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Matteson Area Public Library’s 5th Annual 5K Dash - 10/5/19

Get ready for the Matteson Area Public Library's 5th Annual 5K Dash for Literacy on Saturday October 5th.

((Alicia Brown| Matteson Area Public Library))

Get ready for the Matteson Area Public Library’s 5th Annual 5K Dash for Literacy on Saturday October 5th.

In addition to the 5K Dash Fun Run there will be a 1 Mile Fun Run, vendors, 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. The Matteson Area Public Library District is located at 801 School Ave Matteson Il 60443.
5k Dash registration is $15 and the 1-mile walk is $5. Children under 4 free.
Activities will follow in Oakwood Park.
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 race route will run through Oakwood Park and onto the walking path.
The obstacle course will begin at 10:00 am. You must sign a waiver to participate in the obstacle course.

Registration and payment are online at https://www.mapld.org/5kdash/

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