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It's not too late to race

Posted September 28, 2008 11:00 pm

By Jennifer Rundell Daily Herald Correspondent

Bob Burns, left, of Marengo and Dennis Jurs of Hampshire train amid the fall foliage south of Hampshire. Patrick Kunzer | 2005

Yes, the leaves may be starting to turn, but just because summer's over doesn't mean it's time to get bundled up inside yet. There are still many fitness activities to keep your mood sunny and bright.

Here is a list of the races and bike rides that are in full gear. Don't put that sunblock away yet - you might still need it.

Fall Color 5K

Take in the beautiful fall colors as you run through the rolling hills of the Morton Arboretum in Lisle on Sunday, Oct. 5. The run/walk begins at 8 a.m. The fee for members is $25; nonmembers pay $30 before race day, $35 on race day. After the race enjoy a post-race massage and recovery food. For information, visit mortonarb.org.

Scarecrow Scramble

Come and run a race in the dark, but don't worry, the path isn't haunted. The Scarecrow Scramble 5K run/walk in Lisle begins at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. The cost is $25 before Oct. 16 and $30 on race day. Costumes are encouraged as there will be prizes given after the race. Visit lislepartnersforparks.org/5krun.htm for details.

10K Wright Race

If you are looking for a 10K race, come out and run the 32nd Annual Frank Lloyd Wright Race on Sunday, Oct. 26, at Oak Park and River Forest High School in Oak Park. This race offers a 5K run or walk at 8 a.m., a 10K run at 8:30 a.m. as well as a Youth Mile at 8:45 a.m. There will be awards given. The races cost $20 for the 5K and 10K runs, $15 for the 5K walk and $12 for the Youth Mile through Oct. 25. If you sign up after the deadline, it's $25 for the 5K and 10K runs, $20 for the 5K walk and $15 for the Youth Mile. For information, visit oakparkparks.com/flw2008.htm.

Mark Sinderson of Bartlett and member of the Spin Doctors Cycle Works team leads a group of cyclists down Allen Road during their last 15 miles in the 26th annual Metro Metric in Hampshire. Sinderson and other members of his team road 101 miles. Courtesy of Meredith Mercier

Runners kick off the second annual color run during the Fall Color Festival at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle. Brian Hill | 2005

Marathon participants spread their arms as they walk through a mist sprayed by the fire department during the 2007 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon in 2007 in Chicago. Associated Press file

Runners begin the Chicago Marathon on Columbus Avenue in Chicago in 2005. Kenyans occupied the top 10 spots among the men, with Felix Limo leading the way at 2:07:02, the fastest time in the world this year. It was his third victory in four marathons. Associated Press file

Runners begin the Chicago Marathon on Columbus Avenue in Chicago in 2005. American Deena Kastor got her first victory, and Kenyans dominated the men's race. Associated Press file

Runners kick off the second annual color run Sunday during the Fall Color Festival at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle. Brian Hill | Staff Photographer

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