Trinity Services, Inc. is planning its 8th Annual Trinity Triumph 5K Run/Walk for 7 p.m. Thursday, June 22, at the New Lenox Village Commons.
All proceeds from the race support the people with developmental disabilities and mental illness whom Trinity Services supports.
The 5K’s tagline, “Run. Walk. Celebrate!” encourages participants to share their personal stories and inspiration for partaking in the race with fellow runners and walkers. The race celebrates the triumphs and achievements — big or small — of all who participate, as well as of the adults and children whom Trinity supports.
Race participants are encouraged to share their stories on the Trinity Triumph Facebook page, www.facebook.com/TrinityTriumph5K, and on the Wall of Triumph at the race.
The Trinity Triumph 5K is chip-timed on a course certified by USA Track & Field. For those who would prefer a shorter route, a 1K walk will take place concurrently with the 5K.
A family-friendly party will take place after the race with music from Ruben Hinojosa, aka DJ Midway; food, beer and nonalcoholic beverages; and an awards presentation. Medals will be given to participants who place first through third in the following male and female age groups: 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and older.
The cost of registration is $30 for teens and adults ages 13 and older, $15 for children ages 5-12, and free for children ages 4 and younger. Registration fees increase to $40 and $20, respectively, on race day. Registration includes a performance T-shirt, food, drink and goody bag. Register online at www.trinitytriumph.com by Wednesday, June 21, or call (815) 717-3750.
With every $30 registration fee or donation, entrants will receive a chance to win an iPad.
Those who seek to have their registration fees refunded may raise at least $150 in donations for Trinity Services. Fundraisers can ask friends, family and coworkers to support Trinity’s mission by creating a fundraising page when registering online.
This event brings runners and walkers of all ages together to share inspiration, gain strength from others and enjoy camaraderie, while supporting Trinity Services, a 67-year-old non-sectarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children and adults with developmental disabilities and mental illness flourish and live full and abundant lives. Trinity serves more than 3,500 people in 31 communities in Will, Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Peoria, Jackson, Madison and St. Clair counties, and Reno, Nevada. To learn more, visit www.trinity-services.org.
For more information about the Trinity Triumph 5K, contact Director of Development Sherry Ladislas at (815) 717-3750 or sladislas@trinity-services.org.