Heart of the Fox Run and Tug a huge success
The second annual Heart of the Fox Run and Tug took place June 15 in Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles.
The weather was ideal, participants had a great time, and volunteers made it all happen. Many thanks to all who sponsored, volunteered and supported the fundraising event.
The day began at 7:30 a.m. when runners of all ages competed for their best time in the Pride of the Fox 5K chip-timed, certified run.
An array of neon colors cascaded over the crowd of kids and adults alike while they ran, walked and laughed through the Colonial Café 1K Ice Cream Color Run.
Each participant was rewarded with a "Colonial Café Kitchen Sink" medal and a cup of vanilla ice cream with toppings. There is still talk about who had the larger contingency, Fox Valley Special Recreation or The Ivy Academy?
The competition was fierce for the Tug of War in front of the pavilion, where teams paired off to compete for the "Strongest in the Valley." The youth tug drew plenty of attention as they recruited a little help from their friends for a competitive advantage.
New this year, The Ivy Academy Kid's Zone was a roaring success. Children had a blast getting through the obstacle course.
"How did he do that?" was an often-heard question for the magician, Scott Piner.
For 2020, the River Corridor Foundation and the Kiwanis Foundation of St. Charles plan to add more events and activities to the Heart of the Fox Run and Tug for a day the entire family will enjoy.
Proceeds will benefit the River Corridor Foundation of St. Charles and the St. Charles Noon Kiwanis Club.
For information, visit www.heartofthefox.com.
They wish to thank the generous sponsors: Presenting, Colonial Café, The Ivy Academy, and Pride of the Fox; Platinum, CIBC Bank, City of St. Charles, STC Park District, and Nothing Bundt Cakes; Gold, AHC Advisors Flatlander Fitness, FONA, Jewel Osco, Meijer, Midwest Compost, and Shodeen Foundation; Silver: Just for Paws and Joan Leonard; and Bronze, Alexander's Café, Animal House Veterinary Hospital, First State Bank Geneva Fit, Kelly Orthodontics, McNally's Irish Pub, Metronet, Olympia Chiropractic, St. Charles Bank & Trust, Woof Beach and WBK Engineering.