Halloween Hustle 5K in Palatine a success

Threatening skies and periods of light to heavy rain didn't stop nearly 1,200 runners and walkers, both adults and children, from participating in the 10th annual Halloween Hustle 5K Fun Run and Walk and Kid's Dash in Palatine.

The Halloween spirit was set on high as people dressed up as minions, skeletons, super heroes, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and other characters ran through the streets of historic downtown Palatine. Even family dogs and children in strollers were part of the action.

"This year was our best yet," said Aaron Del Mar, founder of Adrenaline Sports Management, the company that presented the event. "Spirits are always high, and the people who participate are always such good sports - despite the weather we've had in years past."

The top male finisher was James Akita with a time of 15:39 and the top female finisher was Elizabeth Chenoweth with a time of 19:05.

Thank you to bronze sponsor, The Law Offices of Roger Stelk. Visit www.stelklaw.com or call (847) 506-7330.

Thank you to showcase vendors: Epic Urgent and Family Care (www.epichealthsystems.com); and Dr. Jason Langslet, chiropractor (www.nuccacare.com). Learn about all the event sponsors at halloween5k.com/sponsors.

All of the proceeds from the Halloween Hustle 5k directly benefit Fathers Helping Fathers, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping fathers' rights in the areas of parenting and raising awareness about the positive influence committed fathers have on the development of their children. FHF develops educational classes and development programs that help fathers in every aspect of being a parent from pre-birth classes, toddler training, and dealing with teenagers. FHF is also a front-runner in the struggle to raise awareness about the positive influence fathers have on the development of their children and on the family structure itself. Fathers Helping Fathers is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation and all donations are tax deductible. To learn more about FHF, visit fathershelpingfathers.com.

This event was presented by Adrenaline Sports Management, a Palatine-based event management company that specializes in the management of athletic events throughout the country.

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