The Milton Public Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is excited to announce the second annual Library Lope: Let’s Dash for Books, a 5K and 1 mile fun run/walk on Saturday, September 2, starting at 8:30 a.m. This fun run will combine fitness, the strong community spirit of Milton, and fundraising. Funds raised will go towards completing the fundraising goal for the new library, as well as provide additional funds towards the teen book collection.
There were 75 participants in last year’s Library Lope and the Teen Advisory Board raised $1,200 for the library’s expansion project.
This year’s Lope has a 70s and 80s theme! So wear your leg warmers, leotards, scrunchies, headbands, and bright colors. The first 70 registrants of the 5k and the first 30 registrants of the 1 mile will receive a sweat headband embroidered with this year’s logo. Last year’s neon fandanas and sunglasses will be available for purchase to help complete your look. Teen Advisory Board members will be on the lookout for best team look and best use of the theme.
For the 1 mile, registration fees are $10.00 for ages 12 and up; $8.00 for ages 6 to 11, and age 5 and under are free. For the 5K, registration fees are $18.00 for ages 12 and up; $12.00 for ages 6 to 11; and ages 5 and under are free. There will be a discount for those wanting to form a team for the 5K. Fees for each member of the team are: $14.00 for ages 12 and up; $8.00 for ages 6 to 11; and ages 5 and under are free.
Registration forms are now available at Milton Public Library and can be printed off from www.miltonpubliclibrary.org. Forms and fees can be mailed to the library at Milton Public Library, Attn: Ashlee Kunkel, 430 E. High St., Milton, WI 53563.
Race-day registration and packet pick-up will be from 8:30 to 8:55 on Saturday, September 2nd. The 1 mile run/walk will begin at 9:00 a.m. and the 5k run/walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. Those participating in the 5K may run the 1 mile at no extra cost.
Both the 5K and 1 mile courses will begin and end at Milton Public Library. One water station with first aid supplies will be along the 5K route, and water and snacks will be available at the end. A complete map of the 5K and 1 mile routes can be found at mplteensblog.tumblr.com/librarylope.
The Teen Advisory Board would like to thank the following sponsors of the Library Lope: Bank of Milton, Blackhawk Community Credit Union, Dave’s Ace Hardware, Badger State Maintenance, Northleaf Winery, Sockness Builders, Hammer Chiropractic, and Anytime Fitness of Milton.
The Milton Public Library is located at 430 E. High St. If you have any questions about the Library Lope: Let’s Dash for Books, please stop in or call the library at 868-7462.
