Ozzie's Home Run and Walk 5K Set for May 21
Published on January 12, 2016 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release
Ozzie's Welcomes Children at Home Run and Walk 5K
(Kane County Cougars)
GENEVA, Ill. - The Kane County Cougars will host the 5th annual Ozzie's Home Run and Walk 5K on Saturday, May 21 at 8 AM at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark. Registration is now open for the event at kccougars.com as well as racetime.info and signmeup.com. New in 2016, Ozzie's "Inside the Park Dash" is a roughly half-mile fun run for children through age 12 that will be held inside the ballpark.
A portion of race proceeds from both events will benefit Ozzie's Outreach, the Cougars' charitable foundation that gives back to a variety of local causes each year, including the Cougars' own "Ozzie's Scholars" reading scholarship program.
As one of the most unique 5K events in Chicagoland that is open to both competitive runners and recreational walkers, Ozzie's Home Run and Walk 5K will finish on the field at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark. All 5K and fun run participants will be seen on the ballpark's videoboard through a live-feed camera and can receive a high-five from Ozzie T. Cougar on the final stretch of the race inside the ballpark. Families with children are encouraged to participate as strollers are permitted and there is a special discounted rate for participants between 5 and 18 years old.
5K participants who register by May 13 are guaranteed a commemorative race shirt featuring the new Cougars race logo. All 5K participants will also receive a complimentary ticket voucher that is valid for any 2016 Cougars game. Other surprises on race day include door prizes and raffles for ceremonial first pitches, unique ballpark experiences and more. The top three male and female finishers in 14 age division categories will win a customized race medal with the Ozzie's Home Run and Walk logo, courtesy of Image Awards, Engraving & Creative Keepsakes, Inc. of Geneva. Following the race, participants can enjoy a variety of refreshments including a complimentary hot dog or brat and beer for participants 21 and older. The 5K, which features chip timing is an out-and-back course featuring several types of terrain such as grass, gravel and paved surfaces both inside the ballpark and on the ballpark grounds.
Individuals who register through February 29 can take advantage of early bird pricing for the 5K with a special $28 registration cost ($15 for 5-18 year olds). Pricing is $33/$20 for 5-18 year olds from March 1-May 18 and $38/$25 for 5-18 year olds from May 19 through race day. There is a $5 race fee for Ozzie's Inside the Park Dash.
Additional information, including a downloadable race flyer, is available at kccougars.com.
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