ABC, Race For Me 5K Run/Walk...

• 1 Mile Run:- Run 1 Mile
• 5K Run:- Run 3.1 Miles

The Forks YMCA Education Center will host the third annual ABC, Race for Me 5K & Youth One Mile Fun Run as a kick-off to the first full day of festivities at Forks Township Community Days.  The race helps benefits the center's scholarship program.  Your participation will provide opportunities for children to participate in quality educational programming that will create a STRONG START in building a firm foundation for success in school and throughout life. 

The race will be held at 8:30 am on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Forks Township Community Park.  The race will begin and end in the park with some of the race looping through streets that border the park’s scenic 52 acres.

Adults who wish to participate in the 5K Run/Walk may sign up for FREE childcare during the adult 5K, provided by Forks YMCA Education Center staff. Childcare activities include face painting and crafts during the 5K race.

As an added attraction for families, there will be a Youth One-Mile Fun Run with a zany obstacle course set up for children under 12.  Children will be cheered on by family and friends as they run through this course complete with water works provided by the Forks Township Fire Department. Children registered prior to September 1 will be guaranteed a pair of YMCA sunglasses.

Awards will be given to the first place overall male and female 5K runners, as well as to the top three male and female 5K runners in age brackets through age 70 and over.  The race will be professionally timed. 

Event details and schedule

START TIMES

  7:15 am            Packet Pick-Up & On-Site Registration                  

  8:30 am            5K Run (8 & older)

  8:35 am           5K Walk (8 & older)
 

YMCA-staffed FREE childcare provided during the 5K!

9:30 am     One Mile Youth Fun Run

                  (12 &  Under)

Refreshments and awards immediately following the race.