7th Annual Mustang Trot 5K Run/Walk

Packet Pickup

Pre-Race packet pick up for DGS Students & Staff only: Friday, April 5th during all lunch periods in cafeteria

*All participants can retrieve their packets on race day from 8:00 – 8:45 am at Downers Grove South High School. There will be no public pre-race packet pick-up. Non-DGS participants will retrieve their packets on race day. Contact aklug@csd99.org if you need to retrieve your packet before or after the race day.

Participant Appreciation Prize Drawing

All participants may enter drawings for prizes such as gift certificates and goods from local vendors! The drawing will occur during the 5k race. Winners must be present to claim prizes.

Runners will start and end on Norfolk Street, by the DGS parking lot, making their way through the quaint surrounding neighborhoods. DGS students, staff, and friends will exhibit the Mustang Way by cheering on runners.

The race will occur rain or shine, and will only be cancelled if the weather is dangerous. Participants will be e-mailed if the race is cancelled.

The race will be timed by Race Time Inc. Race time results will be posted at www.racetime.info.

Parking is available at Downers Grove South High School. There will be no gear check at this event.

Erika’s Lighthouseis a local not-for-profit, located in Winnetka, IL. They are dedicated to educating and raising awareness about adolescent depression, encouraging good mental health and breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health issues. They provide teen-oriented educational materials that allow educators to start healthy, open discussions about depression. The Counseling and Student Support Services Department at DGS has utilized Erika’s Lighthouse resources to teach students how to recognize the signs of depression and take the steps to get help for themselves or their loved ones. We are very excited to give back to this organization that does so much to help teens in our school and throughout the country!

Payment & Runner Info: This community event is open to everyone regardless of where you live or what school you attend!

Come help us raise money for Erika's Lighthouse! In order to compete, you must be in good health and physically prepared to take on the challenges of the event.

You may walk or run at your own pace. Skateboards, skates & bikes are prohibited on the course. Dogs & jogging strollers are welcome.

Online registration ends 4/4 and paper pre-registration ends on 4/5. Race day registration is available at an additional charge.

There will be no refunds for any reason. “STUDENT” refers to any person high school age or under.

Individual Awards will be given to top 3 male and female finishers in each age category:

• 14 and under
• 15-18
• 19-24
• 25-30
• 31-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60+

The overall top male and female will be given a separate award.

TEAM AWARDS: Must have at least 5 members to be eligible to compete as a team, no maximum. Teams with fewer than 5 members can run, but will not be eligible for awards. Team awards will be given to: Fastest Average Time; Best Team Name*; Best Team Costumes*.

*Decided by the Awards Committee Members