Buehler YMCA 5k "Hero" Run
and
Kids Sprint to the Finish
Sunday, August 22
5k Race Start: 8:00 a.m.
Kids Sprint to the Finish Start: 9:00a.m.
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Come run with us!
Join us August 22 as we run to raise money for the Buehler YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. The 5k course is computer timed and USATF certified. We run a scenic route through the neighborhoods adjacent to the YMCA.
Water stations will be at the midway point and the finish. Childcare is also available in the Buehler YMCA nursery for runners participating in the event at no extra cost.
Back by popular demand is the Kids Sprint to the Finish. Children have the opportunity to participate in a sprint to the finish, crossing the same finish line as our older runners. This year we are improving the event to offer more options, accommodating runners of all ages. If demand calls for it, we will be separating runners into smaller age group divisions.
Registration
Pre-register online at Active.com or in person at the Buehler YMCA using the registration form. Pre-register by Tuesday, August 17 to receive the reduced registration fee. The first 200 people registered will receive a race shirt. Race day registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 22.
Important Race Information
Race Day Information
Course:
The course is flat and residential with a few small hills. The approximate course map can be found here. Please note, the length on this map is a little off, but our USATF certified course is a true 3.12 miles.
Packet Pick-Up: All pre-registered racers can pick up their race packets at the Buehler YMCA on August 19, 20, 21 or race day. Packets will be available during regular business hours on August 19, 20, and 21. They will be available starting at 7:00 a.m. on race day.
Parking: Free parking is available in the Buehler YMCA parking lot. Parking is on a first come, first serve basis.
Restrooms: Restrooms are available inside the Buehler YMCA.
Childcare: Childcare services will be provided to all runners, free of charge in the Buehler YMCA nursery. The nursery will open at 7:30a.m. and remain open for the duration of the race. The Family Adventure Center will be open its regular hours. All of our staff is certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid as well as Child Abuse Prevention. Nursery staff will not be able to change diapers. For additional questions regarding childcare during the race, please contact Nancy Lathrop, Nursery/FAC Coordinator, at 847.410.5209.
Post Race Snacks Post race snacks are provided by Whole Foods Market Palatine and are available to all 5k and Kids Sprint participants.
Weather: In the event of rain or cold, the race will continue as scheduled. If lightning is present, the race could be postponed or canceled. In the event of a cancelation, there is no make up date or refund. All race entries go to the Strong Kids Campaign.
Timing and Awards: Race Time, Inc. will perform all timing for the 5k run. Volunteers will be located on the course at the one and two mile markers with time splits. Official finishing times will be posted as soon as possible at the race and on the Buehler YMCA website. Awards will be given to the top three overall finishers male/female and the top finisher in each five-year age group. All children participating in the Kids Sprint to the Finish will receive a participation ribbon.
What is the Strong Kids Campaign?
The Strong Kids Campaign allows us to make an impact in our community. Through generous donations of individuals like you, we are able to make the YMCA accessible to all.
Because of your support, there's a kid out there who will try something new. He'll go to camp and write postcards home. She'll take a chance and take the plunge.
They'll do what they've always wanted to do, something small to you and immeasurable to them. A family will spend time together. A parent won't have to worry. Someone who depends on us will still find us there.
A donation to the Buehler YMCA Strong Kids Campaign helps a child learn a life lesson, an adult find friendship, and gives a family a second home.
Make your contribution today! To make a pledge to or obtain more information on the Buehler YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, please stop by our Member Services Desk or log on to our website at www.buehlerymca.org
All proceeds from this event benefit the Strong Kids Campaign.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Schneider Electric
Whole Foods Market Palatine
Elements Therapeutic Massage
Our Family Magazine
Road ID