Moms, kids skip breakfast in bed for Barrington 5K
Plenty of moms deservedly slept in late and woke to breakfast in bed to start their Mother's Day celebrations Sunday.
Then there were the dozens who got up early, strapped on workout gear and running shoes, then dashed through the streets of Barrington for the Mother's Day 5K.
Of course, given the day, the race was about more than just an early morning workout. There was a 100-yard Kids Dash to get the young ones involved, and every finisher was greeted with a rose and a chocolate cake pop treat.
The race also served as a fundraiser for WINGS, a Palatine-based organization that provides shelter, education and other services to families across the region who are impacted by domestic violence.
Runners start the Mother's Day 5K in downtown Barrington Sunday. The first female finisher was Marie Billen of Barrington, with sunglasses at right.
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Volunteer Sandra Fletcher of Mount Prospect sorts roses to be given to each finisher Sunday of the Mother's Day 5K in Barrington.
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Every runner got a rose at the finish line, like Heather Swink of Barrington, who finished second in the female division at the Mother's Day 5K in Barrington Sunday.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
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