Sign up now for End of Summer Run in Algonquin
The Rotary Club of Algonquin is hosting its third annual fundraiser, "End of Summer Run." The event will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Westfield Community School, 2100 Sleepy Hollow Road in Algonquin.
This 5K race/walk is USATF-certified and is a family-friendly event.
Run or walk up and down the quaint neighborhood streets of Algonquin. A water station will be located along the course with water and sports drinks. This fast, open course will appeal to all runners and walkers. Have fun, get healthy and support your community.
Preregistration price is $25 or $35 on race day. It is $15 for youth, age 18 and younger. You can register online at endofsummerrun.org.
Race-day registration begins at 6:45 a.m. with registration packet pickup from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m.
The Run/Walk Start will begin at 8 a.m. The awards, refreshments and post-race prizes will follow.
Trophies will go to the top male and female finishers. Top three awards to age groups 11 and under, 12-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and older.
There will be an invocation by the Rev. Todd Berge of the Bridge Church of Algonquin and Rotarian Don Brewer will start the event by singing the national anthem.
The Algonquin Rotary Club provides assistance to a variety of charitable causes and other community-based organizations that need help. The club is well-known for the annual Breakfast with Santa, held at Westfield Community School every December with a holiday breakfast, music, games and visits with Santa.
The club also sponsors the Gordon & Joan Larsen Scholarship as a yearly opportunity for local high school students interested in pursuing business or medical degrees to apply in the spring. For many years, they have partnered with the Algonquin Township Highway Department and St. Margaret Mary's Education Center to provide Friday and Saturday night shuttle bus service and parking during Founders Days. The club's most recent collaboration with the Founders Days Committee was selling hot pretzels and popcorn, which sold out completely. They also contribute to Rotary International causes, such as the eradication of polio.
The club is always looking for new members. Club meetings are at 7:15 a.m. every Wednesday at Port Edward Restaurant in Algonquin for the last 24 years. Check them out at www.facebook.com/Algonquin-Rotary-Club. Join them for breakfast and see what they are all about.