Downers Grove Lions Club Hosts 4th Annual 'Labor of Love' 5K

The Downers Grove Lions Club is celebrating the Labor Day holiday with its fourth annual "Labor of Love."

The Labor of Love 5K race/walk will be held at 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 3, at , 6801 Main St. The race will be followed by a 1K for children ages 10 and under at 9 a.m.

The 5K is fully certified by the Chicago Area Runners Association, and will be professionally timed.

Registration is $30 for adults ($25 for CARA members), and $23 for kids 16 and under. The 1K is $15 for kids. Families with five or fewer participants may register together for $85.

Runners who register on race day will be charged an additional $5.

After the race, Labor of Love will feature food from , and Great American Bagel. Live entertainment will be provided by local rock band Red Light Compliance.

All proceeds from Labor of Love will support the Downers Grove Lions' various service projects.

To register, visit www.5klaboroflove.org, or sign up before the race at McCollum Park. For more information, call Race Director George Swimmer at 630-810-9797.

Labor of Love: All the Details

Race Date/Time
Monday, Sept. 3

• 6:30 a.m.: On-site registration
• 8 a.m.: 5K race
• 9 a.m.: 1K race/walk (children only)

Start/Finish
, 6801 Main St. in Downers Grove

Timing
The 5K run is timed by Race Time computerized technology, providing an accurate time from start to finish line.

Course
CLICK HERE to view the 2012 course map.

Awards
Awards will be given to the top three finishers. The presentation will begin at approximately 10:15 a.m.

Results
Results will be posted on CARA, Chicago Athlete Magazine and Race Time websites within four hours after the race.

Weather Policy
The Labor of Love 5K will take place rain or shine. If the Lions are required to cancel the event due to dangerous weather conditions, announcements will be made on race day near the start/finish area.

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