Above / Sunshine and cool temperatures welcomed 2,200 runners to participate in the St. Paddy’s Day fun hosted by the Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise right before the West Suburban Irish St. Patrick’s Parade in downtown Naperville.
Plenty of green—including attire, headgear and beer —welcomed revelers to the 9th Annual St. Paddy’s Day 5K run through Downtown Naperville on Sat., March 16, presented by The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise and sponsored by Gerald Subaru.
Race Results
1st Dan O’Keefe of Naperville, Men 20-24 Time 14:46.69
Kelsey Seiler of Chicago Women 25-29 Time 17:19.80
2nd Zach Hird of Naperville Men 20-25 Time 14:51.96
Sarah David of Chicago Women 30-34 Time 17:22.94
3rd Chris Robertson of Chicago Men 25-29 Time 14:56.72
Emma Grimes of Chicago Women 25-29 Time: 17:23.30
Proceeds from the event will benefit two local organizations dedicated to youth and young adults. This year’s run will support KidsMatter’s efforts to help young people mitigate stress that can lead to depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol use and suicide. In addition, funds will help provide high school mentors to middle-schoolers at the Alive Center.
Rotary Club of Naperville / Sunrise
The mission of Rotary is to provide business, professional and community leaders an opportunity for service to others in order to benefit our community and to provide high ethical standards, fellowship and goodwill worldwide. The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise is committed to serving the community’s teens, young adults and families.
Chartered in 1991, The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise currently has around 70 members. The club meets weekly on Fridays at 7AM at the Naperville Country Club, located at 25W570 Chicago Ave, Naperville, IL. Guests and prospective members are welcome. For more information, visit napervillesunrise.clubexpress.com.
Race results submitted by Deb Newman for Rotary/Sunrise. (PN Photos)
