Sign up now for early discount for McHenry County Human Race

Charities serving McHenry County should register now to participate in the April 22 McHenry County Human Race. Register at www.mchumanrace.org. Any charity that serves McHenry County is welcome to join. Beginning Friday, Dec. 1, runners and walkers can register at a discounted price and choose a charity to support.

This family friendly 5K walk/run allows race participants to designate which participating organization will receive the proceeds of their race registration fee and any fundraising they do. Every individual participating makes a difference.

The eighth annual Human Race takes place April 22 at the McHenry County College campus in Crystal Lake. More than 1,000 racers are expected to participate. Individuals participating in the race and their supporters will also be able to meet and greet with participating charities, and a few local vendors supporting the race in an expo area.

Volunteer Center McHenry County provides $2,400 in prize money for agencies. Prizes include the $600 McHenry County Community Foundation Award that comes with a traveling trophy. This goes to the organization with the most runners and walkers.

The Human Race is organized by Volunteer Center McHenry County. The event raises money to benefit local charities and promote volunteerism. Last year's race raised more than $74,000 and helped 73 charities. The race has a hero theme. Many racers come in costume.

Friday, Dec. 1 registration opens for runners and walkers with a discounted "early" registration fee. For more information about the Human Race, go to the website or call (815) 344-4483. The race is organized by Volunteer Center McHenry County, a one-stop shop for resourcing local nonprofit organizations.