Registration now open for Swedish Days 5K Race

Posted May 08, 2016 11:00 pm

Submitted by Geneva Chamber of Commerce

Geneva Chamber of Commerce and Geneva Running Outfitters have added a 5K run to Swedish Days Festival supported by Northwestern Medicine.

The Swedish Day 5K Lopp will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 25, from Gunnar Forest Preserve in Geneva, behind the Kane County Government Center.

The Swedish Days 5K Lopp will go along the scenic Fox River in Geneva. They encourage you to tie-in with the Scandinavian theme with your attire. Be a charter member of this spirited race, which is sure to become an annual tradition.

Overall winners will get commemorative awards, plus will be able to ride in the Swedish Days Parade, the following day on a float. Swedish Days awards to top 3 male and female in the following age groups: 14 and younger, up to 80 and older.

The $35 registration fee includes a T-shirt and pancake breakfast. In order to guarantee a shirt at packet pickup, you must register by June 14. Race day registration is $40.

For more information and how to register, look for the Get Involved section at www.genevachamber.com or call Geneva Chamber at (630) 232-6060.

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