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Waterloo Optimist Club 5k Run

 

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  The Waterloo Optimists

The Waterloo, IL Optimist Club 16th Annual

5K Competitive Run & 5K Fun Walk

Friend   of Youth

Serving the Community Since 1954

 

Date:  August 25, 2018       Place: Rogers Elementary School

Start Time:  8:00am                        200 N Rogers St

                                                          Waterloo, IL 62298

 

Divisions for Male & Female participants:

 

Age: 14 & Under 25-29 40-44 55-59 80-89 90 & Over
15-18 30-34 45-49 60-69   Heavy Weight 225 LBS +
19-24 35-39 50-54 70-79   Wheelchair

 

Entry INFO:
 
  • $20 registration if postmarked by August 18th
  • $25 registration if postmarked after August 18th 
  • Race T-shirts guaranteed for those postmarked by Aug 18th 
  • Register online at http://www.waterlooiloptimist.org/
  • Send Checks To: Waterloo Optimist Club, c/o Trevor Gahn, 1714 Ontario Drive, Waterloo, IL 62298.  
  • Make checks to: Waterloo Optimist Club
 
Race Director:  Trevor Gahn (618) 560-8657 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Assistant Race Director:  Brad Karn (618) 604-2322 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Race Day Registration:  6:45-7:30AM   (Packet pickup at check in/registration)
Proceeds:  All proceeds will benefit local youth programs
Refreshments:  Provided before and after the race
Bathroom and Changing Areas:  Available at Rogers Elementary School
5K Course:  City streets with rolling hills, out and back
Race will be held regardless of the weather, delayed start for dangerous weather
Awards Presentation and Attendance Prizes at the completion of the event
Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers, plus 1st overall finishers for men and women
 
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HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE / WAIVER & RELEASE FROM LIABILTY

 

Please read this form carefully and be aware that in registering and participating in this event you will be waving all claims for injuries you might sustain arising from this event.  As a participant in the Waterloo Optimist Club 5K Run/Walk Race for Youth, I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risk of physical injury and I agree to assume the full risk of any injuries, including death, damages or loss which I may sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected and associated with such event.  I agree to waive and relinquish all claims I may have as a result of participating in the event against the Waterloo Optimist Club and its members.  I do hereby fully release and discharge the Waterloo Optimist Club and its members from any and all claims from injuries, including death, damage or loss, which I may accrue due to my participation in this event.  I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless and defend the Waterloo Optimist Club and its members from any and all claims resulting from injuries, including death, damages and losses sustained by me and arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with the activities of the event.

 
 
 


 

 

Waterloo Optimist Club members participated in the 2017 Waterloo Homecoming event which was themed "Good Old Days" and harkened back to simpler times in Monroe County.     Members marched in the parade with a vintage tractor pulling a float, and later manned the wheel in the gallery of games.  

 

View the embedded image gallery online at:
http://waterlooiloptimist.org/#sigFreeId21dd247046

Waterloo Optimist Club Helps Send 4th Grade To State Capital
Pictured, far right is teacher Kathy Reifschneider receiving a $500 check from Waterloo Optimist Club president Jim Probst, for her class and all the fourth grade classes at Gardner Elementary School. The Optimist Club donation was made to help offset the cost for the 210 Gardner fourth grader’s who will be traveling to Springfield in May to visit the state capital and museums during their annual field trip. (Kermit Constantine photo)
 

Waterloo Optimist Club Youth Bowling Tournament Raises Money For Shcools
Pictured, from left WHS athletic director Mitch North receives a $1000 donation from Waterloo Optimist Club president Jim Probst. Coaches and teachers from the district recently participated in the annual Optimist Club bowling tournament and money raised is donated to school programs.  (Kermit Constantine photo)
 
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