LITTLE CHUTE, WI (AUGUST 23, 2010) – Vanderloop Shoes and New Balance Fox Valley will once again host the Volks(op)loop 5K Run/Walk to raise money and awareness for the Little Chute Windmill Project. Last year, the Volks(op)loop raised $2,000 and included 100 local runners and walkers.
The family-friendly run/walk will be held on Saturday, September 18th at 9am at Legion Park in Little Chute. Late registration begins at 8am. Cost to participate is $15 and includes a t-shirt.
The course of the 5K will take participants past the future site of the Little Chute Windmill (located on the corner of Main and Monroe streets), down residential streets and into Heesakkers Park on asphalt and woodchip trails. The 5K will end at Legion Park with refreshments and a cheering area for participants.
The Volks(op)loop is a family-friendly event. Strollers and wagons are welcome. For the safety of all participants please leave bikes and animals at home.
Early registration is recommended. T-shirts are only guaranteed to pre-registered participants. Early registration is due by August 27, 2010. To pick up a registration form visit Vanderloop Shoes in Little Chute and Green Bay or New Balance Fox Valley in Appleton. Several local businesses also have registration forms available. For a printable registration form please email amy@vanderloopshoes.com. T-shirt pickup will be available on Thursday, September 16 and Friday, September 17 at Vanderloop Shoes (127 E. Main Street) from 9am-7pm.
The Volks(op)loop will be held in conjunction with Little Chute’s Annual Kermis Dutch Festival, which will also take place at Legion Park. Event hours for Kermis are Friday, September 17th from 4pm until midnight and Saturday, September 18th from 10am until 10pm.
For more information contact Randy at Vanderloop Shoes (920) 788-1061. Volunteers are also needed to make this event successful. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Amy at Vanderloop Shoes (920) 687-8805 or amy@vanderloopshoes.com.
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