Scarecrow Scramble 5K Mixes Strengths of Two Nonprofit Organizations

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Byline: Joan Broz

Here's a reliable recipe for creating a successful event: Mix a brew of cooperation, spice it up with a few unique features and then combine the efforts of dozens of dedicated volunteers.

That, at least, is the hope of organizers of Saturday's inaugural Scarecrow Scramble 5K run/walk in Lisle's Community Park.

"We want the Scarecrow Scramble to be a fun, family-oriented run and walk with a difference," race director Kim Brondyke said.

The new race is sponsored by Partners for Parks and the Lisle Community Character Alliance.

Representatives from both groups have met twice a month since January to prepare for the fund-raising event, and the meetings have become more frequent as the race date draws near.

It's no simple task to coordinate an event of this size …