Walking Event: ANNUAL WAY OF LIGHTS WALK

START/FINISH: Start inside hotel lobby anytime between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Walk or jog at your own pace. You must be on the trail by 7 p.m. and finished by 9 p.m. Event will take place regardless of weather. For safety purposes, please bring a flashlight! WALK: 5, 10 & 20K. Trails of shorter or longer distances are available. Suitable for strollers or wheelchairs but may experience some difficulty due to hills. Walk will be on paved paths and roads. 20K walkers will do the 10K trail twice. REGISTRATION: Credit only is $3.00. All participants must pay the $3.00 (no free walkers). Paid walkers can repeat the 10K course a second time to receive 20K credit at no additional cost. IVV books are available at the start/finish for $5.00 each. There is no pre-registration for this event and no refunds. AWARDS: There will be a generic 3-inch patch for this walk with no date. Other “B” awards will also be available. Additionally, various items are available for sale at the Shrine Gift Shop. REFRESHMENTS: Hot Russian tea and water will be provided at the checkpoint. Food and beverage are available at the Shrine Restaurant in the Visitors Center. ELIGIBILITY: This event is open to everyone and all ages are welcome. An adult must accompany children under the age of 12. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash and it is your responsibility to clean up after your pet(s). PROCEDURE: Each person must fill out a start card and sign it before starting to walk. Carry this card with you on the walk and present it at the checkpoints. Walkers missing a checkpoint may be refused IVV credit. Start cards remain the property of the Illinois Trekkers and must be turned in at the finish point when the walk is completed.