Chicago, IL ( March 20, 2014 ) — Registration is now open at ILoveRuns.com for the first annual lakefront PRIDE 5K run/walk, which will take place on the evening of Thursday, June 26, just steps from Boystown. In an effort to plus-up the fun and to further unite the community, everyone is encouraged to register with a partner. Those that "couple up" will each receive a special $5 registration discount.
The new race, produced by Star Events, kicks off at 7:30pm near the Lakefront at Fullerton and Lake Shore Drive. Awards will be given for the top individual finishers and the top pairs. A post-race party near Diversey Harbor, featuring DJ Adam LeBlanc of the popular local band Sixteen Candles, will immediately follow the race and last until 10:00pm.
The $50 individual registration fee includes: a limited edition t-shirt designed by Chicago's very own Borris Powell of Borris Powell Designs, valuable coupons and special gifts from local area businesses and two drink tickets for use during the post-race party.
The PRIDE 5K race will benefit the new Center on Halsted Senior Center ( set to open in Fall 2014 ) and celebrate the incredible strides the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer ( LGBTQ ) community has made over the last year toward full equality. Packet pick-up will take place on Friday, June 20 ( 6-10pm ) and Saturday, June 21 ( 9am-5pm ) at Center on Halsted, 3656 North Halsted Street, in the gymnasium on the second floor.
Pride 5K race sponsors include: 101.9 The MIX, Bud Light, Borris Powell Designs, Chicago Phoenix, Gay Chicago Magazine, Ro-Bro Marketing & PR, Windy City Media Group. If you are interested in sponsoring the race, please contact Michelle Krage at StarEvents, michelle@starevents.com
For more information and to register, visit ILoveRuns.com . Please follow Pride 5K on facebook, twitter @pride5Kchicago and Instagram for regular race updates.