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Deer Dash

5k, 10k, 1-mile fun run –all part of May 1 Deer Dash

 

Celebrate spring, fitness and fun all in one, at Deerfield Park District’s annual DEER DASH, Sunday, May 1 at Jaycee Park, 1026 Wilmot Road (about ½ mile north of Deerfield Road), in Deerfield.  Deer Dash features a 5K race, 10K race, and 1-mile fun run designed for both beginning and experienced runners. Families may come out together and enjoy the event. Youth (8 years and up), Teen and Adult participants may participate in any of the running venues.

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Deer Dash forms (Activity #363301 Sect. 01) may be downloaded at www.deerfieldparks.org; and online registration is available at the same site. Information and a form may be found in the Spring/Summer 2011 Deerfield Park District program guide or when registering at Jewett Park Community Center or Sachs Recreation Center, both in Deerfield. Check-in on May 1 is at 7:00 a.m., with Pre-Race Instructions at 7:45 a.m. Deer Dash events start at 8:00 a.m. Registrations will be accepted on race day if there is room. To sign up on race day, you must register by 7:30 a.m.

Deerfield Park District’s Coho Swim Club sponsors this event. Deer Dash is designed to challenge competitors at all levels. There are no age group awards, everyone who finishes is a winner. This event will help you sharpen your competitive skills in running and get in shape for other events. Event Coordinators state, “We warmly welcome your participation and hope you will make this event a must on your yearly athletic calendar.” Fees (which include a T-shirt, race packet and refreshments) are as follows*: on or before April 28: $20/Residents; $25/NonResidents; after April 28: $25/Residents;$30/NonResidents.

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Northside Community Bank is one of this year’s Deer Dash / Mulit-Event Sponsors. For more information about sponsorship options, please call 847-572-2611 or email info@dfpd.org. For more information about Deer Dash, please call 847-572-2600 or email: Jacob@deerfieldparks.org.

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