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On Sunday, July 20th, the VHPD will be sponsoring its first 5K race in almost 20 years. The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge #34 previously held the Vernon Hills Classic 5K race to benefit various local charities, and the new and improved version will follow it's predecessor's lead.
Now known as the "Run From The Cops" 5K, participants may either run or walk a scenic course starting at the Vernon Hills Summer Celebration site (see below for map) and extending up and through the Gregg's Landing subdivision before ending back at the festival grounds.
100% of the money raised from this event will go directly to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, which has helped financially support families of US service members killed or severely wounded overseas since 2000. Although the Fund has gained notoriety recently from the NBC hit television series, Celebrity Apprentice, our reasons for choosing this charity run much deeper.
The VHPD has supported its own Veteran's efforts over the past five years in a program known as the Blue Line For The Front Line. Some of the projects have included collecting items and sending care packages for service members overseas, providing homeless Veteran's coats in the winter, annual visits to the Veteran's Hospital in North Chicago to spread holiday cheer, hosting live teleconferencing for families and soldiers, and providing returning service members a proper welcome home, just to name a few.
Whatever your reason for coming out - whether it be to support the troops or to just enjoy a nice walk or run - see below for details and registration information and sign up today to be part of our newest annual event which is guaranteed to start your week off right.
| Date: |
Sunday, July 20, 2008 |
| Check In / Registration: |
6:30 AM - 7:45 AM |
| Race Begins: |
8:00 AM |
| Cost: |
$30 per participant
$35 on race day* |
| To Register: |
Click here for on-line registration |
All participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt of the event as well as be eligible to participate in all post-race activities at the Summer Celebration site (more details to follow as they become available).
* There will be a limited amount of t-shirts available for race day registrants, however once the supply is gone, we will not fill another order.
If you would like more information, please send an e-mail to Race Coordinator Officer Jeff Cielak.
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