The all-ages 5K route was set up for seasoned runners or others just looking to enjoy a brisk walk with family and friends.
Participants in the inaugural Antioch 5K Shamrock Shuffle Run/Walk step off and follow a two-lap course around the Tim Osmond Sports Complex.A new tradition stepped off on Saturday in Antioch, and village officials are already gearing up for next year following the success of its inaugural Shamrock Shuffle 5K Run/Walk.
The event was not designed as a charity fundraiser or benefit. The sole purpose was simply a “community get-together,” and a way for people to get outdoors after being cooped up all winter. “It started raining Wednesday, and that dampened it a bit,” he continued. “There are some wet areas along the course. I still think this is a fun environment. There’s a lot of open space. We had to move the music stage to a firmer footing because of the ground being wet.Race participants began arriving an hour early to limber up, meet up with people, or warm up in one of the oversized inflatable “pub” tents. They also checked out the racecourse, which was a bit soggy in some places.
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