YMCA Spring Chicken 5K Run/Walk

🌷 Race Overview

• Date: 2025-05-03
• Location: 2998 W. Pearl City Rd, Freeport, IL
• Website: YMCA Spring Chicken 5K
• Event Type: Annual 5K walk/run open to all ages

🏅 Purpose and Impact

• Proceeds: All proceeds benefit the YMCA Annual Campaign
• Mission: Supports the Y’s mission to strengthen community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility
• Community Focus: We work together to invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors
• Opportunity: Ensures everyone can learn, grow, and thrive regardless of age, income, or background

🏆 Awards

• Categories: Awards for Top Overall Female and Male
• Age Groups: 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
• Recognition: 1st through 3rd in each age group
• Circuit: This race is part of the Rockford Road Runners Circuit

👕 Registration Details

• Registration Deadline: Must Register by April 25, 2025, to receive a T-shirt
• T-shirt Availability: Not guaranteed if registered after 4/25/2025
• Packet Pick-up: Friday, May 2nd, 5:00-6:45 PM or Race Day 7:30 - 8:45 AM
• Inclement Weather: In the event of inclement weather, thank you for your donation

🎉 Event Participation

• Freeport Races: This event is in the Run All 5 Freeport Races