More than a 5K, our event also includes:

• Outlandish post-race buffet, featuring luscious fruit, fresh-baked muffins, tangy juices, gourmet coffee and lots more delectable delights;
• Splits at every mile and plenty of aid/water stations;
• Prize drawings featuring airline tickets, gift certificates and merchandise. All participants are eligible;
• Multiple awards with awards program featuring delayed video feed from the finish line;
• Open swim in our 25-meter pool;
• locker rooms and showers available to participants and their families;
• No Port-a-Potties - we have REAL restrooms;
• Post-race health screening and sports massage;
• Stylish t-shirt is yours to keep.

AWARDS FOR PARTICIPANTS

Overall: A prize drawing will be held for all participants. Ten participants will receive $10 gift certificates as well as many door prizes.

5k Run:

$1,000 top male and female overall

$500 top US citizen male and female overall

$500 second place male and female overall

$300 third place male and female overall

$200 fourth place male and female overall

$100 fifth place male and female overall

Medal to all first time runners

Click here to see 2007 winning times.

Kid's runs: All finishers will receive a blue ribbon.

Also: $20 Visa certificates will be awarded to the first place male and female finisher and $10 Visa certificates to the second and third place male and female finisher in each of the following age categories: nine and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-85, 85 and older.

WHEELCHAIRS/STROLLERS

Wheelchairs are welcome on the 5k walk only. Strollers are allowed on the 5k run at the back of the running pack only.

T-SHIRTS 

Short sleeve T-shirts will be given out to all finishers of the run or walk and will be handed out at the race finish. Also, high-quality, dry-wik fabric shirts will be available for $15.

REFRESHMENTS

One of the largest post-race buffets, we have bananas, apples, oranges, strawberries (yes, strawberries), trail mix, yogurt, orange juice, apple juice, rice krispy bars, muffins, bagels, cream cheese, hot coffee and hot cocoa.  

SPORTS MASSAGES

Northwestern students will be providing sports massages for your tired muscles after you run or walk. 

POOL AND LOCKER ROOMS

The 25-meter indoor pool will be open for swimming until 1 p.m. without lifeguard supervision. Locker rooms will be open before and after the race for your changing needs.

QUESTIONS

Send an e-mail to Sarah Erickson, serickson@nwhealth.edu.