Name: Algonquin Founders Day Run
Start: 2018-07-29T08:00:00-05:00
Location: Algonquin Middle School, Longwood Drive, Algonquin, IL, United States

Algonquin Founders' Days

RUN / WALK Event

Sunday, July 29, 2018

Bring the whole family for a run in Algonquin, IL through the beautiful McHenry County Fox River Prairie Trail.

Certified Courses. Age Group Awards.

T-shirts & Goodie Bags. Postrace refreshments.

FUN for all ages!

2018 Festival Theme: "Algonquin Goes Medieval"

Proceeds to benefit Algonquin Founders’ Days Festival.

Registration fees

5K Run/Walk Closed

$23.00

Mar 1 - Jul 28

10K Run Closed

$28.00

Mar 1 - Jul 28

1 Mile Kids Fun Run (12 & under) Closed

$12.00

Mar 1 - Jul 28

Event Info

RACE DATE

Sunday, July 29, 2018

TIME

7:00am - 7:45am On-site Check In & Registration

8:00am 1-Mile Kids Fun Run

8:00am 10K Run

8:00am 5K Run/Walk

RACE LOCATION
Algonquin Middle School 520 Longwood Drive, Algonquin, IL. All races begin & end behind the school. Watch for signs posted. See course maps listed below.

ABOUT THIS EVENT
The Algonquin Founders' Days Run/Walk is entirely on paved streets and a paved bike/running path. Enjoy the beautiful view along the McHenry County Prairie Path. Events include a certified course 10K (6.2 miles) Run, certified course 5K (3.1 miles) Run & Walk and a 1-mile Kids Fun Run. Proceeds benefit Algonquin Founders' Days. For the safety of others, no strollers, baby joggers, pets, roller blades/skates, skateboards, or bicycles are allowed on the course during the race.

AWARDS, Goodie Bag
10K and 5K Race Awards are three-deep in age groups beginning with ages 9 & under, 10-14, etc through 60+. All 1-Mile Kids Fun Run participants will receive finisher ribbons. Awards will be presented at the race site once all participants have completed the course. Results will be posted at www.racetime.info within 2 hours of race. The first 150 registrants will receive a *Run T-Shirt & Goodie Bag (Adults and/or Children). All participants will receive post race refreshments.

PACKET PICKUP

All participants should pick up their packets (race bib, etc.) on race day at the Algonquin Middle School from 7:00am to 7:45am. Go to the event location behind the school.

SAME DAY RACE REGISTRATION

Same day of race registration is available at the event. Save $2 to register online for 5K & 10K. Save $3 to register online for kids fun run. Go to the event location behind the Algonquin Middle School from 7:00am to 7:45am to register.

ADDED INCENTIVE

All paid participants of this event may enjoy a FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST compliments of Boy Scout Troop 151. The breakfast takes place at Spella Park, our festival event location. Runners/Walkers show your race bib for your FREE meal! Special THANKS to Boy Scout Troop 151 for their generosity!

FREE RAFFLE
All 10K and 5K partcipants are eligible to WIN a women's or men's watch that was generously donated from Algonquin's own, Keehn's Jewelry, keehnsjewelry.com.

Women's WATCH: Bulova 98P143, valued at $350

Men's WATCH: Citizen AW1490-50A, valued at $375

PARKING
FREE Parking is available at the Algonquin Middle School, 520 Longwood Drive. Note: Event is located behind the school.

RESULTS
Your finish time results will be posted here: www.racetime.info

T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST

For complete guidelines, please visit: T-shirt design contest guidelines & form

WOW! Check out our three top finalists in our annual T-shirt design contest! Amazing talent from our local children within our community! Special thanks to everyone whom submitted entries and to everyone whom voted. WINNER: Algonquin's own, 8-year old student from Saint Margaret Mary Catholic School, AUBREY! Congratulations! Aubrey's design is the first one listed below titled "Algonquin Goes Medieval Shield"