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Running O' The Green 8K Race Date Changed

The race has been pushed back a week, the park district said in a release.

The Running O' The Green 8K has been pushed back a week for 2023.
The Running O' The Green 8K has been pushed back a week for 2023. (Courtesy of Tinley Park-Park District)

TINLEY PARK, IL — The date of the Tinley Park-Park District’s annual Running o’ the Green 8K race has been changed to March 12, 2023. The change is being made at the request of the Village of Tinley Park, which cited staffing issues on the original scheduled date of March 5, the park district said in a release.

For those who are already registered, no action is needed. Please note that early registration for the race closes at 3 p.m. sharp on Thursday, March 9. Preregistered racers can pick up their race packets between 8 a.m. and 2 pm on March 11 at the Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W. 171st Street.

Race day registration will open at 7 am on March 12. The race begins at 8 a.m. If you have additional questions, please contact Tinley Park-Park District office at (708)342-4200.

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