Annual 7K Run, 2-Mile Walk kicks off Oct. 5 in South Elgin

Submitted by South Elgin Parks & Recreation

The South Elgin Parks & Recreation FUNdation and the village of South Elgin will host its ninth annual Harvest Hustle 7K Run and 2-Mile Walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5.

The event will begin and end at the Municipal Annex, 1 W. State St., South Elgin. A challenging 7K course will provide a scenic run throughout the village. The walk will take participants down the picturesque Fox River Trail. Race-day registration begins at 6:30 a.m. More than 300 people are expected to participate. Local business owner Bob Kearns will emcee the race.

“We are very excited to bring the ninth annual Harvest Hustle to the village this year,” said Mary Rohr, event chairwoman. “This event gives us the opportunity to promote healthy activities for our residents, while raising money to support our Youth Scholarship Fund and the SEBA Park playground project for children with all abilities and disabilities.”

All participants will receive participation awards with additional awards for best performance in the following categories: top five, 14 and younger (boys and girls); top five female runners, 15 and older; and top five male runners, 15 and older.

The cost to participate in 7K Run is $28 pre-race day or $33 on race day. The 2-mile walk costs $10 pre-race or $15 on race day. Fox River Trail Runners cost is $25 prerace or $30 on race day. Registration will be accepted in person at the village hall, 10 N. Water St., faxed to (847) 622-0462 or at visit www.signmeup.com.

South Elgin’s Annual Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival will immediately follow Harvest Hustle at County Park, including the Community Garage Sale and Pumpkin Plunge.