Ave (Rte. 50) at 4647 Promenade Way, Matteson, IL 60443

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Click here for additional information and to register: http://bit.ly/1OeMJzS

Registration at the event: Check-in is from 8:30-9:30 am on the South west side of Target

Adults-18+: $15

– Youth-5-17: $7

(Children 4 & under free with registered Adult)

For further information about sponsoring the event or running/walking in our 5K please contact Jeanne Mueller at 708.748.4431 ext. 330 or e-mail at jmueller@mapld. org.

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