Fleadh 5K: Sign Up Early!

Early registration for the Oak Forest Fleadh 5K ends Monday, Feb. 11. The run costs $30, with the option of also purchasing a special dry-tech shirt for an additional $5. The Fleadh 5K takes place on March 9.

Time is running out for early registration for the Fourth Annual Oak Forest Fleadh 5K, which will take place March 9. With an extra $5 fee, participants who register early will receive a special, long-sleeved dry-tech shirt. Without the shirt, early registration costs $30. Online registration for early birds is currently available through the city's website. Registration the day of the race is $35 and can be done in the Arbor commuter parking lot at the southwest corner of 159th Street and Cicero Avenue, across from the Oak Forest Metra station. All participants are asked to bring at least one non-perishable food product to donate to the St. Damian Food Pantry. Specifically, participants are asked to bring jelly, peanut butter, pasta sauce…

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Fleadh 5K Registration Now Open

The Oak Forest Fleadh celebration is coming and registration for the 5K, which kicks off at 8:30 a.m. March 9, is already underway. The cost is $30 for pre-registration and $35 for registration the day of the race.

The fourth annual Oak Forest Fleadh is gearing up for Mach 9, with planning already underway for the all-day celebration and 5K. The 5K, which will take participants down Cicero Avenue, through the city's 3rd Ward, and then back down Cicero Avenue to the finish line, will be sponsored by CNB Bank & Trust.  Pre-registration is already underway, with on-line registration available for early birds through the city's website. Early registration costs $30 for participants, with the option to purchase a special, long-sleeved dry-tech shirt for an extra $5 through Feb. 11. Registration the day of the race is $35 and can be done in the Arbor commuter parking lot at the southwest corner of 159th Street and Cicero Avenue, across from the Oak Forest …

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Will We See You in the Oak Forest Fleadh Parade?

If you think you might want to join in the parade fun, you'll have to register by March 1.

Get your green ready! And don't forget some comfy shoes! The 3rd Annual Oak Forest Fleadh family parade will kick off at 157th and Cicero at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 10. The parade line-up will include local businesses, community and civic groups, families, Irish dancers, and more. Registration is free to Oak Forest-Crestwood Area Chamber of Commerce members, community organizations and families. The registration form is included with this article, and the deadline is March 1. And, don’t forget to register for the Fleadh 5k!

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Run the Fleadh 5K, Help Stock St. Damian Food Pantry

In order to help out St. Damian Food Pantry in one of its slower times of the year, the City of Oak Forest and Oak Forest Fleadh 5K organizers hope that each runner will bring one non-perishable item on race day.

If you're planning on running the Oak Forest Fleadh 5K, set aside some time for training, along with a non-perishable item or two. The organizers of the Oak Forest Fleadh have added a food drive to the event, with all donations going to the St. Damian food pantry. March is typically a slow month for donations to the food pantry, according to Fleadh organizers. Donations of at least one non-perishable per each registered runner will help out local families in need. Want more info on the Fleadh 5K? READ: Not a Runner? Not a Reason Not to Run the Fleadh 5K

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