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Sign up for Marklund's 3rd annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K

Registration is under way for Marklund's third annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K/1 mile event on Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Marklund at Mill Creek campus in Geneva.

Growing in popularity, this fundraiser gives participants a fun and healthy way to support the care of children and adults with profound developmental disabilities, and even change their own lives, as noted above by Cynthia. Sign up and enjoy the fresh air and a brisk walk, comfortable jog or competitive run along a USATF-certified course throughout the South Mill Creek neighborhood. Men, women and children of all ages and abilities, including those using adaptive devices, are invited to participate.

"This is not your typical 5K," said Stephanie Heinz, Marklund development coordinator. "We are pleased to open our event to people of all abilities. We've had people use wheelchairs, racing chairs and walkers join in the fun. Even Marklund clients take part with the assistance of staff or family members."

Both the 5K and 1-mile events start and end at Marklund Hyde Center, 1S450 Wyatt Drive, Geneva. Start times are: 7:55 a.m. racing/adaptive wheelchairs; 8 a.m. 5K and 1 mile. Last year, more than 700 participated in the event. To be guaranteed a race shirt, people should register by Thursday, Oct. 15.

Those who prefer not to participate can still support the event by sponsoring individual runners or walkers who set up personalized fundraising pages. Information on registered participants and teams can be found by visiting www.marklund.org/5K. Prizes will be awarded to top male and female finishers in various age categories, as well as to top fundraisers. Following the race, participants can join in the Party in the Park with hot and cold food and beverages, and entertainment.

Event sponsor Dick Pond Athletics of St. Charles uses the Run, Walk & Roll as its "Graduation 5K" for participants in its Walk2Run program. "The timing of this race has always worked well with our 10-week program, and the race directors have provided a well-organized and fun event," said Annie Smith of Dick Pond. "The staff is friendly and attentive, and our participants have always enjoyed it. This week a former Walk2Runner mentioned how he can't wait to participate again because of the awesome food."

For event details, to register, or set up a personal fundraising page, visit www.marklund.org/5K.

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