August 2016
St. Louis County Park Run/Walk 5K and Kid's 1 Mile Fun Run
8/28/2016 -

Who: St. Louis County Park Run/Walk 5k and Kid's 1 Mile Fun Run

What: Charitable 5k to benefit Adopt-A-Family and the St. Louis County Pet Adoption Center (non-profit)

When: Sunday, August 28, 2016.  Same day registration starts 6:45 a.m. 5K Run/Walk starts at 7:30 a.m.  1 Mile Kid's Fun Run starts at 8:00 a.m. Festivities will end at 10:00 a.m.  Register in advance for free at www.itsyourrace.com. Search key words, "Tilles Park." Download the attached flyer for registering via U.S. Mail.

Where: Tilles Park - 9551 Litzsinger Rd., St. Louis, MO 63139

Fee: The donation of a non-perishable food item for Adopt-A-Family and/or a new pet item for the St. Louis County Pet Adoption Center

Adopt-A-Family Donation Types: Non-perishable food item.

St. Louis County Pet Adoption Center Donation Types: Dog treats, nylon leashes, nylon collars, dog carriers, Frontline for dogs. Cat scratching posts or trees, litter pans, cat towers, cat carriers, Frontline for cats and kitten feeding kits. Miscellaneous donations such as laundry detergent, bleach, household cleaners, hand sanitizer, blankets, towels, sheets, trash bags, bird cages and accessories, aquariums, reptire accessories, bird, reptile and rodent food.

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The St. Louis County Employee Wellness Council, the St. Louis County Department of Public Health, as well as the St. Louis County Parks and Recreation Department and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, in partnership with Coventry, are hosting the St. Louis County Park Run/Walk 5k and 1 Mile Kid's Fun Run.

The St.  Louis County Park Run/Walk 5k and Kids 1 Mile Fun is a charitable event that benefits Adopt-A-Family and the St. Louis County Pet Adoption Center.

Come join us for this wonderful event on August 28, 2016, at Tilles Park, 9551 Litzsinger Rd., St. Louis, MO 63142.

The only entry fee for the Park Run/Walk and the Kid's 1 Mile Fun Run is the donation of a non-perishable food item and/or a new pet item.  Donations can be dropped off during the day of the event.

The St. Louis County Park Run/Walk 5k starts at 7:30 a.m.  The Kid's 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 8:00 a.m.

Registration is free at www.itsyourrace.com.  Search key words "Tilles Park" when registering.  See the attached flyer for event details on registration via U.S. Mail.

Medalions will be given the top three overall male and female winners as well as age division awards. 12 and under, 13 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70 and over. Certificates will be given to kids that participate in the 1 Mile Kid's Fun Run.

There is also a team event.  The team with the most participants gets a trophy!!!

 

 

For more information:
Mark Ellerbeck
(314) 615-7187