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Help close the gap on a cure for Parkinson’s Disease

The 2019 Shake It Off 5K Run/Walk for Parkinson's Research is coming up on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Bolingbrook High School!

By joining us at the Shake It Off 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Community Walk, you’re helping to close the gap on a cure for Parkinson’s disease. Runners and walkers of any experience level or speed are all welcome!

The 2019 Shake It Off 5K Run/Walk for Parkinson's Research is coming up on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Bolingbrook High School (365 Raider Way Bolingbrook, IL). Please click here to learn more or register for this year's event.

The event begins at 9:00am and 100 percent of proceeds will go directly to high-impact programs to speed better treatments and a cure for Parkinson's disease.

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Back By Popular Demand: Ninja Warrior Style Obstacle Course
People of all abilities will be able to participate in our "ninja style" obstacle course!

  • For a $10 donation, participants can run the obstacle course designed with all fitness levels in mind including the famed warped wall. Can you beat that wall?
  • Registered 5K participants will have one (1) run at the course included by showing their bib.
  • Course is open from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on race day.

Looking to get involved with the 2019 Shake it Off 5K as a sponsor? Or looking to form a corporate team? Contact the race director for more information at cherryl@shakeitoff5k.com.

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