Matt’s Mile and 5k

Come to Run, Stay for Fun!
Friday, October 4, 2013  5:00PM

Matt was a 13-year-old who loved to run. In the spring of 2008, he ran the Reach out and Run 5k in 22:21. He followed that up in May by taking first in the mile for 5th and 6th Graders in the Catholic Conference Meet with a time of 6:13. Later that fall, he took first in his age group with a time of 21:27 in the Run on the Prairie 5k. It was his last race.

To honor his love of running, we created Matt's Mile and 5k.

Please join us for our 3rd year. Bring your friends and neighbors along for a wonderful night of outdoor fun! There will be fresh air, friendly competition and food for everyone! All proceeds will benefit the 12 Oaks Foundation whose mission is to provide grants to families in need to cover the costs of sports and community activities for their kids.

Can you beat Matt’s Time?

Put yourself to the test and win! All Runners that beat Matt's mile time of 6:13 or Matt's 5k time of 21:27 will be entered into a special raffle. At least 5 gifts will be raffled off to these top runners. Winners will be picked during the award ceremony, and must be present to receive a gift.

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Events, Start Times, Registration Fees				Register Soon!
1 Mile	13 and Under	5:00 PM	$25
1 Mile	14 and Older	5:20 PM	$35
5k Run/Walk		5:40 PM	$35
Registration Online Registration closes on October 1, 2013 at 12:00 pm (noon).  Registration on the day of the race as follows (additional $5 fee applies): For Mile Races   4:00-4:45 For 5k                4:00-5:15

Post-Race Food and Entertainment 

All that fresh air and running makes everyone hungry. So you're invited to stay after the race for our big barbeque with cold drinks (beer and soft drinks). All runners receive tickets for their meal and a beverage with registration. (Extra tickets available for purchase)

Can't make the race? Then join us for the post-race party for $15. Register on-line or stop by that night between 5:30 and 8:30pm.

The Course

The mile course will be primarily on flat road with a portion on the gravel trails. The 5k will wind through the beautiful trails of Prairie Crossing in Grayslake, Illinois. To authenticate your race, both courses will be professionally timed using Champion Chip timing technology.

Link to 1 Mile Course

Link to 5K Course

Location
Each race will begin adjacent to the Shops of Station Square in Prairie Crossing, 960 Harris Rd. Grayslake, Il 60030    Parking Parking will be available directly across from the race site in the Prairie Crossing/Libertyville Train station lots.  These lots are immediately south of Rte 137 off of Harris Road.  Parking is free.  Lots will be marked and parking assistants will be directing traffice. Plan on arriving 45 minutes before your race  starts to give yourself time to park, walk, and get your race chip.
Packet Pickup To Be Determined 3:00-7:00 Aspire Wealth Management/Waddell & Reed 960 Harris Road Suite 2B Grayslake, IL 60030	Race Day Packet Pickup The Shops of Station Square 970 Harris Road, Grayslake Il 4:00 - 5:15

Awards
The Awards Ceremony will begin at about 6:45pm during the post race party.
5K
  Medals will be provided for:
Top Overall Male and Female Finisher
Top 3 men and women in the following 12 age groups:
14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,
40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+

Matt’s Mile
Medals will be provided for:
Top 3 Male and Female Finishers

All Matt’s Mile Time Winners
Will be entered into the raffle for great prizes!

You must be registered and present to win. 
But who’d want to miss it?

 

Register today! 
The 1st 500 Registered Runners will receive Short Sleeve Cotton T-shirts and Goodie Bags

	Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a resource that will help defray the cost of sports and community programs for children of families suffering financial hardship. Working with local organizations, the 12 Oaks Foundation will provide grants to families in need so their kids won't have to miss some of the best parts of childhood. Funds will be awarded based on financial need, with special consideration given to children in families coping with cancer.

Want to sponsor?

Sponsorship Opportunities

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Want to sponsor?

Sponsorship Opportunities

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Contact Us   For more information Email Us at: info@12OaksFoundation.org

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