Spring Scamper Fun Run
Event information
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Fee: Free!
Age: All ages.
Contact: 815-727-8700
Location: Hadley Valley — Gougar Road Access
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Event details
Spring is in full swing, and the preserves are calling! Celebrate the return of warm weather with a feel-good morning at Hadley Valley featuring a 2.5-mile fun run as well as a face painter, a photo booth, lawn games, a seed-planting station and refreshments on us from The Emerald Cup! Complete your own sprint or bring some friends and family along for a slower trot; this event is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities who enjoy being active outdoors.
Events like Spring Scamper are made possible with the support of volunteers. For information on how to assist at programs like this view volunteer information.
Event requirements
Registration required by Wednesday, May 7: 815-727-8700.
Strollers and wagons welcome. Please leave your bicycles and dogs at home.
The trail is crushed limestone, and the event area includes paved trails and natural, uneven surfaces. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should mention their request when registering, or submit a request on-line no later than 48 hours before the program.