Recreation & Parks Department

PARK FOREST SCENIC 5 AND MORE...

Race Director: Bud James
Park Forest, Illinois

5 Mile Race - 8:00 a.m.
Children's Fun Run - 9:30 a.m.

Scenic 5 Mile and more...Race Brochure/Registration Form

SCENIC 5 MILE & CHILDREN'S FUN RUN REGISTRATION ON-LINE IS CLOSED.  
THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION FOR THE SCENIC 5 MILE RACE. 

YOU MAY REGISTER IN-PERSON AT THE PARK FOREST RECREATION & PARKS DEPT.
(350 VICTORY DR., PARK FOREST, IL) OR FAX A COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM
TO (708)503-8560 BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD BEFORE NOON.  NO EXCEPTIONS. 

Park Forest Scenic 5 and more... 

This is the second annual running of the Park Forest Scenic 5 Mile and more.  The annual 
race has been reconstituted onto a 5 mile course and augmented with a 5 mile family bike ride
on the same course, a 5K nature walk around the Central Park Wetlands and include a
variety of other activities at the Park Forest Aqua Center. Check out the course and invite
your friends to come out and cheer on the runners and bikers or better yet join in the fun
and fitness of the event.

SCENIC 5 MILE RACE *Beautiful Scenic 5 Mile Route *Musical Entertainment *Children’s Fun Run *CARA Runners' Choice Series *USATF #IL08085 Certified Course *Free T-shirt and Refreshments *Prize Money and Awards *Post Race Food Fest/Pool Party (bring the family!) *Race Results Mailed and at www.cararuns.org *Shower Facilities *Marks and Splits Every Mile *Aid Stations at Start, Finish and Along the Route *Fire Department Paramedics *Marshalls Along the Route

RACE DIRECTOR, BUD JAMES The Director of the Park Forest Scenic 10 Mile from 1988 until its end in 2007. Head Coach  of Cross Country and Track at University High in Chicago. Has coached national and international level athletes who have competed in the US Olympic Trials, World Championships and international road races. MS Western Illinois University and BS Lock Haven University.  TRAINING TIPS Week One   “What should I eat before I run ?” Week Two    How to set up a workout program Week Three  Practice Drinking on the Run Week Four    6 Week Training Program for the Park Forest Scenic 5 Mile and more... Week Five    Preparing for Race Day - The Day Before Week Six      Running in the Heat

REGISTER ON-LINE Go Paperless, Go Green!   - SEPTEMBER 2, 2010 - ONLINE REGISTATION IS CLOSED. 

Click here to register on-line through signmeup.com and receive a $2 discount. 

If you registered on-line through signmeup.com you should receive a confirmation by email.

If you need to reprint your signmeup.com registration confirmation click here.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW/PRINT SCENIC 5 MILE AND MORE BROCHURE/REGISTRATION FORM. 

THE COURSE  (See new video click here) A fast and flat picturesque run beginning Downtown (Orchard & Main St) and cruising past the 90 acre Central Park/Wetlands. At 1.5 miles, runners will dive onto the straight, flat and shaded Old Plank Road Bike Trail for another 1.5 miles then onto the curving streets of Park Forest. The home stretch will be Orchard Dr, passing under the Trail (only significant hills on the course) and finish at Central Park and home of the Village’s 4-Pool Aquatics Complex (feel free to jump in). Along the way, townspeople are out in crowds encouraging you, giving  water and cheers. You will discover musical surprises all along the route. This picturesque course is a CARA Runners' Choice Series, and certified by USATF #IL08085.

Click here for a PDF of the 5 mile course.

Entry form must be at the Recreation & Parks office by Wednesday, September 1, 2010.  No race day registration. 

Register on-line (click here) and receive a $2 discount. 

Entry Fee: $27 (thru July 31)
                $32 (Aug 1-September 1) 

Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) is a non-profit organization devoted to expanding, motivating, supporting and celebrating the running community of Chicagoland. CARA connects runners to resources that enable them to run -- further, faster, better, for life. www.cararuns.org

PROGRESSIVE 1/2 MARATHON
The Park Forest Running and Pancake Club (PFRPC) will run the Progressive 1/2 Marathon
in conjunction withe the Scenic 5 Mile Race.  For more information, visit the
PFRPC website at www.pfrpc.com or contact PFRPC President Neal Rock
at NealRock50@yahoo.com.

	EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE DAY
	5K WALK THE WETLANDS Leisurely walk around the award winning Central Park Wetlands. Enjoy the colorful native plants, 100 species of birds, and nature displays. 5K walk from 9:00 a.m-11:00 am. Complete the 5K walk and receive a prize! Wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
	AQUA CENTER EVENTS 9:00 am -  Adults’ (18+) Lap Swim                    First 3 to finish 5 laps get a prize  9:00 am -  Aqua Climb Races (all ages)                    *Fastest Female & Male Winner   10:00 am - Scenic 5 Mile Awards Ceremony 10:30 am - Kids’ Lap Swim (Ages 6-8 & 9-12)                     First 3 to finish 5 laps get a prize 11:00 am  - Jr. Lap Swim (Ages 13-17)                    First 3 to finish 5 laps get a prize 11:30 am -  Treasure Hunt                    Kids ages 8 and under search for coins at the bottom                    of  Zero Depth Pool. 11:30 am -   Treasure Hunt                     Kids ages 9-17 search for coins at bottom of West Pool. *Sections of pools will not be available for general swim when pools are in use for activities listed above.  Participants must wear a swimsuit to participate.    We would like to thank the following businesses for their prize donations for the Aqua Center events: Holiday Star Theatre Illinois Theatre Center Freedom Hall Nathan Manilow Theatre
THANK YOU SPONSORS!