March is colorectal cancer awareness month and your help is needed to raise awareness about this type of cancer and its screening. Detection is important and when found early colon cancer is one of the most treatable forms of cancer. Yet, because of the areas of the body colorectal cancer affects, some people find it embarrassing and are not comfortable engaging in discussions with their health care providers. In 2009, Illinois had approximately 7,150 new cases diagnosed and approximately 2,510 deaths occurred.
So, whether you prefer to be competitive or participate for fun, you are invited to join us for the Undy 5K Run and Walk. To help draw attention to the need for preventative screenings such as the colonoscopy, we will provide all participants who register by March 10 with boxer shorts. Participants will be encouraged to wear them over their running or sweat pants. Each time you wear them after the race, you will be reminded to have your preventative screenings. Participants who register late are asked to wear shorts or colorful boxers. Be creative, but dress appropriately!
Race packets may be picked up beginning at 8 a.m. at Dairy Queen, 1700 Walnut Street, on the day of the race. Start time is 9 a.m. Timing provided by River to River Roadrunners All miles marked. Pre-register by March 10 to be guaranteed boxer shorts. Starting point is 18th and Walnut Street and will conclude at 17th and Spruce Street.
Your safety and enjoyment are the most important part of the Undy 5K. Assistants will be located around the course to monitor the race course.
$15 registration fee. Registrations received by March 10 guarantee participants event apparel. Participants who register day of event will not receive apparel.
Start time of the 5K is 9 a.m. Awards will be presented immediately after results are tabulated. Awards will be presented to first, and second places in each age group.
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March is colorectal cancer awareness month and your help is needed to raise awareness about this type of cancer and its screening. Detection is important and when found early colon cancer is one of the most treatable forms of cancer. Yet, because of the areas of the body colorectal cancer affects, some people find it embarrassing and are not comfortable engaging in discussions with their health care providers. In 2009, Illinois had approximately 7,150 new cases diagnosed and approximately 2,510 deaths occurred.
So, whether you prefer to be competitive or participate for fun, you are invited to join us for the Undy 5K Run and Walk. To help draw attention to the need for preventative screenings such as the colonoscopy, we will provide all participants who register by March 10 with boxer shorts. Participants will be encouraged to wear them over their running or sweat pants. Each time you wear them after the race, you will be reminded to have your preventative screenings. Participants who register late are asked to wear shorts or colorful boxers. Be creative, but dress appropriately!
Race packets may be picked up beginning at 8 a.m. at Dairy Queen, 1700 Walnut Street, on the day of the race. Start time is 9 a.m. Timing provided by River to River Roadrunners All miles marked. Pre-register by March 10 to be guaranteed boxer shorts. Starting point is 18th and Walnut Street and will conclude at 17th and Spruce Street.
Your safety and enjoyment are the most important part of the Undy 5K. Assistants will be located around the course to monitor the race course.
$15 registration fee. Registrations received by March 10 guarantee participants event apparel. Participants who register day of event will not receive apparel.
Start time of the 5K is 9 a.m. Awards will be presented immediately after results are tabulated. Awards will be presented to first, and second places in each age group.
