TriCity Family Services annual Snowflake Shuffle a success
On Dec. 5, TriCity Family Services held its seventh annual Snowflake Shuffle 5/10K Run and Walk in Geneva.
Though early morning fog hung low, at race time it had lifted, the temperature was perfect for running, and participants hit the streets, some dressed festively in celebration of the holiday.
More than 500 runners registered for this year's event, and of those 110 participated in the inaugural 10K race. Racers came from the Fox Valley and greater Chicago area, including McHenry, Roselle, Carpentersville, DeKalb, Joliet and Schaumburg.
Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns graciously signified the start of the race, and runners were led through the winding streets of Mill Creek subdivision by bike team members of Intent Life of Woodridge. After the race, all attendees were treated to homemade hot cocoa, generously provided by the Geneva Spice House, and all the trimmings.
In the 5K race, top female finisher Andrine Larsen of Geneva crossed the finish line at 19 minutes and 39 seconds. Top male finisher was Josh Rodgers of Geneva with a time of 17:47. On the 10K course, Jitka Janovska, also of St. Charles, led the ladies with a time of 44:10. Tyler Tomich of St. Charles was the first to complete the 10K course for the men with an impressive time of 36:21.
TriCity Family Services, a local leader in community-based counseling and supportive services, reports the event netted more than $18,000. Sacha Urban, manager of community giving, wishes to thank TriCity Family Services Corporate Partners in Caring: Comcast, BMO Harris Bank, Exelon, Fona International, Producers Chemical, St. Charles Bank & Trust, Pivotal Home Solutions, Dickens, Mason & Kissel, DDS, and Fox Valley Orthopedic on behalf of the agency. In addition, the event could not have been such a success without the generosity of Creekwood Associates of St. Charles and A Complete Remodeling Company of Schaumburg.
A complete list of Snowflake Shuffle race results and photos from the event may be found at www.tricityfamilyservices.org/snowflake-shuffle/. Follow TriCity Family Services on Facebook or Twitter.