Lew Blond Run News 👟
Register by April 30 for discount!
Lou Malnati's fundraiser Tuesday!
Plan for a pizza night April 16
Your pizza night can support the Lew Blond run on Tuesday, April 16! Use the promo code GPFUND24 between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. on April 16 for takeout or delivery at the Lou Malnati's in Northbrook, 1326 Shermer Road, and 20 percent donated to the run.
The Lew Blond Memorial 5K Run/Walk primarily benefits the Les Turner ALS Foundation, which provides support and research to those living with this neurodegenerative disease. Thank you for your support!
Discount ends soon; other savings; and fun!
Discounts end April 30
Discount registration rates end April 30! Remember, you can bundle the 5K and 1-mile races for a special low price, too. No matter your age or fitness level, the run is for everyone! Participate in the UTSF-certified 5K course, the 1-mile run/walk or children ages 0-6 can be part of the Little Lew 50-yard dash!
Little Lew can be FREE!
The Little Lew 50-yard dash for ages 0-6 is free to all children who also register for either the 1-mile or 5-K race. There is a $10 fee for those who participate in only the Little Lew to cover T-shirt costs. We can't wait to see our youngest runners in our favorite race!
Fun before, after the race
The Lew Blond Run has so many fun features in addition to our races. Returning and new features this year include: A silent auction for fantastic prizes; the Dunkin Community Cruiser; Q101; vendor fair; DJ; Maple Jazz Band; face painting and chalk art for kids; Card My Yard and school mascot photo opportunities. Bring your camera!
Don't forget: New packet pickup site
See you May 17 at Road Runner sports
One of our Platinum Sponsors, Road Runner Sports will be the site of packet pick-up at the Wilmette location in Edens Plaza, 3232 Lake Ave., on Friday, May 17 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Road Runner will make a donation to the Lew Blond Run for every packet picked up! Also, if you join their VIP club during pickup, you can earn $10 rewards cash and current VIP Club members will earn double rewards.
Online auction starts this week
New items added!
The online auction that is part of our Lew Blond Run is a great way to enjoy our wonderful local businesses and support an important cause - finding a cure for ALS. The auction is scheduled to launch Friday and you can click here or below to bookmark the link. Additionally, check out our full list of auction offerings so far and watch for even more new items once the auction goes live:
- Zanies Comedy Club tickets - NEW
- Chicago Dogs Tickets - NEW
- Sylvan Learning Center package - NEW
- NSYMCA Free Month Membership - NEW
- Mindful Masters Chess Academy Classe - NEW
- QEEG Brain Map from Chicago Mind Solutions - NEW
- Goldfish Swim School Membership
- Hi-Five Sports Summer Camp (4-weeks)
- A stay at the Sheraton North Shore
- Reserved seats at the 8th-grade graduation
- Waterways 6-month membership
- Illinois Baseball Academy Private Baseball Lessons
- Studio Spin Class Gift Certificate
- Ultimate Ninjas Classes
- Fatty Cakes Chicago Dessert Cart
- Pandaste Birthday Party
Our medals are ready!
Our unique medals are made of wood to honor our race's namesake, Lew Blond. He was a talented teacher of applied arts at the site of the race – Maple School in Northbrook – and he loved wood working. He passed away from Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS) in 2000, and race proceeds benefit the Les Turner ALS Foundation; scholarships for Glenbrook High Schools students planning to study applied arts; and special District 30 projects. We can't wait to see who wins these!
There's still time for 5K training!
Here's how ...
Our friends at Road Runner sports have a fantastic article that shares a fast-track ‘Couch to 5K Training Plan’ for beginners (this 4-week plan can be completed just in time for the Lew Blond Run!). It also outlines a 12-week intermediate 5K Training Plan for our 1-mile runners who might want to be ready for next year's Lew Blond, or a future race this summer. Click here or the button below to read!
Training (and fun) for kids, too
Our youngest runners can also get practice at the upcoming races as part of the Healthy Kids Running Series of Glenview/Northbrook happening at 3 p.m. Sundays, April 21 & 28, May 5, 12 & 19.
These local races happen in our own District 30 backyard at Willow Park, 2600 Greenwood Road, Glenview! Packet pickup for the first race will be Friday and Saturday, April 19-20.
This national program was created to engage communities and families by providing an inclusive youth running experience, inspiring kids to believe in themselves and lead an active healthy lifestyle.
To learn about registration fees and early bird discounts, click here or below and visit their website.
There's still time to volunteer or sponsor
If you're not running or walking, you can still enjoy the fun of the Lew Blond Run as a volunteer! Roles for people of all ages are available on race day and in advance. Click here or below to review volunteer options and sign up!
Additionally, there's still time to become a race sponsor. Various sponsorship levels are offered for race sponsors, including donations of silent auction items. Click here or below to learn more!
New to the Lew?
Click to take a quick peek at the fitness, fun and fundraising set for May 18!