The Elmwood Park Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host its 1st Annual 5K Run/Walk. Our goal as a Chamber is to hold this annual event to raise money to help residents in Elmwood Park and their families lead more satisfying and productive lives.
This year's donations will be made to the Let Them Be Little X2 Fund to benefit the Leider family in support of their 2 sons, Jason and Justin and their fight against MPS. MPS is one of the world's most uncommon genetic diseases, Hunter syndrome, a condition that literally batters children's bodies, leaving them with swollen internal organs, bloated faces and possible dementia before they are old enough to drive a car.
Donations will also be made to The Elmwood Park PBA Local 185 Fund for the benefit of Brandon Petronzi. Brandon is the son of one of our Elmwood Park Police Officers who was stricken with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a progressive form of muscular dystrophy, which results in muscle degeneration, difficulty walking and breathing, and often other complications.
It is the Chamber's hope to make this one of many successful events to help our Elmwood Park neighbors. Come join us, get a little exercise and have some fun while honoring two very worthy causes.
Fundraising:
Fundraising Progress
$25,000(Goal)
$20,013 (raised)
$0
Course description:
The route consists of 3 laps totaling 3.1 miles. Runners will start the race heading north on Elm Street, turn right onto Washington Avenue, right onto the Boulevard and Right on Gilbert. The race finishes in the high school lot adjacent to Gilbert Avenue.
The race begins in the parking lot behind the high school on Elm Street near Gilbert Avenue and heads north on Elm Street.
Parking:
Parking will be available at the Elmwood Park High School and surrounding areas.
Awards info:
Awards will be given to the overall Male and Female winners. Awards will also be given to the first male and female in each of the following age categories: 12 and under, 13 - 18, 19 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 & over. Certificates of Participation will be given to all.
Additional Info:
For directions and more information, please visit our website at: www.epchamber.net
Timing
Event Timing will be provided by Pretzel City Sports.
Registration info:
$20 Adults and Children over 12 $7 for Children 12 and under
Options:
Online registration is closed, please register at the event.
