Health & Fitness
New 5K Race Planned In Mokena
The "Chi-Town Showdown 5K" will raise money for a Mokena Park Foundation scholarship at Main Park in May.
MOKENA, IL - A new 5K race, the "Chi-Town Showdown 5K," is planned for Saturday, May 12 in Mokena. The morning race will begin and end at Main Park, according to a news release from the Mokena Park District. A portion of the money raised from the event will benefit the Mokena Park Foundation’s new Showdown Scholarship.
The Showdown Scholarship will go to a child in the community to fund their participation in a Park District athletic program or an affiliate athletic program.
Here are a few things to know about the race in case you are interested in registering:
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- 5K run and walk will begin at 8 a.m.
- A kids dash will be at 9 a.m.
- Main Park is located at 10925 W. La Porte Road in Mokena
- Free parking will be available
- USATF-certified course
- Transponder-timed run
- Kids dash followed by refreshments, entertainment and an awards ceremony
- Split times and markers and water stations will be along the course.
- Pre-race warm-up
- Results will be posted here and here
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