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Kenyans Kipruto, Kipyogei sweep in Boston Marathon return
Oct 11, 2021 11:14 AM - Kenyans Benson Kipruto and Diana Kipyogei won the pandemic-delayed Boston Marathon as the race returned from a 30-month absence and moved to the fall for the first time in its 125-year history.
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New cross country course in Geneva was a decade in the making, officials say
Oct 4, 2021 6:00 AM - The Northwestern Medicine Cross Country Course, located at the Settler's Hill site in Geneva, was more than a decade in the making and will bring numerous economic benefits to the county for years to come, officials say. -
'A dream come true': 4 brain surgeries, 24/7 headaches won't keep runner from Boston Marathon
Oct 3, 2021 8:53 AM - Nicole Wojnarowski of Elgin, a 1993 graduate of St. Charles High School, is running in the Boston Marathon on Monday, Oct. 11. What sets her apart: She's had four brain surgeries and battles constant headaches, yet is running to raise funds for IMPACT Melanoma.
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American Lung Association walk in Wheaton raises funds to help people with various lung diseases
Sep 30, 2021 6:48 AM - For anyone with asthma, COPD or other lung diseases, just taking a breath can be a challenge. The American Lung Association works every day to meet those challenges head on with support, education and programs. Funding for these comes from fundraisers like the annual LUNG FORCE Walk, which takes place Oct. 17 at Cantigny Park in Wheaton. -
Arlington Heights parish to hold its first Run/Walk for the Poor Saturday
Sep 21, 2021 12:07 PM - Our Lady of the Wayside Parish in Arlington Heights will hold its first St. Vincent de Paul 5k Fun Run/Walk for the Poor on Saturday, Sept. 25. -
Wheaton Park District and FT Cares Foundation illuminates downtown Wheaton with Light the Torch 5K Oct. 2
Sep 16, 2021 12:36 AM - As the sun sets in the autumn sky on Saturday, Oct. 2, the Wheaton Park District and FT Cares Foundation Light the Torch 5K Night Run/Walk will be back, in-person and virtually, for its eighth year in downtown Wheaton. -
Fox Valley Marathon to impact downtown trafficSep 14, 2021 1:41 PM - Several downtown Geneva streets will be closed to traffic early Sunday, Sept. 19 to accommodate the annual Fox Valley Marathon racecourse.
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Gurnee family shines light on mental health with 5K to benefit NAMI
Aug 12, 2021 7:12 AM - It's OK not to be OK. The Dadabo family of Gurnee understands that all too well. In March 2020, James Dadabo, the youngest of four boys, died at the age of 26. In his memory, the family is hosting the James Dadabo Memorial Run on Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Des Plaines River Trail in Gurnee to raise funds for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Registration ends Sept. 17. -
Hops for Hope 5K Oct. 2 to raise money for Project Mobility's adaptive bikes
Jul 19, 2021 6:57 PM - The fifth annual Hops for Hope 5K returns to Mount St. Mary Park in St. Charles on Saturday, Oct. 2. Project Mobility's three largest fundraisers in 2020 were either postponed, changed to virtual or canceled. They are still trying to recover from such a tough year. -
Sign up for BBQ Bolt Run/Walk Aug. 28 in Downers Grove
Jul 16, 2021 11:36 PM - On Saturday, Aug. 28, the Downers Grove Park District will host the third annual BBQ Bolt Run/Walk, finishing with a post-race Picnic in the Park with BBQ and beer in McCollum Park.
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