The 11th annual Batavia United Way Bat Race is coming up on Saturday, October 26 in Batavia, IL, and our team at Fire 'n' Ice Heating & Cooling Inc. couldn’t be more excited to be a 2024 Gold Champions sponsor! This Halloween-themed, family-friendly event is not only a ton of fun, but a great way to get involved in the Batavia community and make a real impact by benefiting the local chapter of United Way.

All About the Batavia Bat Race

The Batavia Bat Race is a fun and charity-focused community run with something for everyone. There’s a 5K, a 10K, and a kids’ fun run event that are expected to collectively attract over 700 runners from the Chicagoland area. Of course, there will be many more people arriving on race day to cheer on their friends and family and enjoy the day’s other events.

Runners of all ages and ability levels will gather at 8:15 am at the intersection of River and State Streets in downtown Batavia. Runners registered for the 10K race course will begin first, followed by the 5K runners who will start at 8:30. To see the youngsters giving it their all in the ¼ mile fun run, be ready at 9:30 when the kids’ race kicks off. There’s still time to register and help support United Way Batavia!

But there’s plenty to do at the Bat Race even if you aren’t a runner or spectator. Dress in your best costume and throw your hat (or mask) in the ring for prizes in categories like best adult male costume, best adult female costume, best costume duo, best child costume, and more. Just register in the information booth on the morning of the race.

The Bat Race also overlaps with all the Halloween fun of Batavia Bat Fest 2024. It’s the best family-friendly Halloween bash of the year! Non-runners can go trick-or-treating, join the parade, and enjoy lots of other spooky activities. If you’d rather not fill up on candy, there’s plenty at the races to keep you fed. Aside from Pal Joey’s famous Bloody Mary, you can snack on breakfast burritos, cider donuts, and plenty of other treats and refreshments.

Supporting Batavia United Way and the Surrounding Communities

Proceeds from the 2024 Bat Race help fund Batavia United Way’s programs that focus on education, health, and financial stability for local residents in need. These include school supply drives, preschool scholarships, food pantry support, tax and career advice, and emergency financial aid for struggling families — just to name a few. The Bat Race goes beyond being a running event. It’s an opportunity to improve lives within the community in a real and lasting way while having a ton of fun.

Race Toward a Brighter Future in Batavia With Fire 'n' Ice Heating & Cooling Inc.

As a local, family-owned business, Fire 'n' Ice Heating & Cooling Inc. understands how important it is to support Batavia and the broader Chicagoland area through local initiatives. Our sponsorship aligns with our mission to actively support the communities we serve. Being a Batavia Bat Race 2024 Gold Champions sponsor allows us to help make it a successful event for United Way, and a special day for participants and spectators of all ages.

The people of Downers Grove, Batavia, and the surrounding areas have supported us at Fire 'n' Ice Heating & Cooling Inc. since we first opened our doors as “Charm Heating and Cooling” in 1977, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Sponsoring the 2024 Batavia Bat Race is just one way we’re trying to pay it forward, supporting a great charity with an event that makes us all proud to be part of this community.

We’re thrilled to join other businesses and residents who share the same dedication to be part of what makes Batavia such a special place to live, work, and play. We believe that small actions, when combined, make a big difference. Let’s kick off the holiday season together and do some real good in the community with the best local family event of the year.

We can’t wait to see you at the starting line!

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