_{(KMF Race Director Dave Cashman, KMF Board Member Anamarie Garces de Marcilla, and her husband, Martin, share a fun moment before the 2009 KMF Fun Run & Walk, presented by Cengage Learning.)}

Cengage Learning, a leading provider of print and digital educational materials for the academic, professional and library markets, is the Platinum Sponsor of the Annual KMF Fun Run & Walk!

The 2009 KMF Fun Run & Walk

Racers and walkers, CLICK HERE to view your official results for this year’s race!

CLICK HERE to see individual racer finishing photos!

_{(Racers start off on the course of the 2009 KMF Fun Run & Walk, presented by Cengage Learning.)}

_{(The top 3 women’s racers at the 2009 KMF Fun Run & Walk, presented by Cengage Learning.)}

On Saturday, October 24, 2009, friends, family members, supporters, and strangers braved the cold and rain to celebrate KMF’s work and race around the Sun Lake Forest Preserve near Katie’s hometown of Antioch, IL.

_{(Racers and walkers enjoy the post-race raffle at the 2009 KMF Fun Run & Walk, presented by Cengage Learning.)}

The generosity of big-hearted racers, alongside Cengage’s generosity, made the event a major fundraiser for KMF projects in only it’s second year!

_{(KMF thanks Cengage Learning!)}

_{(KMF Junior Board members made this sign for the KMF Fun Run & Walk.)}

_{(The top 3 men’s finishers at the 2009 KMF Fun Run & Walk, presented by Cengage Learning.)}

_{(Mr. Harlan, Official Guest Starter, readies the racers at the 2009 KMF Fun Run & Walk, presented by Cengage Learning.)}
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The 2008 KMF Fun Run & Walk

On October 25, 2008, over 100 people gathered in the Sun Lake Forest Preserve in Lake Villa, IL, to participate in the KMF Fun Run & Walk.

_{(Participants arrive early to claim their KMF t-shirts, bandannas, and green apples.)}

The rain held off as friends, family, neighbors, and newcomers watched and participated in the 100m Kids’ Race and the 5K Fun Run & Walk.

_{(The 2008 KMF Kids’ Race begins!)}

_{(The top three finishers of the Kids’ Race show off their prizes.)}

Participants and onlookers learned more about KMF’s mission and vision, its current projects, and its upcoming year.

_{(Sam Harrington, the winner of the 2008 KMF 5k Fun Run & Walk, leads racers across the finish line.)}

You can see more photos from this year’s event at the Photos section of our website.

We look forward to seeing familiar and new faces at next year’s event in the Forest Preserve on Saturday, 10/24/09.

_{(KMF board member Jeff Evans, with future Junior Board member Aidan Evans, breaks down this year’s course.)}

_{The Katie Memorial Foundation is a 501( c )(3) federally tax-exempt charitable nonprofit organization. The KMF taypayer identification number is 74-3250765.}