Registration open for July 4th Great Western Freedom 4 to benefit Lazarus House

Submitted by Lazarus House

Registration is open for runners and walkers who wish to participate in the July 4th Great Western Freedom 4 to benefit Lazarus House. The event begins at 8 a.m. July 4 at the LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, off Dean Street in St. Charles.

The run is a competitive 4-mile CARA-certified race on a USATF certified course and on the Fox River Trail Runners Circuit. This event also features a 2-mile scenic walk suited for the whole family.

Runners and walkers can preregister at signmeup.com. Preregistration fee is $20 for the walk and $25 for the race until May 30; or $28 from June 1-July 1. There’s a $3 preregistration race discount to CARA and Fox River Trail members. Event day registration is $25 for walkers and $30 for runners.

All participants are encouraged to help their neighbors in need by collecting pledges for Lazarus House. Forms are available with a link from the registration Web page or on the events page at lazarushouseonline.com.

All proceeds benefit Lazarus House, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides emergency shelter, transitional living and rental/utility assistance to persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and are connected to St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia or western rural Kane County.

Event sponsorships opportunities are also available starting as low as $100. More information is available at lazarushouseonline.com or by calling Donna at (630) 587-2144.