5K Chilly Chili Race in Schaumburg Dec. 3

Brave the cold with a 5K on a chilly December day and warm up afterward with a chili lunch

The Schaumburg Park District’s annual 5K Chilly Chili Race will begin at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, at Schaumburg Golf Club, 401 N. Roselle Road. A chili lunch will be served after the 3.1 mile run.

Check-in begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. There is a prerace briefing at 9:45 a.m. Chili lunch begins when race ends. Participants 21 and older will receive one free beer. Additional beer and soda will be available for purchase.

“The race is a great opportunity for runners to stay active and continue competing in the winter,” said Jennie Bever, fitness supervisor for the Schaumburg Park District. Awards will be given to the overall male and female winners as well as the first-, second- and third-place male and female winners in the 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 and up age categories. Awards will be distributed the day of the event.

Preregistration cost is $35. Preregistration deadline is 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 26. The first 200 participants to register receive a hoodie sweatshirt and winter hat. Day-of registration cost is $40. Race day registration begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 9:45 a.m. All participants must complete a race entry form, which is available at park district facilities or online at www.parkfun.com. Online registration is available on Active.com.

Course is USATF certified.

The 5K Chilly Chili Race is a Schaumburg CAN program. Schaumburg CAN’s mission is to align the community around opportunities that build a foundation of healthy activity and nutrition for children.

Race is sponsored by Alexian Brothers Health System and Dick Pond Athletics.

For information, call (847) 490-7020 or visit www.parkfun.com.

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