Race with start and finish at St. Gerald Parish and School, 9310 South 55th Court, Oak Lawn, IL. Certified Course: Certification Code IL15040NM.
St. Gerald Parish and School is excited to announce that the 3rd Annual St. Gerald Giant Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk in Memory of Colette McGinnis will be on Saturday, October 28, at 8:00 am. The race starts by the St. Gerald statue and continues winding through the friendly neighborhood surrounding the church.
The event organizers are working hard to make this just as spectacular as the previous years but with some improvements. The family fun event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages. Pre-paid registration fee includes a FREE Pancake Breakfast cooked by the St. Gerald Holy Name Society, a Goody Bag, Race Bib, Gear Check, Water Stations, FREE Race Photos, a commemorative tech shirt (if registered by 10/17/17), RFID chip timing, and enhanced age groups. Returning once again is the Little Pumpkins Obstacle Course for children ages 10 and under.
Age Groups And Awards
5K AGE GROUPS
up to 10 yrs
30 yrs – 34 yrs
11 yrs old 35 yrs – 39 yrs
12 yrs old 40 yrs – 44 yrs
13 yrs old 45 yrs – 49 yrs
14 yrs old 50 yrs – 54 yrs
15 yrs – 19 yrs 55 yrs – 59 yrs
20 yrs – 24 yrs 60 yrs – 64
25 yrs – 29 yrs 65 yrs plus
Awards
- Top 3 in each male and female finishers in each age group
- Top 3 overall male/female.
Registration Information
Register early....registration fees go up $5.00 on October 17th through race morning!
In Person: Before & After Mass at St. Gerald Parish on
October 7th, October/8th, October 14th, October 15th
Via Mail: Giant Pumpkin 5k
9310 S. 55th Court
Oak Lawn, IL. 60453
Race day registration from 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM
Packet Pickup
PRE-RACE PICK UP
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017
Location: St. Gerald, Arnold Hall, 93rd and Central Ave, Oak Lawn, IL
Time: 10:00am – 12:00 pm
- Date:Thursday, Oct 26, 2017
Location: Running for Kicks, 7158 West 127th Street, Palos Heights
Time: 3:00PM - 8:00PM
RACE PICK UP
- Date: Saturday: Oct. 28, 2017
Location: St. Gerald, Parish Hall, 93rd and Central Ave, Oak Lawn, IL
Time: 6:30 am – 7:30 am
