Irish Jig Jog

Welcome

The Irish Jig Jog, to benefit St. Catherine of Siena School, will be held on Saturday September 12, 2009.

The race, which begins and ends at St. Catherine’s School located at Rt. 31 and Rt. 72 in West Dundee has attracted participants from babies in strollers to serious competitive runners.

This year the Jig Jog will offer three races:

Leprechaun Lap - a special short course race for children 5 years of age and under;

Shamrock Family Mile - a walk or run one mile event; and

5K Road Race - a race through the hills of West Dundee.

Wear your finest Irish attire to run, walk or cheer. Medals will be awarded to the top finishers in each age group.

Fun prizes also awarded for the most "Irish" runner and other categories.

While only in its fifth year, the Jig Jog expects to attract over 300 runners and walkers.

Proceeds from the 2008 race enabled the school to purchase new sports uniforms and equipment for its students.

We hope all race enthusiasts in the Fox Valley will take this opportunity to join in the fun and be a part of this fantastic community event!

Congratulations to Rebecca Plomero for this year's winning T-Shirt design. Rebecca will be an 8th grader this fall at St. Catherine of Siena.

To learn more about the quality Catholic education provided at St. Catherine's please visit us at:

www.st-cath.net

Interested in Supporting Our Race?

Interested in supporting the race but not running or walking?

The Jig Jog is happy to accept donations to support St. Catherine of Siena School. To make a donation, please contact our Race Chair via St. Catherine’s School at (847) 426-4808.

New for 2009 - The Jig Jog Training Group

If you are not sure you can walk the race, let alone run any of the races, please join the Jig Jog Training Group. The group will meet each Saturday morning from June 13 - September 5, 2009.

The Training Group meets at 7:15am in the parking lot of St. Catherine of Siena Church located on the southwest corner of Rts. 31 and 72. Runs/walks start by 7:30am.

Come out, join in the fun and get ready for the Jig Jog!

Fox Valley Irish Fest 2009

September 11th-13th

dancers

Don't miss one of the finest gatherings of Irish dance, music, and shopping in the Chicago and Fox Valley area.

The entertainment lineup includes some sparkling new talent as well as some
cherished favorites.

To learn more about this great event:

www.foxvalleyirishfest.com

Special thanks to the 2009 Irish Jig Jog Race Committee for what we are certain will be a great event!

Chair, Tim Pottorff

Principal, Renee Link

Race Committee

Nancy Barrett
Lauren Dooley
Bob Grant
Julie Hart
Mary Pat Johnson
Mark Konicek
Renee Link
Colleen Nolan
Dan Nolan
Cheryl Nunn-Thompson
Peggy Scarpelli
Frank Scarpelli
Nanette Semler
Grace Stuart
Brad Smiley
Kara Vincolese
Sara Wirkus