Anderson Humane's Walk4Animals & 5K Run

Join us for the annual MMTT Splash and Dash.

Distances:

Junior (age 6 -10) 100 meter swim; 1 Kilometer Run)

Senior (age 11 – 17) 200 meter swim; 2 Kilometer Run)

Age is determined by the age of your athlete on race day. If you are 10 years old on race day, you will race in the 10 year old age group.

Swim Detail:

The Junior swim will be done in a “snake” fashion with each swimmer swimming one length in each lane (a total of 4 lengths in a 25 meter pool). There will be lifeguards on duty as well as volunteers to make sure each swimmer completes the course in a safe manner. Swimmers will be starting the course one at a time at 10-second intervals. Swimmers will be allowed to pass another swimmer. The Senior racers will have a designated lane (shared with 1 other athlete) and swim down and back until their swim is complete. They will start in waves of 10 Senior athletes.

Transition Detail:

Athletes will be able to change into their socks, shoes, etc. in the contained grassy area outside of the pool entrance. Junior competitors should feel free to place their belongings in one of the spots provided upon arriving. Senior athletes should wait until the Junior event is done before placing their belongings in the transition area.

Run Detail:

The run course will take place on the trail around the Fitness Center property. Volunteers and an aid station with water will be available on the course.

Location:

Northwestern Medicine Delnor Fitness and Health Center (296 Randall Road, Geneva, IL 60134)

Swag:

USAT to provide finisher medals to participants.

USA Triathlon Membership required:

$10 license fee good for one year

Packet Pick Up / Race Day Registration:

Race Day – 5pm – 6:15pm. Transition opens at 5pm.

Award Age Groups

Separated by gender

6 – 8 age group

9 – 10 age group

11 – 12 age group

13 – 14 age group

15 – 17 age group

Timing and Results

This race is chip timed by It’s Race Time, Inc. Results will be available live during event. For this year and prior year results visit:

https://runsignup.com/Race/MMTTSplashandDash/Page/RaceResults

A Beer 5K & St. Charles BrewFest

Hops for Hope is not your typical 5K. It is a race and a celebration all in one!

Named one of the Top 100 Races in America by BibRave, our certified and professionally timed 5K welcomes everyone from competitive runners chasing a PR to walkers who simply love great craft beer. However you pace yourself, this event is for you.

The race begins at the scenic Mount Saint Mary Park in St. Charles, winds along the beautiful river path toward Geneva through Wheeler Park, and finishes back at Mount Saint Mary Park just in time for the BrewFest celebration.

The Twist? Beer on the Course.

That’s right. Along the route, runners will find Beer Stops featuring local craft breweries serving 3-ounce samples. Weird? We prefer to call it deliciously fun.

The Celebration Continues at BrewFest

After crossing the finish line, the party kicks off with:

• 18 beer samples included with your registration

• Live music

• Food vendors

• Raffle tickets for our fan-favorite Mountain of Beer

• Our inspiring Adaptive Bike Giveaway Presentation, the heart of why we gather

• Why We Run and Sip

• Proceeds from Hops for Hope support Project Mobility’s mission to provide adaptive cycling opportunities for children, adults, and wounded service members with disabilities.

Over the past 9 years, this event has helped us donate nearly $80,000 in adaptive bicycles and we are just getting started.

Run. Sip. Celebrate. Make a difference.