The Park Forest Scenic 10-Miler will host two distance track meets on Wednesdays, July 16 and 23, both at 6:30 p.m. at Rich East High School on Sauk Trail in Park Forest. The meets will be a way for runners to immerse themselves into the racing mode by entering some low-key distance events. The format will be set up to enhance personal competition as well as competition with others. There will be several races that will be slated as "for highly competitive athletes."

The events and order follow:

July 16:
Event # 1- 400 meters . "All Events will be run in heats to accommodate ages and levels."
Event # 2- 800 run.
Event # 3- 4 x 800 meter relay - Relay will be three categories, Male, female and co-ed (two men, two women) but will be run together when possible.
Event # 4- Kids 800 run- for children under 12
Event # 5 -1,600-meter run "Mile"
Event # 6 -3,200 meter run
Event # 7- 1,600 meter run "Mile Relay" 4 x 400 m - Relay will be three categories, male, female and co-ed (two each)

July 23:
Event # 1- 800 run.
Event # 2- Medley Relay A- 400m/ 400m/ 800m/ 800 m legs.
Event # 3 -3,200 m Relay - 34 x 8002 Relay will be three categories, male, female and co-ed (two each)
Event # 4 Medley Relay B- 400m/ 800m/ 800m / 400 m - Relay will be three categories, male, female and co-ed (two each)
Event # 5 1,600 meter run 3mile2
Event # 6- Kids mile run
Event # 7 5,000 meter run


There is no entry fee just show up and run! There will be some special giveaways and awards. The actual Scenic 10-Miler and 5K will be run on Labor Day, Sept. 1, in Park Forest. For information on the track meets and the 10-miler, check out: www.scenic10.com, or call 708-748-2005