The Naperville Noon Lions Club is holding its annual 5K Run on Thanksgiving morning.  What better way to prepare yourself for the sumptuous banquet ahead than by participating in an event that will not only help your well-being, but will also help the community.  The proceeds from the event will benefit your neighbors and friends right here in the area through various agencies. 

Race Information:   The 5k race will be held on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 208 at 8:00 a.m.  The race will begin and end at Naperville Central Central High School, 440 West Aurora Avenue, Naperville, IL. The 5K course is a relatively flat, scenic route through the west-central part of Naperville. Click here for a map of the course.

Chip Timed Race:  The race will be chip timed.  Each participant will be issued a timing chip that MUST be returned at the end of the race.  If the timing chip is not returned, for any reason, the participant will be charged a $30 fine.

Awards and Prizes:   The top three overall male and female runners PLUS the top five male and female runners in the following age groups will receive an award and/or prize.  Age groups are as follows:  9 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 & older.  Overall male and female winners are removed from age categories. 

T-shirts:   ALL PRE-REGISTERED runners will receive a T-shirt.  T-shirts will be available for Race Day registrants ONLY while supplies last.

Strollers?  Dogs? Etc?  RUNNING strollers WILL be allowed in the race, however, REGULAR strollers WILL NOT be allowed.  Also NOT ALLOWED in the race are dogs, skates, bicycles and scooters.

Parking:   Will be available in the east and west parking lots at Naperville Central High School, the Municipal Center, The Riverwalk Rotary Hill and Naperville Centennial Beach.

Race Results:  Race results will be available after 3:00 p.m. on the day of the race at www.ACTIVE.com or www.ChicagoAA.com.

Four Ways to Register:   

1.  Pre-registration online

Pre-registration fee on-line by November 24, 2008: $25.00

For easy, secure pre-registration use your credit card at www.ACTIVE.com by midnight Monday, November 24, 2008.

This year, there is no extra cost to register on-line.

2.  Pre-register by Mail or Fax

Pre-registration by mail:  $30.00

Fill out the Registration Form and mail your $30.00 check  (postmarked by November 19, 2008) to:

  Naperville Noon Lions
  P.O. Box 282
 Naperville IL 60566


Credit card registrations can be faxed to the number on the form.

Runner Packets will not be mailed out.  Pre-registrants will be able to pick up their packets at the pre-registration sites (see below) or on race day at the registration area.  A separate area will be available for pre-registrants.    

3.  Pre-Registration in Person & Packet Pick-up

You can register in person and pick up your race packet OR if you've pre-registered by  mail or online your race packet will be available for you. 

Pre-registration fee in person:  $30.00

Saturday, November 22, 2008, 8:00 a.m-12 noon. Naperville Central High School, Large Cafeteria, 440 West Aurora Avenue, Naperville, IL 

AND

Monday, November 24,  3:00-8:00 p.m. Naperville Running Company, 20 West Jefferson Avenue, Naperville, IL.  

NOTE: On-line registrations AFTER 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 23 will NOT be available for packet pick up at the Naperville Running Company, Monday, November 24. Their race number , T-shirt and goody bag will be available on Race Day.

4.  Race Day Registration:

Race day registration fee:  $35.00

Race day registration is from 6:30-7:30 a.m. at Naperville Central High School, 440 West Aurora Avenue, Naperville, IL.  Arrive early to ensure proper and accurate registration.  Race day registration will close promptly at 7:30 a.m.

T-shirts may not be available for race day registrants.

For further information call (630) 364-3922 or e-mail us.

Register on-line at:

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