Why A 5K For Labor Day?

Since 2000, Waukegan Township has raised funds for our programs to enable older adults to age well through our annual Walk for Seniors. In 2015, Walk for Seniors was renamed to the 5K For Labor Day to better reflect the nature and purpose of this multigenerational effort. The event has evolved toward a more athletic 5K focus and an upgraded venue: Independence Grove in Libertyville. Waukegan Township serves the 55 and better crowd over 36,000 times each year. Services include medical transportation, preventative health services, wellness programs, lifelong learning opportunities, recreational program, in addition to lawn and snow maintenance services. Area residents leverage our services to age in place and remain in their own homes. As our communities need for services exceeds available revenue, funds from the A 5K For Labor Day is critical to continuing services and keeping area older adults living independently.

Who participates in the A 5K For Labor Day?

A 5K For Labor Day draws participants from the entire life span. Participants reflect the diversity of the area we serve. We anticipate 400 – 800 participants.

Sponsor A 5K For Labor Day 2016

Increase brand awareness, drive sales and enhance relationships in the community with your A 5K For Labor Day 2016 Sponsorship! Leading up to 5K, sponsors will receive recognition in all forms of media, press releases, and promotional materials, for an estimated 20,000 exposures. On the day of the event sponsors will have a variety of opportunities to build recognition and relationships to meet your marketing goals. Following the A 5K For Labor Day, all sponsors will be recognized in the monthly Park Place Preview with it’s circulation to over 76000 households. Select sponsors will have their name and logo displayed at Park Place, Waukegan Township’s service hub that averages 225 visitors each day. While the Premiere level of sponsorship offers a maximum level of exposure, we offer opportunities on many levels to meet your goals. Loretta Pable is available to work with you 847-244-9242 or lpable@waukegantownship.com, to explore A 5K For Labor Day opportunities in more detail.

Sponsorship Levels

Premier Sponsor $10,000

Platinum Sponsor $5,000

Gold Sponsor $1,000

Silver Sponsor $500

Bronze Sponsor $250

Friend $100

Sponsor Level Premiere Platinum Gold Silver Bronze Friend

Amount $10,000 $5,000 $1,000 $500 $250 $100

Headline every facet of the 5K

Logo on front of official shirt

Signage at Park Place and in Park Place Preview for 6 months

Logo and Link on Website/Facebook Page

Signage at Park Place and in Park Place Preview for 4 months

Photo / Water Station Signage

Signage at Park Place and in Park Place Preview for 2 months

Logo & Name placed on the back of the official shirt

Your Company's Sign prominently displayed at a course marker

Promotional Material Placed in Goodie Bags

Company thanks in October issue of Park Place Preview

Sponsorship 2016

A 5K For Labor Day

Run/Walk

A 5K For Labor Day 2016 will take place Saturday September 3, 2016 at : Independence Grove, 16400 Buckley Rd, Libertyville, IL.

7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Registration 8:30 a.m. - Step Off Celebration 9:00 a.m. - Race

Participants are welcome to walk or run the course. First place finishers in each age category will receive recognition awards.

After the A 5K For Labor Day’s end, we encourage all to stay to enjoy the beauty and fun activities for all ages at Independence Grove.

Waukegan Township will provide shuttle bus service from Park Place, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan IL to and from the A 5K For Labor Day course location.

All proceeds from A 5K For Labor Day go directly toward providing services to adults 55 and better.

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