Join CYN on April 14th, 2012 for Take a Step for Kids 5K/10K Run & 5K Walk

Contact: Mitchell Jones by Email This event is held in April in observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month

Race Location: Independence Grove Forest Preserve

16400 W. Buckley Rd.

Libertyville, IL 60048

The entrance for Independence Grove is just east of Rt. 21 on Rt. 137 (Buckley Rd.)

Start Line: North Bay Pavilion

Start Time: Runners - 9:00 AM Walkers - 9:15 AM

Water is provided at the start and finish lines plus two on-course locations.

Split times at miles 1, 2 and 3 for 5K and 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 miles for 10K.

Course: Asphalt with gentle hills and curves. USATF Certification 5K - IL-05019-JW 10K - IL-05018-JW Sorry No Dogs Bikes or Skates are allowed. Baby Strollers out last.

Event Registration: Register online Please register early. T-shirt sizes not guaranteed; quantities while supplies last.

Packet Pickup: Friday, April 13th 2012 10 AM – 6 PM at the Runners Edge

111 E. Cook Avenue

Libertyville, IL 60048

847.549.1108

Registration Fee:

Pre-Registration before 04/14/12 - $25

Race Day Registration - $30

CARA members receive a $2.00 discount.

Event Day Registration:

Registration begins at 8:00 AM and ends at 8:45 am.

Register by Mail:

Take a Step for Kids

18640 W. Belvidere Rd.

Grayslake, IL 60030

Awards: Medals will be awarded to the overall male and female winners in the 5K & 10K runs, as well as the following age groups: 14 and under: 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & 70 & older.

Post Race Activities: Celebrate with CYN after the event to be announced Chip timing by Lakeshore Athletics Website for Independence Grove All proceeds benefit Community Youth Network which works to preserve and strengthen families, while protecting children from high risk and/or abusive situations. CYN was able to serve 711 client/families last fiscal year. With your help, we have provided hope, healing and wholeness to those impacted by neglect, sexual, physical and emotional abuse.