AFA 5k is a chip-timed run/walk point-to-point USATF certified course; Certification Code: #IL-10118-JW.
First 200 paid registrants receive a lightweight, drawstring bag. All paid registrants automatically entered into raffle (6 chances) of a Samsung SHAPE M7 Wireless Audio Speaker valued at $245.* The top male & female finisher receives a prize. WINNERS MUST BE PRESENT. Runners & families are invited to stay to enjoy music & listen to an interview with a young Chicago cancer patient who is using alternative methods for treatment. *(Spectators may enter drawing of Samsung Speaker at $20 for 6 chances.)
Register early!
Registration/Packet Pick Up - 7:30am
Start Time - 8:30am
Awards - 9:30am
Guest Interview - 10am
The course is a pleasing run/walk during the peak of summer. We start running west near Flag Pole of Vogt Woods Recreation Bldg. at 6500 W. 171st Street, to Elm Lane, north to Riverside Drive, east to Normandy Drive past Lewis Park & varied houses of Tinley Park. You run/walk north to Forest View Drive that curves as the course follows the tree-lined street & takes you back south to 171st Street. After 2 loops around, the run/walk proceeds to the finish line near Fulton Elementary School with music motivating you to cross the finish line!
FREE PARKING for runners & spectators around park district, residential & Fulton Elementrary school.