Proud to Run ( PTR ) welcomes applications for beneficiaries of the 2015 Proud to Run 5k and 10k run/walk.
Over its 33 years, PTR has donated more than $350,000 to nonprofits around Chicago that serve the LGBTQ community. In 2014, it donated $30,000, in total, to our three beneficiaries: The Night Ministry, TPAN and About Face Theatre.
For a form, and to submit applications, contact info@proudtorun.org no later than Monday, Oct. 17, 2014.
A part of Chicago's LGBT Pride Week activities since 1982, PTR is an annual 10K run & 5K run/walk focused on celebrating pride in a healthy way and raising funds to support the greater Chicago area LGBTQI&A community. In 2013 they had a record turnout of more than 1,600 registrants. Overall, more than 2,200 people participated in last year's event by running, walking, volunteering and sponsoring.
The 10K and 5K races take place along Chicago's lakefront. PTR is a Chicago Area Runners Association and USA Track and Field certified event.
The 34th Annual PTR event will take place Saturday, June 27, 2015.
There are new staggered start times in 2015: 10K starts at 8:04 a.m., while the 5K starts at 8:15 a.m.
For those unfamiliar with Proud to Run, visit www.proudtorun.org .