CASA Running 4 the Kids 5K & 10K
Helping Children Begins Here!
CASA serves 75% of children in need, or 316 kids. But that’s not enough! YOU can make a difference. Help to Save a Child and Stop Child Abuse. The mission of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Will County is to draw from community resources to provide well-trained volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children in our juvenile court system.
WCCQ is the official partner of the CASA Run 4 the Kids
Registration fees
Team Sponsor - 5K Closed
Organizations, businesses, civic groups, schools, running clubs and others can sponsor a team. 5K for 15 participants (regularly $525). Regiister your team here and receive a code from our race director for your indidual members to register themselves. Only 15 members per team registration.
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$450.00Mar 2 - Sep 28
5K Closed
Online registration closed-
5K
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$31.50Mar 2 – Sep 1
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$35.00Sep 2 – Sep 28
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10K Closed
Online registration closed-
10K
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ClosedMar 2 – May 4
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$45.00May 4 – Sep 1
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$50.00Sep 2 – Sep 28
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About CASA
CASA of Will County is a member of the National and Illinois CASA Association and a proud recipient of the Will County Development Block Grant. Hundreds of children per year enter into the Will County Juvenile Justice System due to abuse and neglect. CASA offers these children a sense of comfort and a listening ear. But most importantly, we offer them a voice.
The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program originated in Seattle, Wash., in 1977 by Judge David Soukup, the presiding judge of King County Superior Court. He was troubled by the small amount of time and information he was given to make decisions destined to change the lives of abused and neglected children.
CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to advocate for the best interests of abused children and to ensure they do not get lost in the overburdened legal system or languish in foster care. They stay with each child’s case until it is closed and the child is placed into a safe permanent home with hope for a positive future.
CASA of Will County began serving abused and neglected children in late 1994. Our offices are located at the River Valley Justice Center in Joliet, which houses all juvenile court related services, including Juvenile Court. In the year 2000, the court began designating the CASA as the child’s GAL (Guardian Ad Litem), resulting in improved legal representation for these children. In 2015, CASA served 339 children, or 69% of those in need. With your help, we can reach our goal of serving 100% of the abused and neglected children in need of a CASA volunteer advocate.
General Information
Race will begin promptly at 9:00a.m. No roller blades, bicycles, or skateboards allowed on course. Walkers and strollers welcome. Course will close promptly at noon.
Course Maps
Click HERE for 5K map Click HERE for 10K map
The CASA Running 4 the Kids 5K & 10K uses a disposable chip timing on the back of the race bib. Please do not remove the foam backed timing tag. It is lightweight and remains attached to the race bib. Runners must wear their race bibs on the front of their clothing in order to be timed accurately.
TBA
Free parking will be available
Event schedule
- Thu, September 28, 2017 11:59 PM - Online Registration Closes
- Sat, September 30, 2017 10:00 AM - Packet Pickup: Cross Fit New Lenox 1102 Star Lane New Lenox Illinois
- Sun, October 1, 2017 7:30 AM - Race Day Registration 7:30-8:30 am
Contact information
- Event contact
- Rita Facchina
- casarun4kids@gmail.com
- Phone
- +1 815-730-7072
- Website
- Visit website
