Featured Running Event of the Week - AshleyCan Pediatric Cancer Foundation Run For The Cure 5k

The AshleyCan Pediatric Cancer Foundation Run For A Cure 5k is one of many events at the 2016 Steger Days of Music, in Steger, IL (Chicago Southland, about 30 miles due south of downtown Chi-town).

Information can be found at the AshleyCan official webpage or the event facebook page or the AshleyCan official facebook page.  Registration is available via the official webpage.

The AshleyCan Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a registered 501c3 charity dedicate to raising awareness for Pediatric Cancer, providing assistance for families of children with cancer, providing funding for research, and helping ensure a future for the brave children fighting the disease.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS :

Date : July 9
Start : 8:00am
Location : 3320 Lewis, Steger, IL - just outside of the Fire Station
Early Registration : online at the official webpage
Early packet pickup : Steger Village Hall (3320 Lewis) from 7/5 - 7/8 10:00am - 4:00pm - must bring ID or registration receipt.
Race Day Registration and packet pickup : 6:30am - 7:30am near start/finish line. ID needed for packet pickup or registration receipt

Price : $25

WHAT DO YOU GET?

1. A 5k (3.1 mile) course
2. An event t-shirt
3. $75 cash prize to fastest male and female runners (must have 50 participants)
4. Medals across various age/gender categories
5. LIVE MUSIC on the course
6. DJ at start/finish line before and after (and during) race
7. Post-race wine tasting
8. A healthy morning in the sun
9. Runners, walkers, joggers, woggers - ALL welcome to participate.  No time limit
10.  Scenic course through an old established tree-lined neighborhood, through a newer more open terrain neighborhood, and even a light industrial park (that's unique, and no factories)
11. Terrain consists of some small rolling hills - entire course on village streets
12. Water station about midway through course
13. Free photos posted to facebook within 7 days
14. On-site real-time scoring and timing
15. Digital finish line clock, which can be seen from a distance
16. The camaraderie and friendship of a running event
17. Assortment of finish line refreshments
18. And more...........