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March 27, 2023

The Huntley Police Department will host a 5K run-walk event, “Don't Be Fooled by a Disability” event April 1 at Huntley's Town Square. All funds raised will benefit Special Olympics Illinois.
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The Huntley Police Department will host a 5K run-walk event, “Don’t Be Fooled by a Disability” event April 1 at Huntley’s Town Square. All funds raised will benefit Special Olympics Illinois.

Features • March 27, 2023

‘Don’t be fooled’ 5K backs Special Olympics

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HUNTLEY — On Saturday, April 1, the Huntley Police Department will host its second annual “Don’t Be Fooled by a Disability” 5K to benefit the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois. Registration for the 5K will start at 7:45 a.m., followed by a Torch Lighting Ceremony at 8:50 a.m. and the run at 9 a.m.

The 5K event’s route will be start at Coral Street, going north on Church Street; east on Algonquin Road; south on Haligus Road; west on Main Street back to the Huntley Town Square.

Special Olympics Athletes will award runners at the finish line with a “foolish treat.” A water station will be set up midway into the run and at the finish line. Registration by April 1 for the 5K is $25 for ages 13 and over and $15 for those age 12 and under. All participants will receive a t-shirt.

For information call Deputy Chief Amy Williams, 847-515-5331 and to register, visit, bit.ly/HPD5K2023.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics  for Spec is the single largest year-round fundraising vehicle benefiting Special Olympics Illinois. Special Olympics is a non-profit organization providing year-round sports training and competition in 18 sports for over 21,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and nearly 9,000 young athletes ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities.

 

Coffee with a Cop

 

A few days later, Huntley Police Department and Huntley Area Park District will host “Coffee with a Cop” on April 4 at Causman Theater. The coffee begins at 8:15 a.m. Then bingo will begin at 9:30 a.m.