Families celebrate Mother&apos;s Day in Barrington by participating in charitable 5K race - Barrington Courier-Review
Ali Scott, 7, shares a high five with her father, Rob Scott, of South Barrington, after crossing the finish line at the annual Mother's Day 5K Run/Walk in Barrington.
For Lake Zurich resident Anne Pekovitch, the annual “Mother’s Day 5K Run/Walk” in downtown Barrington has become a tradition for her family.
“It’s cool because my daughters are grown and have their own children. We meet up at these events and participate,” Pekovitch said. “The Mother’s Day run and walk is a fun environment and upbeat. It promotes family.”
Over the years, Pekovitch and her family have participated in several charitable races, such as the Long Grove Turkey Trot and St. Paddy’s Day 5K/10K in Deer Park, but the Mother’s Day event in Barrington is one of the family’s priorities.
“We get involved in the Mother’s Day race because it’s a good environment and it makes you feel good,” she said. “You know where your money is actually going.”
“Everyone thinks on Mother’s Day, ‘What am I going to buy for mom?’ And they usually don’t have a great answer,” Starykowicz said. “This race is something more, like creating a memory by coming out every year, and Barrington has a lot of nice places for breakfast that people like to go to after the race.”
Maciej Konczewski, of Palatine, leads the pack at the start of the annual Mother's Day 5K Run/Walk event in Barrington.
Families celebrate Mother&apos;s Day in Barrington by participating in charitable 5K race - Barrington Courier-Review
Ali Scott, 7, shares a high five with her father, Rob Scott, of South Barrington, after crossing the finish line at the annual Mother's Day 5K Run/Walk in Barrington.
For Lake Zurich resident Anne Pekovitch, the annual “Mother’s Day 5K Run/Walk” in downtown Barrington has become a tradition for her family.
“It’s cool because my daughters are grown and have their own children. We meet up at these events and participate,” Pekovitch said. “The Mother’s Day run and walk is a fun environment and upbeat. It promotes family.”
Over the years, Pekovitch and her family have participated in several charitable races, suc
h as the Long Grove Turkey Trot and St. Paddy’s Day 5K/10K in Deer Park, but the Mother’s Day event in Barrington is one of the family’s priorities.
“We get involved in the Mother’s Day race because it’s a good environment and it makes you feel good,” she said. “You know where your money is actually going.”
“Everyone thinks on Mother’s Day, ‘What am I going to buy for mom?’ And they usually don’t have a great answer,” Starykowicz said. “This race is something more, like creating a memory by coming out every year, and Barrington has a lot of nice places for breakfast that people like to go to after the race.”
Maciej Konczewski, of Palatine, leads the pack at the start of the annual Mother's Day 5K Run/Walk event in Barrington.