Northwestern University Athletics
Northwestern to Host Eighth Annual Randy Walker Memorial 5K Run and Walk
7/23/2019 12:18:00 PM | Randy Walker Memorial 5K
EVANSTON, Ill. -- On Sunday, July 28, Northwestern Athletics & Recreation will host the eighth annual Randy Walker Memorial 5K Run and Walk. The race has been organized over the past seven years to commemorate former Northwestern football coach Randy Walker.
There is still time to register for the 5K: The registration fee is $40 until July 26, and increases to $45 the day before and the day of the race.
Participants can pick up their packet on July 24 at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Evanston from 11am to 2pm, on July 25 at the Evanston Subaru from 4pm to 7pm, or at Let's Tailgate on either July 26 from 11am-2pm or July 27 from 10:30am-5pm. The packet, along with entry to the race-day festivities, includes a technical T-shirt and a ticket to a non-conference home football game. Packets can also be picked up on Sunday at Ryan Field starting at 6am. Late participants can register at Ryan Field as well before the 5K begins at 7:30am. Additional race day information can be found here.
Registration
The 2019 Randy Walker Memorial 5K course begins at the McGaw Memorial Hall outside of Ryan Field. Participants will then head east on Lincoln until reaching Northwestern's campus. They will proceed southward briefly along Lake Michigan before heading back north up Sheridan road. Finally, they will finish the race back at Ryan Field near the 50-yard line.
Race Map
After crossing the finish line, there will be an expo at Ryan Field hosted by all the sponsors of the race. This year's sponsors include Subaru Evanston, CARA, Lifeway Yogurt, Elmhurst Running Club, Athletico, and Hubert Lemonade.
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There is still time to register for the 5K: The registration fee is $40 until July 26, and increases to $45 the day before and the day of the race.
Participants can pick up their packet on July 24 at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Evanston from 11am to 2pm, on July 25 at the Evanston Subaru from 4pm to 7pm, or at Let's Tailgate on either July 26 from 11am-2pm or July 27 from 10:30am-5pm. The packet, along with entry to the race-day festivities, includes a technical T-shirt and a ticket to a non-conference home football game. Packets can also be picked up on Sunday at Ryan Field starting at 6am. Late participants can register at Ryan Field as well before the 5K begins at 7:30am. Additional race day information can be found here.
Registration
The 2019 Randy Walker Memorial 5K course begins at the McGaw Memorial Hall outside of Ryan Field. Participants will then head east on Lincoln until reaching Northwestern's campus. They will proceed southward briefly along Lake Michigan before heading back north up Sheridan road. Finally, they will finish the race back at Ryan Field near the 50-yard line.
Race Map
After crossing the finish line, there will be an expo at Ryan Field hosted by all the sponsors of the race. This year's sponsors include Subaru Evanston, CARA, Lifeway Yogurt, Elmhurst Running Club, Athletico, and Hubert Lemonade.
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Be the first to know what's going on with the 'Cats -- Follow @NU_Sports on Twitter, become a fan of Northwestern Athletics on Facebook, check us out on Instagram, visit our Social Media page and download our mobile app from the Apple Store and Google Play! To get involved with the #B1GCats, become a season-ticket holder or join the Wildcat Fund!
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