Moms, Dads and kids will gather at Montrose Harbor in Chicago on Sunday, October 28, 2012, for the first ever Strollers in the Front 5K. This uniquely family-friendly run/walk will have a 5K race with strollers leading the pack, a Kids Dash and a family festival.
Pull the jogging stroller out of the back of your closet, wipe the baby spit off your exercise clothes, throw some shoes on the kiddos and let’s run!
It’s the first 5K designed from a family’s perspective. That means little things like portapotties big enough for a parent and kid to fit in together, nursing stations, changing stations, big things like fun activities for kids, including a Kids Dash complete with their own bibs and medals, and, of course – if you couldn’t tell it from the name – Strollers in the Front on the route.
Registration for the Strollers in the Front 5K is now open at www.stroller5K.com/chicago. All kids under 14 can register at a discount for the 5K run or walk. Select runner or walker at point of registration, fill the form out with your child’s information, including their birthdate. Use the code UNDER14 to receive $10 off of the adult registration.
Neighborhood Parents Network (NPN) and Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) members are eligible for additional discounts off registration and should check with their organization.
One hundred percent of fundraising efforts of Strollers in the Front 5K participants, as well as a portion of the net proceeds from the event, will benefit the Neighborhood Parents Network (NPN). NPN is a not-for-profit organization that connects a diverse community of families with the resources they need to navigate parenting in the city of Chicago. Established in 1980, NPN connects 6,000 members through a popular online discussion forum, social and support groups, parent education opportunities, valuable resources to help parents navigate Chicago’s school search, and fantastic events across Chicago. Read more about NPN at www.npnparents.org.
Register for the Strollers in the Front 5K or make a donation at www.stroller5K.com/chicago.
