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2nd Annual Cross LutherRun 5K Walk/Run

Registration is open for the 2nd Annual LutherRun 5K Walk/Run slated for Saturday, May 14, 2011, presented by Accelerated Rehab. Net proceeds of the 5K supports the Cross Lutheran School sports program. Start time for the LutherRun is 9:00 a.m. in the parking lot of Cross Lutheran Church and School on Route 47 and Ament Road in Yorkville. The race route will take runners and walkers on a 3.1-mile course. Awards will be given in eight age categories and overall male and female.

Runners, families and walkers of all fitness levels are welcome to participate and are allowed to push strollers. No bikes or pets are allowed. Pre-registration is highly encouraged. Registration forms can be downloaded at www.hiscross.org. Same day registration begins at 7:45 on race day. Registration is $25 for adults and $15 for children ages 15 and under. Early registration guarantees a goodie bag and race t-shirt. Those who registered prior to race day may pick up race packets on Friday, May 13 from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. or May 14 beginning at 7:30 a.m. at Cross Lutheran in Yorkville.

Generous sponsors of the 2nd Annual LutherRun are Level I sponsors: Anytime Fitness, Buck Services, Castle Insurance, Cyclones Volleyball Club, Martin Plumbing, Liberty Heating & Cooling, Inc., Sue Lopez, Principal and Speckman Therapeutics; Level II sponsors: Chicago Title, Drs. Gruber & Kostal Dentristry, K.S. Design Group, Inc., Konicek Family, Mark’s Auto Service, Millbrook Insurance, Parfection Golf Range, Reimenschneider Electric, Steve’s British Connection, Thrivent Business Team; Level III Sponsors: The Huinker Family, Karen Lutze, The Schlichting Family, The Torok Family, Upper Crust, and Carol Kala.

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For more information, please contact Cross Lutheran Church at 630-553-7861, or Heather Fiala at 630-553-3837 or Christi Kala at 815-695-1040.

Cross Lutheran School is located 2 miles south of Yorkville on Rt. 47at Ament Road. Cross provides a competitive educational environment for children in preschool through 8th grade. Established in 1881, over 300 students grow academically, physically and spiritually at Cross each year. For more information about the affordable, Christian education at Cross Lutheran School, please contact us at (630) 553-7861, visit us at www.hiscross.org or email at schoolinfo@hiscross.org.

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