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Compass to Care Bubble Fun Run

August 11, 2018 - August 11, 2018 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Location

Hodges Park

20 S. Prospect Ave.

Park Ridge, IL 60068

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Description

The 5K run & 1 mile walk takes races through loads of bubbles in Park Ridge to benefit Compass to Care & help kids fight cancer. The event includes the 5K run, 1-mile walk and short kids races with a medal for each kids race participant. All childhood cancer survivors, both young and old, register for free and will be honored before the race begins.

Event Cost: $25 (discount for registrants before July 11).

Event Time: 8 a.m.

Additional Information

Website: http://www.BubbleFunRun.org

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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