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Our Fallen Hero 5K Run/Walk
In Memory of PFC Aaron Toppen
Be a part of the annual Our Fallen Hero 5k run/walk event, honoring the sacrifice made by PFC Aaron Toppen. Come out and enjoy a 5K run/walk on a USATF certified course that will take you through the streets of Mokena. Participants will run part of the course on PFC Aaron Toppen Memorial Drive (Townline Road). After the run, stick around for the awards ceremony, post-race refreshments and entertainment. All pre-registered participants will receive a custom-designed wicking T-shirt, a “goodie-bag”, post-race refreshments and one entry into the grand prize raffle. **Must complete course within 60 minutes*
Registration fees
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FreeJun 1 - Oct 31
5K Adult Closed
Online registration closed-
(19 & Over) Non-Refundable
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$25.00Jun 1 – Jul 9
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$30.00Jul 9 – Sep 22
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ClosedSep 23 – Oct 31
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5K Child Closed
Online registration closed-
(18 & Under) Non-Refundable
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$15.00Jun 1 – Jul 9
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$20.00Jul 10 – Sep 22
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ClosedSep 23 – Oct 31
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General Information
All pre-registered participants will receive a custom-designed Dri-fit t-shirt, a “goodie-bag”, post-race refreshments and one raffle entry for a grand prize raffle item (additional raffle tickets for other items will be sold on race day).
Chip timing
We will have a RFID race timing system, utilizing timing chips affixed to the back of your race bib (DO NOT REMOVE THE FOAM STRIP). You must wear your bib on the front of your body pinned over your belly.
Results will be posted 2 hours after completion of the race on the Time to Run website and submit results to mychicagoalthlete.com
Packet pick-up
We encourage all registrants to pick-up their packet prior to race day.
Packet pick-up location will be held at:
Mokena VFW (basement room), 19852 Wolf Rd, Mokena, IL 60448 Thursday, Sept. 21 [4-7 p.m.] Friday, Sept. 22 [4-7 p.m.]
Register during packet pick-up
Shirts are not guaranteed and are first come first serve
Adult - $30/ Child - $20
(Cash or check only)
Pre-race festivities
Come early and get warmed up with a pre-race workout. We will also have the presentation of our colors and the signing of our National Anthem.
Raffles
All participants will be entered in our grand prize raffle drawing. Other raffle items will be available for an additional purchase.
Post-race activities and awards
After the race, race participants are encouraged to stick around and enjoy post-race refreshments while visiting with friends/family of PFC Aaron Toppen. Awards ceremony will begin at approximately 9:15 a.m. and raffle will start immediately after.
Military challenge coin awards will be given to the top three women and men following the 5K as well as the overall 1st place winner in each age category. Age categories are: < 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 30-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Parking
FREE parking available in Mokena Elementary school (enter off Wolf road) and Mokena Intermediate school (enter off 195th street) lots. Parking lots are located just east of Willowview Park. Street parking along 195th street. NO PARKING ON THE RACE ROUTE.
Safety
For safety reasons, bikes, skates and pets are NOT allowed on the course. Jogging strollers are permitted. We ask that you position yourself behind the runners as to not interfere with the start of the race. Walkers will be encouraged to start behind the runners.
Course Map
The Our Fallen Hero 5k run/walk will start and finish on 115th street near the NW entrance of the Willowview park parking lot. This is an out, loop and back course through Mokena's beautiful neighborhoods
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Event schedule
- Wed, September 20, 2017 11:59 PM - Online Registration Closes
- Thu, September 21, 2017 4:00 PM - Packet Pickup 4-7pm Mokena VFW
- Fri, September 22, 2017 4:00 PM - Packet Pickup 4-7pm Mokena VFW
- Sat, September 23, 2017 6:30 AM - Race Day Registration 6:30-7:30am
- Sat, September 23, 2017 8:00 AM - Race Starts Promptly
Contact information
- Event contact
- Bridget Schafer
- Phone
- +1 708-710-9343
- Website
- Visit website
