Baker students, families, faculty, staff, and friends come together each spring to celebrate physical fitness and community spirit at the Baker 5K, a cooperative run completed by all students in grades 1-8.
Reflecting Baker’s commitment to daily physical education as an integral part of child-centered learning, the 5K was created in 2004 to provide a healthy challenge for students to become stronger mentally and physically. It is the culmination of Sneaker Week, a week of specialized P.E. classes featuring guest instructors and new sports.
The event takes place at Wilmette’s Gillson Park, featuring students and teachers arrayed in a rainbow of brightly colored T-shirts identifying each grade group. Faculty, staff, and parents coordinate the event, run the course with the children, and cheer them on.
The 5K is not a competition, but a key part of Baker’s goal of instilling in students a lifelong commitment to physical health and fitness. Students run with, not against, each other.
Want to support this event and help us build healthy habits that will last a lifetime? Become a 5K sponsor!
Questions? Please contact Lindsay Russ about sponsorship or email baker5k@bakerdemschool.org with general event questions.
Friday May 26, 2017
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Friday, May 26, 2017 from 8:30-11:30AM.
Gillson Park
None, but sponsorships are welcome!
Lindsay Russ, 847-425-5800
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