Sign up for annual Fox Trot 5K/10K
Lace up your running shoes and bring the family to the friendliest race on the Fox River. The Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation invites you to participate in its 18th annual Fox Trot 5K and 10K race Saturday, April 28, at the Batavia Riverwalk, Island Avenue and Houston Street in downtown Batavia. Both the 5K and 10K start at 8 a.m. and feature courses along the Fox River. After the race, there will be an award presentation for the winners of both races.
New this year in the 5K race will be a stroller division and a Charity Runner who will be last across the 5K starting line and will earn sponsored dollars for every runner they pass.
Kids can join in on the fun, too. The Fox Trot features two noncompetitive races designed especially for children. The Junior Jog, for children in preschool, kindergarten, or first grade, is approximately ΒΌ mile long. Second through fifth graders are encouraged to try the Youth Run, which is one mile. The kids' events begin at approximately 8:45 a.m., but all are welcome to partake in the pre-race events, which will include entertainment and a group stretch.
Preregistration for all events is encouraged. The preregistration cost for the 5K is $30 per runner and the preregistration cost for the 10K is $40 per runner. There is no charge for either Kids' Fun Run, but a donation of $10 per child is suggested. Funds raised through this event will support local charities in the Fox Valley area, as well as Batavia schools.
BMCF appreciates the support of all of our sponsors of this community event especially platinum sponsors: Apollo Development & Investment and A.R. Bohr Roofing LLC, as well as all the additional sponsors and in-kind donors.
Visit the Mothers' Club website at www.bataviamothersclub.org to register or find more information about this fun event. In-person registration will also be accepted on race day from 6:30 to 7:40 a.m. just outside the Peg Bond center.
The Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation is a nonprofit organization, founded in 1934, dedicated to improving the quality of life for children in the Fox Valley area. Each year, the club donates $20,000-$50,000 to local charities, including the CHIP IN Batavia and CASA Kane County, whose activities support this mission. The Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation is open to all mothers in the area who are interested in local philanthropic, service and community activities.