Bob Leonard 10K/5K River Run returns July 30 in St. Charles
The Bob Leonard 5K/10K River Run & Colonial Cafe 1K Color Run will begin at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, July 30, at the historic grand pavilion at Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave. in St. Charles.
Both 5K and 10K runs are certified and the Color Run provides fun for the whole family as participants dash through five color stations in the park.
The 10K/5K course travels over the Fox River to the Timbers subdivision into Timbers Park, then back to Pottawatomie Park, while the 10K course continues into the Wild Rose subdivision before winding back to the finish line.
Proceeds benefit the St. Charles Kiwanis Club and River Corridor Foundation.
The St. Charles Kiwanis Club's funds will be allocated toward nearly 40 organizations that improve the lives of children and families in the Fox Valley such as: CASA Kane County, Lazarus House, Northern Illinois Food Bank, LivingWell Cancer Resources Center, TriCity Family Services, and the St. Charles Public Library Foundation.
The River Corridor Foundation's funds will be applied toward its mission to enhance the downtown St. Charles riverfront as a destination for cultural, educational and economic opportunities that are accessible to everyone.
To register for one of the races or the Color Run, visit bobleonardrun.itsyourrace.com/register/.
Cost is $45 for the 10K, $35 for the 5K, or $10 for the Color Run; there is an extra online fee of $3.95, $3.35 and $2.95, respectively.
The first 200 children under age 18 to register for the Color Run will receive a custom Colonial Cafe "Kitchen Sink" participation medal.
Are you part of a team? You can join an existing team or create one with your family, co-workers or friends.
The team with the most members when registration closes will be recognized at the race and each member will receive two complimentary tickets on the St. Charles Paddlewheel River Boat.
Volunteers also are needed. Visit bobleonardrun.itsyourrace.com.
For information on sponsorship, contact Jennifer Leonard-Comperda at jennifer.comperda@bairdwarner.com.