Walk & Run the Park for Parkinson's--Featuring the "Shake-a-Leg 5K"!

The Walk will begin at 9:15 after the opening ceremony. Walkers will follow a paved trail to loop around Elmwood Park's south lawn. Participants will be from all "walks" of life. Please be respectful of those around you. Speed Walkers are encouraged to lead the charge! Refuel your body and spirit after the walk with donuts and coffee sponsored by Anderson Convenience Market and live entertainment featuring performances by groups from the LOCAL Parkinson's Community!
***Please note that due to overwhelming demand registrations made after September 10th are not guaranteed a t-shirt,

The 5K portion will begin at 9:15 following the opening ceremony. This professionally timed course will begin and finish near the Elmwood Park Pavilion. Volunteers will cheer you on along the way, and a water and aid station will be located near the half way point! Awards will be given to the overall top 5 male and top 5 female participants at the finish line! Come for the run, stay for the party! Enjoy the live entertainment while you refuel with coffee and donuts provided by Anderson Convenience Market. Official timed results will be emailed and available online following the event.
**Please note that due to overwhelming demand registrations made after September 10th are not guaranteed a t-shirt.

Children of all ages are encouraged to join their parents, grandparents and friends to complete the 1mile loop through Elmwood Park. Discounted Registration is offered to children (ages 14 and under), and kids 4 and under are free! ***Please note that the child rate does not include a t-shirt. T-shirts are available for purchase online for $10 before September 10th. Plan to stick around after the walk to enjoy the live entertainment while you refuel with refreshments and donuts provided by Anderson Convenience Market.

Kids CAN Run too! Discounted registration is available for runners under the age of 15. Please note that Kids Run Registration does not include a t-shirt, however t-shirts are available online for purchase for $10.00. Please make sure to order your shirt online before September 10th. This professionally timed course will begin and finish near the Elmwood Park Pavilion. Volunteers will cheer you on along the way, and a water and aid station will be located around the half way point! Awards will be given to the overall top 5 male and top 5 female participants at the finish line! Come for the run, stay for the party! Enjoy the live entertainment while you refuel with brunch provided by Anderson Convenience Market. Official timed results will be emailed and available online following the event.

All ages are welcome at this family-friendly event, and kids 4 and Under are FREE! Tag-a-long's will not receive a t-shirt with registration, however child size t-shirts are available for purchase online.

Please note that the Shake-a-Leg 5K is a professionally timed event. Children under 4 years old are not permitted to run the 5K, however strollers are permitted if they'd like to tag-a-long with runners!

Can't make it to the event, but want to show your support?! Wherever you are---find a park to Walk (or Run!) for Parkinson's! Virtual Runners will receive an official event race-bib! Snap a pic and send it to info@parkinsonnebraska.org to share in the Journey and fun! *Please note that we can not guarantee that virtual participants who sign up after September 20th will receive a bib in time for the event.

Specialized Parkinson's Speech and Exercise groups are encouraged to participate! Instructors: Please email Katrina at walktheparkne@gmail.com for more information on how to get your group involved with our "There In Spirit"! Showcase!

Please note that the discounted registration price for Kids Run and Kids Walk Participants does not include a t-shirt. Adults may also like to purchase additional shirts for family members not able to make it to the event (or just to have a spare---our shirts are great!). T-shirts are available in sizes Child Small-Adult 4XL for $10.00 each. Please order your shirts online before September 10th. We can only guarantee t-shirt orders made online before September 10th. There is a chance that we will have shirts available for purchase at the event, however we can not guarantee availability.