On April 20, 2013, from 6 a.m. - 4 p.m., the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department will close down a portion of River Legacy Parks to host the Arlington 5k Foam Fest.

The entrance at Green Oaks, near Cooper St., as well as all of the trails on the west side of the preserve, will be closed from 6 a.m. - 4 p.m.; however, the east entrance and trails will remain open. Parking for the event will be held inside of the closed areas. Any other parking will need to divert to the east parking lot on Collins St.

"The Parks Department is exited to help host this event at River Legacy Parks," Rental and Lake Services Manager Michael Debrecht said. "The 5k Foam Fest helps make exercise fun and engaging and helps introduce would be bystanders to the great outdoor recreational areas that we have here in Arlington."

"The 5k Foam Fest is the newest and craziest race to hit the nation! Smiling and running don't usually go hand in hand but the 5K Foam Fest is an amazing mix of foam, mud and obstacles thus making fitness fun. Whether you like it dirty or clean the 5k Foam Fest has something for everyone. Imagine the excitement of a mud run combined with foam, ginormous inflatable obstacles, army crawls, foam, colossal walls, mud pits, cargo net climbs, foam, body washer, moon walk, foam, slip'n slides and water obstacles (did we mention foam). The 5k Foam Fest is a fun and exciting challenge for the experienced and beginner runners alike. The 5k Foam Fest makes exercising an absolute party for you and your friends."

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