ECO GYM Run/Walk 5K Benefiting Blessings in a Backpack

1265 Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL | Get Directions »
$20.00

There is a new force driving energy and community involvement in Naperville – that force is Eco Gym.  Eco Gym is the first and only 24-hour health club in the world powered by a combination of human and solar energy.   Eco Gym utilizes an energy grid in the floor that allows the health club to capture and re-use the energy its members create while working out on the club’s machines. It is this unique concept that leads the team at Eco Gym to continually look for ways to think outside the box. "We want to create a new benchmark and a new standard for the fitness industry", says General Manager Sonny Benso pertaining to putting on this Energy Drive for the community. Eco Gym of Naperville is teaming up with the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce and local non-profit Blessings in a Backpack inviting its community friends to take part in something never done before in the fitness industry.” It will not only benefit a great cause but we will be creating energy for our community. “

Blessings in a Backpack provides some of the 12 million elementary schoolchildren who are on the federal Free and reduced price meal program with backpack of food to take home for 38 weekends during the school year. Backpack foods include east-to-prepare, ready-to-eat foods like granola bars, juice boxes, mac and cheese, and oatmeal. Nearly 62,000 children in 437 schools and in 42 states and 3 countries are currently being fed by blessings in a backpack. 

The event will be held at Eco Gym of Naperville on Saturday, February, 23^rd from 8am – 3pm.  There are several ways that you can get involved with this great event. 

First, we need teams! There will be 28 teams of 4 walkers/runners. Teams are asked to register in advance at www.ecogym5k.com. Eco Gym will accommodate walk-ins if there is space.

Second, we need sponsors! Sponsors can either make a one-time donation of at least $50 to have their logo featured on the event shirt, or they can donate at least $100 and not only get the logo on the shirt, but also have a vendor table at the event.

And last but not least, if you are not able to participate on the 23^rd, but still want to support Blessings in a Backpack, donations will also be accepted.

All proceeds from the event will go to Blessings in a Backpack. Prizes will also be awarded to the teams that produce the most energy. Refreshments will also be provided by our local business affiliates.