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9th annual 5k rUN & 1 MILE RUN/WALK

 

 

$20.00 Advanced Entry - $25 race day entry

2009 ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 3 PM, FRIDAY, MAY 15.

Race packets may be picked up Saturday, May 16, 10 am - 2 pm at Midtown Athletic Club, 215 W. 63rd Street, Willowbrook.

Registration will be accepted on Saturday at Midtown Athletic Club from 10 am to 2 pm.


sUNDAY, MAY 17, 2009

8:30 AM Start Time
7:00 AM Registration
Darien Community Park

The Darien Dash is a 5K Run brought to you by the Darien Chamber of Commerce.

The Dash is held on a USATF certified course through the city of Darien’s Hinsbrook neighborhood.



The race will begin and end at Darien Community Park at the intersection
of 71st Street and Clarendon Hills Road.

  • The Walk event will be on a separate 1-mile course.
  • The first 400 entrants will receive a T-shirt and Goody Bag.
  • Packet pick up on race day is between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m.
  • Parking is available at Indian Prairie Public Library at:
    401 Plainfield Road, southwest corner of Plainfield Road and Clarendon Hills Road

The Chamber is also proud to offer four cash awards to local Darien
Schools and Youth Organizations, through our corporate sponsors at the Darien Chamber of Commerce.

The awards will be given based on school and youth organization
participation in the 5K run and 1-mile run/walk.

  • A $1,000 award will be given to the school that has the highest
    number of participants in the races
  • A $600 award will be given to the school that has the second
    highest number of participants
  • A $400 award will be given to the school that has the third
    highest number of participants.
  • A $500 award will also be given to the youth organization with the
    most participants in the races.

A minimum of 35 participants will be necessary to qualify a school or
youth organization for the awards mentioned above.

Participants may be any individuals who register for the race and list a school or youth organization that they wish to represent.

Each participant may represent only one school and one youth organization.

The Darien Chamber of Commerce would like to encourage area residents to
participate in what will be a fun-filled morning run for our whole community.

We also look forward to the opportunity to benefit the education of our
young people through this event.

For the 5K and 1 Mile

  • Trophies will be awarded to the top male and female finisher
  • Medallions will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place male and
    female in the following age categories:


Age Groups (Male & Female)

  • 9 and Under
  • 10-14
  • 15-19
  • 20-29
  • 30-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-59
  • 60-69
  • 70 and up
$2,000 TO LOCAL SCHOOLS &
$500 TO LOCAL YOUTH
ORGANIZATION OR BOOSTER WITH THE
MOST REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS.
  • Local schools and youth organizations will be eligible for prizes, based upon anticipation from students and any relatives or friends of students.
  • Each person may only affiliate with one school and one youth organization.
  • *Minimum of 35 participants to be eligible for school prizes and youth organization prize.
  • $20 Advanced Entry- Includes a pancake breakfast immediately following the race @ The Darien Swim and Racquet Club 1001 Hinsbrook Ave, Darien.

Mail-in Registration Form (Printable PDF File)

 

2009 Darien Dash Sponsors

 
 
Platinum Sponsors
     
     
 
 
Gold Sponsors
   



Neighbors of Darien Magazine


 

L.A.M. Services, Inc. Landscaping










Silver Sponsorships
 
 
 

Shaolin Kung Fu Academy


 
Michael J. Jablonski, Ltd - CPAs
 
   


Bronze Sponsorships
 
  • AFLAC - Henry Samaan
  • Allstate - Diane Brotto
  • AMCORE Bank
  • American Pharmaceutical Innovations, Co.
  • Barbara J. Vondra, CPA
  • Buona Restaurant & Catering
  • Burr Ridge Veterinary Clinic
  • Camden Law Office, LLC
  • Carrabba's Italian Grill
  • Citibank
  • Citizens Financial Bank
  • Community Bank of Willowbrook
  • County Line Properties - Valerie Karpeck
  • EXiT Real Estate Partners - Hochstedt & Sailer
  • Harris N.A.
  • Hinsdale Animal Cemetery and Crematory
  • Michael Overmann, Ltd., Attorneys at Law
  • Panera Bread
  • Promotional Things Unlimited
  • Republic Bank
  • PRINCE Patios and Landscaping
  • Q Billiards & Sports Bar
  • Windy City Amusements
  • Woodridge Dental LLC - Dr. Patrick Fleming