Run For the Roses - Saturday, May 16, 2009

Celebrate the 18th Anniversary of the “Run for the Roses” on Saturday May 16, 2009.
There will be a clown to entertain and a moonwalk for all to enjoy, and a D.J. for
music throughout the event. The start/finish line is in the 900 block of Forest Road,
in front of the school. Food and drink will be provided to all participants. Tee shirts
will be awarded to the first 500 registrants on a size availability basis. The race starts
at 8:00 a.m. Awards will be given to the top finishers for both runners and walkers.
All proceeds will benefit the Park District Scholarship Fund. Last year’s participants
will receive the form directly by mail. Packets will be available at our Recreation
Center, 1501 Barnsdale Road on Friday, May 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. On race
day, Saturday May 16, packets can be picked up at our start/finish line location,
Forest Road School, 901 Forest Road, La Grange Park. Registration will take place at
our main office, 1501 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park on or before Friday, May 15. NOTE: Race day
registration will be held from 6:30 – 7:35 a.m. at Forest Road School, 901 Forest Road, La Grange Park.
Prior to May 14, 2009 Runners $16.00 Walkers $12.00. On or after May 14, 2009 Runners $20.00 Walkers
$16.00.