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Health & Fitness

April 1 is the Last Day to Pre-Register for Healthy Living 5K Run/Walk and 12 Mile Ride!

Register today until 7pm online at www.palatinparks.org or at Community, Birchwood (until 4:30pm) or Falcon Park. Race Day registration will be accepted at the event on April 6 beginning at 8:00am.

On Saturday, April 6, 2013, Palatine Park District presents the second annual Healthy Living Event consisting of a healthy expo, a 5K run/walk, and a 12 mile bike ride. All events will be held at Birchwood Recreation Center, 435 W. Illinois Avenue in Palatine.

This year's FREE Healthy Living Expo will showcase vendors, businesses and organizations that promote healthy habits - both personal and environmental. This year's expo spaces are sold out, and from 8:00am to 11:00am twenty groups will be offering information, giveaways, prize drawings, and more in the Birchwood Gymnasium. The expo will also include information from personal trainers and fitness demo classes by Palatine Park District staff. The Healthy Living Expo is free and open to the public. Participate in the Healthy Passport challenge during the event to earn additional prize opportunities.

At 9:00am, the second annual Healthy Living 5K Run/Walk will begin. The race course will travel through the neighborhoods surrounding Birchwood. The pre-registration deadline is April 1. All pre-registered participants will receive a t-shirt and race goody bag. The pre-registration fee is $25. Race day registration of $30 will be accepted, but shirts are not guaranteed for race day registrants.

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At 10:00am, in partnership with the Bike Palatine Club, a 12 Mile Ride will be offered. The ride will start and end at Birchwood Park. Riders will receive a course map, bike support and support along the route. The pre-registration fee is $25 through April 1, and day of ride registration is $30. Pre-registered bike ride participants will also receive a t-shirt and goody bag.

Participants who choose to take part in both the run/walk and the ride will receive a $5 discount. Registrations forms are available at Birchwood, Community Center, and Falcon Park. Forms can also be downloaded at www.palatineparks.org.

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For more information about the Healthy Living event or if you would like to volunteer, please contact Bonnie DePirro, Health, Wellness, and Fitness Coordinator, at 847-496-6265 or bdepirro@palatineparks.org.

The mission of Palatine Park District is to provide a variety of safe, enjoyable and affordable parks and recreation facilities and activities that will enhance the quality of life by promoting good health and well-being for all residents and visitors of the Palatine Park District.

Local Voices contributor Joan Scovic is the Marketing & Sponsorship Coordinator for Palatine Park District.

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