The First Midwest Half Marathon

On Sunday, May 6, 2012, 2,500 runners are expected to participate in the 5^th annual First Midwest Half Marathon.  It all starts at 7:30 a.m. at Palos Heights City Hall, just west of Route 83 & 76th Avenue.  The First Midwest Half Marathon is the only half marathon in Illinois to be honored with the prestigious "Governor’s Home Town Award."  The race has also been recognized by the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) as a “Runners Choice” Circuit Race.

The race will once again be preceded by the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce Expo and Health Fair, held the day before on May 5^th from 9am – 2pm at nearby Moraine Valley Church – 6300 West 127^th Street.

First Midwest is pleased to be a part of this race, which has raised over $100,000 in the past 4 years for these worthy charities located in the heart of the communities we serve:

• American Cancer Society
• South West Special Recreation Association
• Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens

For more information or to sign up for the race, please visit firstmidwesthalfmarathon.com or click the button below.

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Help us move forward by voting for the logo you feel will best represent the First Midwest Half Marathon in 2013 and beyond. Click the button below, or the image to the right, and be entered to win 2 free tickets to a 2012 concert at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre.

About First Midwest Bank

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With some 100 branches, we continue to meet the needs of thousands of businesses and individuals through deeply-rooted fiscal responsibility and a sense of purpose that drives us to help you get things done . . . no matter what it takes. Trust your financial life to professionals who share your values and know your neighborhood. At First Midwest, we help all your hard work pay off.