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Fall Finish at Waubonsie Lake Park in Aurora

September 18, 2022 - September 18, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Photo credit: iStock/AzmanJaka

Location

Waubonsie Lake Park

998 Kautz Road

Aurora, IL 60504

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Description

Participate in a family-friendly fall 5K run at Waubonsie Lake Park. Race swag includes a medal with a textured marshmallow and graham cracker.

Event cost: $32-plus/adult, $15-plus/ages 1-12

Event time: 8-10 a.m. Sept. 18, 2022

Additional Information

Website: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Chicago/FallFinishChicago?aflt_token=ulJ49HheoqxtLIpGCItJrzzVgvO57Xms

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Western Suburbs

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