2018-BIG-HEART-5k-Virtual-Transatlantic-Run-Walk-Infographic

2018 BIG HEART 5K

Virtual Transatlantic Run & Walk
One Race, Two Locations

9AM CST, Geneva, IL – USA
16:00 CET, Harstad – Norway

BIG HEART 5K
Geneva, IL  USA

LeRoy Oaks Forest Preserve
9AM CST

The 2nd annual BIG HEART 5K has two new additions: first off we will expanding the 5K with a virtual transatlantic race. We will run one race in two locations with synchronized start and timing. This will be your opportunity to compete with someone from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. We have also added a 2K for youth under to the program.

The purpose of this event is to raise money for the Kristoffer Larsen BIG HEART Memorial Foundation(*), dedicated to preventing sudden cardiac death in youth while honoring the memory of Kristoffer Larsen that passed May 27th 2016 at age 22 to a undetected and hidden heart condition. Kristoffer was born in Harstad, lived in Geneva from 2005 until he passed and he passed when he was visiting family in Harstad, Norway.

BIG HEART 5K
Harstad  Norway

Folkeparken
16:00 CET

Dette er andre året vi arranger BIG HEART 5K, og vi er stolte av å tilby et spesielt tillegg, nemelig et virtuelt transatlantisk løp. Vi vil ha et løp/turmarsj på to plasser med synkronisert start og tidtakning. Dette er muligheten til å konkurrere med noen på den andre siden av atlanternen!

Formålet med dette løpet er å informere om og samle in penger til Kristoffer Larsen BIG HEART Memorial Foundation(*), some er dedikert til å jobbe for å unngå plutselig hjertedød blant unge og minne Kristoffer Larsen som døde brått den 27. mai 2016 kun 22 å gammel. Kristoffer var født i Harstad, bosatt i Geneva, IL(USA) fra 2005 til han døode og gikk bort mens han besøkte famile i Harstad. Kristoffer er gravlagt på Trondenes.

BIG HEART 5K
Transatlantic Run & Walk
Schedule of Events
(subject to change)

LeRoy Oaks Forest Preserve,
St. Charles, IL

7:00 AM  – Onsite registration opens
7:30 AM  – Boys GvXc Intrasquad Race
8:00 AM  – Girls GvXc Intrasquad Race
9:00 AM  – BIG HEART 5K Run & Walk
9:15 AM  – 2K Start
10:00 AM  – Awards Ceremony
11:00 AM  – TBD

Folkeparken,
Harstad

14:00  – Tidligst oppmøte
  Space
15:00  – Løps og turmarsj informasjon
16:00  – BIG HEART 5K Run & Walk
  Space
17:00  – Premie Utdeling

BIG HEART 5K
Transatlantic Courses

LeRoy Oaks Forest Preserve,
St. Charles, IL

BIG HEART 5K

This chipped timed, certified course will be using the 3-mile-high school cross country course at Leroy Oaks Forest Preserve in St. Charles, Illinois.  The course will take you through various terrain, making it a fun and challenging course for runners and walkers of all ages.

Watch this video from the 2017 BIG HEART 5K course:

Map of course:

2018 BIG HEART 5k Run Course at LeRoy Oaks

BIG HEART 2K

This year the 2K Run is open to children up to 14 years old
Includes a tech shirt, “Kristoffer Socks,” and custom awards

2018 BIG HEART 2k Run Course at LeRoy Oaks

Folkeparken,
Harstad

BIG HEART 5K

Vi vil bruke 5km i Folkeparken – en fin tur på sti og traktorvei for både de som løper og går turmarsj.

Vi vil bruke 5km i Folkeparken – en fin tur på sti og traktorvei for både de som løper og går turmarsj.

Se vedlagt kart og løypeprofil:

2018 BIG HEART 5k Run Course at Harstad Norway

BIG HEART 5K
Registration & Awards

LeRoy Oaks Forest Preserve,
St. Charles, IL

BIG HEART 5K run or walk:  $35 + fees
BIG HEART 2K run or walk for <14 yrs:  $20 + fees

Runners and walkers that have signed up prior to August 1st 2018 are guaranteed race T-shirt and the legendary “Kristoffer Socks”.

Custom awards for top overall male and top overall female 5K runners

Awards to 1st/2nd/3rd Place in each age group: 1-9/10-14/15-19/20-29/30-39/40-49/50-59/60-69/70+

Folkeparken,
Harstad

BIG HEART 5K run or walk:  $35 + fees (~NOK 300)
Turmarsj familie:  $80+ fees (~NOK 650)
(pris per familie)

Deltagere som har registert før 15.juli er garantert T-shirt og “Kristoffer Socks”

Premie til beste kvinnelige og mannlige deltager totalt.

De tre beste I hver alders gruppe vil ogsaa motta premie: 1-9/10-14/15-19/20-29/30-39/40-49/50-59/60-69/70+

What Are Kristoffer Socks?

Kristoffer wore socks with the Norwegian flag to his cross country meets for good luck.  He suffered a sudden cardiac death on May 27, 2016 at age 22 while visiting his grandparents in Norway, his birth country. He was a healthy and active young man that cared greatly for his siblings, family, friends and people around him. Kristoffer was an active cross country and long-distance track runner at Geneva High School and at Wabaunsee Community College. Wear the socks to show your BIG HEART and in honor of Kristoffer!

BIG HEART 5K
Virtual Transatlantic Run & Walk

Race Results

We would like to thank everyone who came out an participated in this years BIG HEART 5K both here in Geneva and in Harstad. Race results are posted on the ItsYourRace website. Please find the link below.

BIG HEART 5K
Virtual Transatlantic Run & Walk

Race Winners

LeRoy Oaks Forest Preserve

BIG HEART 5K
Top Female Finisher

Olivia Kunio

Age: 12 years old
Club: Accelerators running club
Occupation: Student
Biggest Personal Achievement: My biggest personal achievement was placing 10th at the middle school State Championship Cross Country Meet in 6th grade.  Our team came in 1st place.
5K Personal Record: 20:56

Your foundation is really doing some amazing things. We  hope to do our part in raising awareness and funds in Kristoffer’s name.

BIG HEART 5K
Top Male Finisher

James Kluckhohn

Age: 46 years old
Club:
No club affiliation
Occupation:
Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Events at North Central College
Biggest Personal Achievement: 2:41:29 marathon or biking 2,100+ miles across the US after college
5K Personal Record:
 16:07 5k in college

This is a great cause that everyone can get behind and something that needs more awareness.  I’m planning to continue supporting the Big Heart 5k helping spread the word and encourage adolescent heart screenings.

Folkeparken

BIG HEART 5K
Top Female Finisher

Bertine strand Tøllefsen

Adler: 15 years old
Klubb: Medkila skilag og Kilkameratene (fotball lag/soccer)
Yrke: Skole elev (Student)
Største personlige idretts prestasjon: Mine største presentasjon er nok i Mosjøen på NNM 2017 og Kirunaspelen der hvor æ gikk på stafett lag i 17-20+dameklassen.
5km personlig rekord: 5K Har ikke sprunget 5km så mange ganger der hvor jeg husker tiden min, men jeg tipper på at tiden jeg brukte på BIG HEART 5K  var nok d beste jeg har sprunget. (I have not ran that many 5K, but I think that I achieved my personal best during the 2018 BIG HEART 5K.)

Jeg synes d var et bra arrangement! Jeg kommer nok til å delta til neste år også. Håper at d blir litt flere dame konkurrenter rundt min alder. (I think it was a great event. I like to participate next year as well. I hope it will be more female runners around my age!)

BIG HEART 5K
Top Male Finisher

Torstein Svendsen

Adler: 52 years old
Klubb: Team 6847
Yrke: Offiser (Officer)
Største personlige idretts prestasjon: Norsk og Nordisk mester i hundekjøring (Norwegian and Nordic champion in dogsledding)
5km personlig rekord: 17:00 in 2015

urolig bra tiltak.(very good iniative)

BIG HEART 5K
Virtual Transatlantic Run & Walk

Photo Gallery

Date

Aug 18 2018

Time

09:00 AM

Location

LeRoy Oaks Forest Preserve
37W700 Dean St., ST Charles, IL 60175
Category
QR Code
Menu