Activity Guide Spring/Summer 2018 | Page 11

Special Events Freedom Four ™ 4-Mile Run Age: 5 & Up Join the biggest event of the running season and help the Park District raise money for scholarships! Last year, $2,000 was raised to help provide recreation opportunities for families in Glen Ellyn. The star-spangled run starts off on Lenox Road next to Lake Ellyn at 8am “sharp” on Wednesday, July 4. Awards are presented to the top two male and female finishers in each age division at around 9am at the park band shell. A Freedom Four™ t-shirt is guaranteed to every early bird registration. Participants registering after early bird registration receive t-shirts while supplies last. [RM] REGISTRATION PROCESS: Please register at the following link: www.FreedomFourRun.com Registrations will not be accepted at any Park District office. REGISTRATION DATES: Early Bird Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 28 at 11:59pm. Online registration will reopen July 2 at 6am. Participants can also register during packet pickup. RACE ENTRY FEES: Early Bird Fee (Ends June 28 at 11:59pm): $25 per Person Regular Registration Fee (After July 2): $30 per Person There will be no refund of race entry fees. PACKET PICK-UP Early Bird registered participants can pick up their race packets at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center on Saturday, June 30 from 10am to 5pm. Day-of-race registration and packet pick up begins at 6am and ends at 7:30am at Lake Ellyn Park. Race Date: Wednesday, July 4 Time: Race Begins at 8am Held at Lake Ellyn Park Family Fun! Afternoon Festivities Age: All Bring your family for a couple of hours of fun and entertainment after the Fourth of July Parade. Festivities include: moonwalks, inflatable obstacle courses, penny carnival games with tickets redeemable for prizes, live music by Rendition, dancing, and face painting. Concessions will be available for purchase! A $3 wristband lets kids enjoy all of the action while supporting the Glen Ellyn Park District Scholarship Fund. [JM] Held at Lake Ellyn Park DAY DATE TIME FEE W 7/4 1-4P $3 Wristband for Activities/Games (Cash Only) 11