Snowflake Shuffle 5K in Geneva Saturday

TriCity Family Services will present the second annual Snowflake Shuffle 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Dec. 4 in the Mill Creek Subdivision in Geneva. More than 300 people participated in the Snowflake Shuffle last year and with this year's additional Youth Mile event, even more are expected.

Lace up your sneakers, put on your Santa hat and run like Rudolph, or walk in a winter wonderland for TriCity Family Services. Start and end at the Mill Creek Clubhouse and run or walk through the streets of the Mill Creek subdivision Bundle up. All ages, runners, walkers, strollers, teams, companies, schools and families are welcome. Holiday costume and spirit are appreciated. A “Snowflake Shuffle Spirit Award” will be presented. Also, Santa Claus will be in attendance.

The course is USATF certified. Split times will be given at every mile. Finish line management and timing services provided by Race Time. Awards will be presented to the top three males and females in each 5-year age division.

The Snowflake Shuffle check-in begins at 7 a.m. with the Youth Mile event starting at 8 a.m. and the 5K race and walk starting at 9 a.m. Check-in is at the Mill Creek Clubhouse, 39W525 Herrington Drive, Geneva. Preregistration fees are $25 for adults, age 18 and older; $15 for children and teens, ages 6-17; and free for children, age 5 and younger. Youth Mile, for kids age 14 and younger, fees are $10 for all participants. Participants will receive a goody bag and Snowflake Shuffle long-sleeve T-shirt. Day-of registration fees are $5 more and shirts are not guaranteed. All proceeds benefit TriCity Family Services.

For information, a course map, or to register online, visit tricityfamilyservices.org. To register by phone, or if you have questions, call the TriCity Family Services offices at (630) 232-1070.