Healthy Kids 5k

Event Info: 5th Annual Healthy Kids' Day 5k Walk/Run

Race Start Time: 8:00 AM

Race Location: NSYMCA, 2705 Techny Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062

Packet Pick Up: Friday, May 10th from 8 am -8 pm. Race Day, at the registration tent between 7 am - 7:30 am

Race Parking: NSYMCA Parking Lot & Surrounding Neighborhood

Top Finishers: Prizes will be given to the overall finisher in both age categories 18 and under and 19+.

Race Course:

• Police and volunteer marshals will staff intersections and direct traffic, but the course will not be completely closed to traffic.
• There will be no restrooms on the course. You may use restrooms at the North Suburban YMCA.

Race Shirts:

• Every participant that registers by Thursday, April 25th will receive a short-sleeved T-shirt, both adult and youth sizes.
• Registrations after April 25th, will not get a T-shirt.

Timing & Results: CHIP TIMING! This race is professionally timed by J3 Timing. Race Results will be posted online at www.nsymca.org.

• Stroller Rider (untimed) receives an untimed bib.
• Stroller pusher signs up as a Youth or Adult will receive a timed bib.
• Wheelchair Pusher (untimed) receives a t-shirt and untimed bib if registered before April 28th.

MISC:

• Race will be held rain or shine.
• Participants that arrive 15 minutes after the start of the race will not be able to participate.
• DOGS ARE ALLOWED!Bring your pooch to the 5K!
  • Pack walks are encouraged!
  • Please bring supplies to clean-up after your pets.
  • Dogs must be leashed. Harnesses are encouraged, but not required.
  • Dog walking only. Running with dogs will not be permitted.
  • Dog walkers will be in the walking corrals at the end of the race.
• All participant entries are non-transferrable and non-refundable.
• There is no minimum or maximum age, so feel free to bring the kids or grandparents and make it a family activity.
• Anyone under the age of 12 should be accompanied by a grown-up on course.
• Wheelchair athletes are permitted.

Safety: For safety reasons, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, and bicycles of any kind will not be allowed. • Strollers will be allowed but must start behind the run. All proceeds go back to the NSYMCA.