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Still time to run or walk in Saturday’s 5K
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It’s not too late to participate in the eighth annual walk/run that’s held i the heart of Austin. The event starts at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 16.
Community
Early bird registration for Austin 5k run/walk is Friday
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Friday, Sept. 1 is the early bird registration deadline for runners and walkers wanting to participate in the Austin POWER 5k. This year’s event will be held Sept. 16 and start at Chicago and Mayfield.
Community
Sign up for Austin’s annual 5K
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Time is running out to register for this year’s Austin P.O.W.E.R. run/walk that will be held Saturday, Sept. 17. Registration is $35 per person, or $300 for groups of 10. Sign up now!
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Run, walk at Columbus Park with your friends, family, neighbors
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The first Columbus Park event of the ‘Go Run series will be held at 9 a.m. March 5. Participants may choose from either a 1 mile or 3.1 mile course. The series is organized by the Chicago Park District and the Chicago Area Runners Association. Register this week, before the event.
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West Side youth look forward to running in Austin’s annual 5K
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The Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K will be held Saturday morning, starting at the corner of Chicago and Mayfield avenues. Among those participating in the sixth annual event will be a group of high school students, adult mentors and Cook County Sheriff’s office officers.
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Runners, walkers sought for Austin POWER 5K
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Organizers hope at least 700 people will participate in the fifth annual event, which kicks off in the heart of Austin the morning of Sept. 28. Registration is $35 per person, or $300 for a team of 10.
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Austin students to run their first 5K
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The students at Leslie Lewis Elementary have been preparing for Saturday’s race each week by doing exercises and running laps in the halls as part of a Chicago Run program operated at the West Side school.
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Hundreds turned out for the Austin P.O.W.E.R 5k
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“This was a growth year for us,” said Malcolm Crawford, race organizer and executive director of the Austin African American Business Networking Association. “We’re looking for bigger and better next year. We got a lot of good experience this year, so we are looking forward to next year.”
Community
Kick-off rally Saturday for this year’s 5k walk/run in Austin
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Come out – rain or shine – 8:30 Aug. 12 at LaFollette Park, 1333 N. Laramie Ave. For more information, call Sankofa Cultural Arts Center at (773) 626-4497 or Helping Our People Excel at (773) 921-2243.
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Community shows its support of 5K walk, run
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More than 200 people participated in last weekend’s Austin P.O.W.E.R. event, which celebrated the West Side and all it has to offer.