npn hosts strollers first 5k & family fest
This summer my girls ran their first Kids fun run while I ran a 5k to support my high school dance team. It was our first official family race and the girls actually placed 1st and 2nd. I wouldn’t call myself a runner, but I’m excited that we can participate as a family and it motivates the girls to be active.
Next month the girls will be going for a second race by participating in the Kids Dash at NPN’s Strollers First 5k & Festival Sunday, September 15th at The Park Level at Lakeshore East (411 E. Benton Place., Chicago, 60601).
No matter if your have a baby in the buggy or kids on the go, ALL families can participate. Strollers welcome, but not required.
This 5k puts strollers front and center with a beautiful view of Chicago’s lakefront and the marina. Immediately following the race stay for the FREE festival hosted by Melissa of The Mix 101.9FM. Activities include a bouncy house and a performance by Mr. Singer & the Sharp Cookies and concludes with an awards ceremony and a performance by School of Rock.
The Strollers First 5k & Festival is the perfect opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate family, fitness, and fun. To register, visit RunningGuru.com/Event/StrollersFirst5kFest.
5K RUN/WALK RACE SCHEDULE (Start/Finish on lakefront):
- 8:30 am – 5K begins with early-bird runners
- 8:35 am – Stroller Runners start
- 8:40 am – Stroller Walkers start
- 8:45 am – Open Coral – all participants must start by 9:10 am
- 10:30 am – Kids Dash (please register in advance)
FAMILY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE (Lakeshore East Park):
- Thank you to our emcee Melissa from The Mix 101.9 fm morning show!!!
- 8:00 am – Warm up & stretch out with Fit4Mom – Stroller Strides
- 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – FREE Family Festival activiites
- 9:30 am – Announcements and Performance – Mr. Singer & the Sharp Cookies
- 11:00 am – Runners Awards & Performance – School of Rock
Sponsors include Growing Smiles Children’s Dentistry, Red Tricycle Chicago, Goldfish Swim School, Cultural Care Au Pair, Language Stars, Urbansitter, Sassy Moms in the City, Universal Sole, Immediate MD, Rock These Socks, CARA, and many more!
Proceeds from the event support NPN’s mission to provide families everything they need to navigate parenting in Chicago, including trusted resources like the online discussion forum, child care search, school search tools, expectant and new parent programs, and parent education.