277. Miles for the Military 5K Run in South Barrington

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If you’d like to get a workout while showing support for our Military, there’s a great opportunity coming up at The Arboretum of South Barrington this Saturday, November 17th.  The South Barrington Park District is teaming up with the Arboretum to host a pre-Thanksgiving Miles for the Military 5K run, which will kick off at 9 a.m.

Race day registration for Saturday’s Miles for the Military 5K Run begins at 7:00 a.m. at the race’s starting point, which is the Arboretum’s Fountain Plaza in front of the iPic Theaters.  The route will weave through the Arboretum and, if you register in advance, the cost is $30 per person or $10 for kids age 12 and under.  The price for race-day registration is $40 per person or $15 for kids.  The ticket price includes a long sleeve performance tee for adults and a free swag bag for the kids.

All proceeds will benefit Air Compassion for Veterans, an organization that “provides needed transportation resources to our Wounded Warriors seeking care”.

But wait, THERE’S MORE!…

Race prizes include a chance to win a $500 Arboretum shopping spree!  Plus, there will be live entertainment and post race celebrations at participating Arboretum restaurants and more after the race.  A band called Hi-Infidelity will perform at the post-race party, with $3 beers and $5 personal pizzas available for purchase.

Call The Arboretum of South Barrington at 847-426-6200 to register in advance.  Pre-race packet pickup is available at the Arboretum’s Pearl Izumi restaurant between noon and 9 p.m. today and tomorrow (Thursday, November 15th and Friday, November 16th).

Event sponsors are American Airlines, Calibre Coffee, Daily Herald, Pearl Izumi, VMERG and X-Sport Fitness.  For more information on this and other upcoming Arboretum of South Barrington events, visit ShopTheArb.com. And here’s actor Gary Sinise with a little video background on the cause you’ll be supporting by taking part, Air Compassion for Veterans.

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