5K Grow And Go For Illinois Ag At The Classroom

5K Grow and Go for Illinois Ag at the Classroom

The IAA Foundation proudly presents its 8th Annual 5K Grow & Go to celebrate Illinois farm families and the important role they play in putting food on your table. Learn more about our roots in agriculture while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from this race benefit Illinois Ag in the Classroom (IAITC), a program that provides free resources to teachers in an effort to help students make the connection between food, fiber, fuel & farming.

7:30am-8:45am: Check-in & Registration
8:30am: Kids Race
9:00am: Race Start (5K & 1 mile walk)
9:15am: Hot Breakfast & Open House.

@Illinois Farm Bureau Headquarters

Accurately measured course has a cross-country feel with well maintained grass, pavement and a few rolling hills. Finishing times & results provided by the Lake Run Club of Bloomington/Normal.

Pre-Registered runners receive a t-shirt and a healthy, hot breakfast after the race.

Want free registration? Run and go the extra mile to support IAITC by becoming a 5K Grow & Go Hero, Sponsored by GROWMARK. Raise $75 or more to receive Free Registration, a hero t-shirt and an Ag Book to donate to the school/library of your choice and day of recognition.

Unique to the event is a 1/4 mile Kids Race sponsored by the IAA Credit Union, for children 10 & under. All children receive an award, a healthy, hot breakfast and opportunity to take part in hands on learning activities.

Post-Race, join us for an indoor open house featuring interactive learning stations from IAITC program, hot breakfast and awards ceremony.

May 12, 2018 @ 7:00 am

Illinois Farm Bureau Headquarters
1701 Towanda Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
USA

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