SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce Foundation to Host 5K

Chanhassen, Minnesota – the Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce Foundation is pleased to announce the new 5K for Education. The 5K for Education is a new event being hosted by the scholarship committee of the Foundation to raise money and awareness for the scholarship fund.

The Foundation began with volunteers from the Chanhassen Chamber of Commerce two decades ago and has been carried on by a volunteer committee within the SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce. To date, the foundation has awarded more than $60,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors.

In an effort to step up our fundraising and raise awareness of our scholarships, the Foundation committee came up with the idea of a family-friendly 5K. The event, chaired by Heidi Keyho from the Minnesota School of stated “We want to make this race about families so we encourage you to bring the kids and get your Saturday morning started right with a great walk.” “We will have a separate start time for the serious runners and those who want to just walk and enjoy the day. Bring your children, strollers, dogs – all are welcome!”

The 5K for Education will be held on Saturday, June 2 at the Chanhassen Rec Center. Pre-registration is $35 for all racers 13 and up and includes a t-shirt with a deadline of May 11, 2012. Registrations after May 11, 2012 increase to $45 and we are unable to guarantee a t-shirt for you. Kids under the age of 12 are complimentary. Registration and check-in will begin at 8:00am. Those choosing to run the route will begin at 9:00 a.m. and those walking will start at 9:15 a.m.

Please Note: the 5K for Education is for enjoyment only and will not be timed. Additional information and registration can be found on-line at www.swmetrochamber.com or by contacting the Chamber office at 952-474-3233. If you are interested in being a sponsor for this family-friendly event please contact the Chamber offices.

A partnership between the SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Snap Fitness is helping to make this race possibly. All money raised goes to the Foundation to provide scholarships to graduating seniors within our region. You can learn more about the Education Foundation at www.swmetrochamber.com/education/aspx