Registration now open for Hanover Township's 5K
Hanover Township's third annual Sprint 2 Spring 5K run/walk will be held on Saturday, May 7, at the Hanover Township Izaak Walton Center in Elgin. The race aims to promote health and wellness within the community, but will also raise funds for the Hanover Township Foundation in assisting low income residents in obtaining dental and medical services.
Registration is now open through Tuesday, May 3, online and also available in-person the day of the 5K, before the race begins. Early bird registration is $25 per participant until April 1, and then increases to $30 through May 6 and $35 the day of the race. Event T-shirts are guaranteed to those who register before or on Friday, April 22. Please visit www.sprint2spring.com to register, and use the code "SPRING" for $5 off.
"We are grateful and appreciative of the continued support and participation we see at this event," said Kristen Smith, Hanover Township director of Community Health. "It is inspiring to see participants of all ages come out to get some exercise and support a great cause in our community."
Participants can check-in from 6:30-7:45 a.m. the day of the event. The 5K will step off at 8 a.m. from the Hanover Township Izaak Walton Center, 899 Jay St., in Elgin. The 3.1-mile course will take participants through local neighborhood streets of Elgin east of Liberty Street and south of Villa Street. The 5K route will return participants to the Izaak Walton Center. For a complete route map, please visit www.sprint2spring.com.
"Not only is this a great experience for people to get outside and be active, participants will also be helping their neighbors improve their quality of life with all proceeds going toward the township's Dental Access Network program," said Brian P. McGuire, Hanover Township Supervisor. "To date, we have enrolled 33 residents in this program.
The township identifies qualifying residents and works with local dentists who provide services at a reduced fee. Since the event began in 2013, over $5,000 has been raised. The dental offices participating in the program include Familia Dental in Elgin, Barrington Road Dental Care in Streamwood, and Georgetown Dental in Hanover Park.
Participants are welcome to stay for the post-race party immediately following the race until 10 a.m. Beverages and snacks will be provided as well as music, games and a bounce house for children.
Packet pick up will be available at the Hanover Township Izaak Walton Center in Elgin from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 5 and 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 6, as well as the morning of the race.
For questions, sponsorship or race information please call the Township at (630) 483-5665, or visit the event website at www.sprint2spring.com.