FUNdation to host the 11th annual 5K, 7K Run and 2-mile walk, followed by Pumpkin Patch

The FUNdation will host its 11th annual 5K & 7K Run and 2 Mile Walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3.

The event will begin and end at the Municipal Annex, 1 W. State St., South Elgin.

Challenging 5K and 7K courses will provide a scenic run throughout the village. The walk will take participants down the picturesque Fox River Trail. Race-day registration begins at 6:30 a.m. More than 300 people are expected to participate.

After the race is the Pumpkin Patch event at County Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. They will be serving brats, hot dogs, beer, soda and water. Each runner/walker will receive a ticket for a brat or hot dog and a beverage of their choice. There will be live entertainment following the race. Additional food and drinks are available for purchase by nonparticipants.

All participants will receive participation awards with additional awards for best performance in the following categories: Top five 14 and under (boys and girls); and top three female and male runners: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and older.

The cost to participate in 7K Run is $33 pre-race day with a cotton T-shirt; $43 pre-race day with a tech shirt or $38 race day (cotton T-shirt only). The 2-mile walk costs $10 pre-race or $13 race day. Registration will be accepted in person at Municipal Annex, 10 W State St., faxed to (847) 622-0462 or online at www.goracego.com/Search/event.aspx?id=34339.

South Elgin's annual Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival will immediately follow Harvest Hustle at SEBA/County Park.

For information, call (847) 622-0003 or visit www.southelgin.com.

The South Elgin Parks and Recreation and the FUNdation are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the residents of the village of South Elgin through the development, implementation, and funding of recreation, education, and conservation programs, services and facilities.