The 25th annual Proud To Run will take place June 24.
The 10K run, 5K run and 2 Mile fun walk will occur with a new starting point on Foster Avenue near the Foster Beach House, according to a press release. CNA Insurance will return as a major corporate sponsor, with Tedino's Pizzeria & Restaurant added on as a new sponsor. Among the other sponsors are Fleet Feet Sports, Bally's, Sidetrack, Big Chicks and Crew.
Corbin Woodling is leading a marathon training run on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m., starting at the totem pole at Addison and Lake Shore Drive. The training program is timed to assist runners participating in the Gay Games in July.
Proceeds from Proud To Run, which is presented in association with the LGBT running club Frontrunners/Frontwalkers, benefit Pride Youth and Gerber-Hart Library.
See www.frfwchicago.org/ptr2006/info.html for more info.