The race is held behind the post office on Mallego Road with walk-in registrations beginning at 8:00 a.m. The race begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. Parking is located at the Barrington Elementary School. Bicycles, roller blades and dogs are not allowed in the race.

The 18th Annual Peeper 5K Run/Walk was held on May 5, 2012.  Four hundred and nine runners/walkers participated in this year's event.  We are proud to announce that the course record was broken by the female top runner Jennifer Donovan with a time of 17:24.  Congratulations to all the winners.  Race results can be found on www.CoolRunning.com. 

Consider becoming part of the organizational committee for this extremely important event. For information please contact the chamber administrative assistant at 664-2200 or email info@barringtonchamber.org

The Greater Barrington Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual college scholarship program which is fully funded by the annual Peeper 5K Run/Walk held in May.

Scholarship applications are available to all Barrington high school seniors and children of Chamber members who plan to further their education. Two $1000 scholarships are awarded annually to graduating high school seniors and a $500 scholarship is awarded to any previous recipient who is still in college and in good standing.

Applications are reviewed by the Chamber’s Scholarship Committee.  Grade point average, extracurricular school activities and community service, as well as the student’s future plans for continuing education and community service are considered for eligibility. 

This annual event currently funds the operating expenses of the Greater Barrington Chamber of Commerce and is sponsored by Nippo Lake Golf Club under the direction of Tina Maiorino, tournament chairman.

This family friendly event brings the community and businesses together to enjoy some great entertainment, bid on many silent auction items, visit well over 80 exhibitors and a chance to win a great raffle prize.  This is surely to be a fun afternoon for all. 

The annual dinner is held early in November and has been held at various locations.

We take this opportunity as a chamber to recognize our Business Leader and Citizen of the Year. The business leader must be a member of the Greater Barrington Chamber of Commerce and recognizes “a chamber member who has demonstrated excellence in his/her work and made significant contributions to the Barrington business community. The citizen of the year is an “individual who through leadership and action has made significant contributions to the betterment of the Town of Barrington.”