Northwestern University Athletics
Run For Walk Packet Pickup Locations Announced
7/22/2015 4:19:00 PM | Randy Walker Memorial 5K
Participants can begin picking up their packets Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Fleet Feet Chicago Old Town
EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern has announced six dates and locations for fans to pick up their 2015 Run For Walk packets, beginning Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Fleet Feet Chicago Old Town and continuing with five other locations in the Evanston/Wilmette areas.
The complete list of packet pickup locations are:
The 2015 Run For Walk is a Chicago Area Runner's Association (CARA) Runners' Choice Circuit event. The unique run distance of 4.1 miles harkens back to former Northwestern football head coach Randy Walker's uniform number -- 41 -- during his collegiate playing days at Miami University. Both the run and walk take place through Evanston's tree-lined streets and on Northwestern's campus with participants finishing on historic Ryan Field. View the full course map here.
Fans are encouraged to register online or visit NUsports.com/RunForWalk for more event details. Questions should be directed to runforwalk@northwestern.edu or by calling 847-491-7723.
The complete list of packet pickup locations are:
- Tuesday, August 4 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Fleet Feet Chicago Old Town
- Wednesday, August 5 – Wilmette Jewelers – Noon – 6 pm.
- Thursday, August 6 – Smylie Brothers – 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Friday, August 7 – Whole Foods Downtown Evanston – 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Saturday, August 8 – Let's Tailgate – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Sunday, August 9 – Race Day starting at 6 a.m.
The 2015 Run For Walk is a Chicago Area Runner's Association (CARA) Runners' Choice Circuit event. The unique run distance of 4.1 miles harkens back to former Northwestern football head coach Randy Walker's uniform number -- 41 -- during his collegiate playing days at Miami University. Both the run and walk take place through Evanston's tree-lined streets and on Northwestern's campus with participants finishing on historic Ryan Field. View the full course map here.
Fans are encouraged to register online or visit NUsports.com/RunForWalk for more event details. Questions should be directed to runforwalk@northwestern.edu or by calling 847-491-7723.
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