2010 Chicago Chinatown 5K & Youth Run

Date

Start: Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 8:00 AM

Address

Chicago Chinatown
2124-B S. Archer Ave., Chicago, IL

ENTER to WIN APPLE iPad !!

All finishers of the 5K and the Youth Run will automatically be entered into our post race raffle drawing with a grand prize of an Apple iPad and many other fabulous prizes, so don’t miss it!

Welcome to Chicago Chinatown 5K !

Please join us for the 2010 Chicago Chinatown 5K and Youth Run, which races through one of Chicago’s most recognizable communities. With only one turn, this race is a fast course that runs through the heart of Chinatown and finishes back at the start line. This year, we also feature a quarter mile (age 6-8) and a one-mile (age 9-11) youth run.

Race Course

Starting near Wentworth and Archer Avenues, the race features a fast course with just one turn at 35th St. Runners will run through the heart of Chinatown and finish back again underneath the Chinatown archway at Cermak Road and Wentworth Avenue.

Youth Run

Kids ages 6 – 11 will also have the opportunity to participate in an organized run after the 5K race. The kids’ quarter mile (age 6-8) and one mile (age 9-11) race will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. The race will be held along Archer Ave., near Chinatown Square. Parents, family and friends are encouraged to attend to cheer on the runners.

Registration

Registration Fee On or before June 27, registration fee for the Chicago Chinatown 5K Race is $30 and Youth Run is $12. After June 27, the fees are $35 for 5K Run and $15 for Youth Run. Race day registration fee (cash only) – $35 for 5K Run and $15 for Youth Run.

Packet Pick-up

Universal Sole 3052 North Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60657 * July 3, 2010 (Saturday) from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Chinatown Square 2124-B. Archer Ave., Chicago, IL 60616 * June 26, 2010 (Saturday) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. * July 7, 2010 (Wednesday) from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. * July 8, 2010 (Thursday) from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Race day registrants (cash only) and packet pick-up from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.

First Aid

A first aid tent will be set up in Chinatown Square for participants. An ambulance will also be on call for emergencies.

Post Race Raffle Drawing

All finishers of the 5K and the Youth Run will automatically be entered into our post race raffle drawing with a big grand prize of an Apple iPad and many other fabulous prizes, so don’t miss it!

Run to build a better community!

This year, Chinatown 5K & Youth Run is proud to partner with the following not-for-profit organizations: the Chinese American Museum of Chicago, the Chinese American Service League and the Pui Tak Center to help raise funds for their various programs. Runners may choose to help them to either donate or be a fundraiser. All funds raised go directly to these organizations. Please find the fundraising webpage below under the Online Donation section. Thanks in advance for your support!

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