SRRL Circuit Races

Join us in the Big 10 community of Champaign-Urbana & Savoy, Illinois, for the 15th annual Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend on April 25–27, 2024. The 2024 race theme is REUNITED. Seven different distances and eight I-Challenge events combining more than one event.

Green Street Mile: Thursday, April 25 @ 7:30 p.m.
Christie Clinic Illinois 5K: Friday, April 26 @ 7:30 p.m.
Marathon, Relay, Half, 10K: Saturday, April 27 @ 7:31 a.m.
Busey Bank Illinois Youth Run: Saturday, April 27 @ 3:00 p.m.

All entries include a unique first-class race shirt and drawstring back pack. Finishers receive a unique medal and bountiful postrace refreshments in the Great West Hall of Memorial Stadium. Logoed heat sheets also given to Saturday entrants. Marathon finishers also receive a huge logoed fleece blanket. Expo and Packet Pick Up is at the Activities and Recreation Center on the campus of the University of Illinois on April 25 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday, April 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 5-year age groups for all events (except the Youth Run). 4th-Mile Street Fest on Friday night after the 5K on Kirby Avenue between Fourth and First Streets. 27th-Mile Celebrate Victory Bash Street Fest on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Both street fests include live music, food trucks, Riggs Beer Garden (all entrants over 21 receive on beer as part of their registration), and more. FREE parking at the State Farm Center and other U of I parking lots. B-tag timing. Over 50 charities receive donations from the race.

The routes offer beautiful, scenic tours of revitalized downtown streets, tree-lined residential neighborhoods, and awesome, paved park trails. Thousands of friendly and fun fans and volunteers exemplify Midwest hospitality.

Come join us for our ANNUAL Memorial Day 5K, hosted by and benefitting the Streator Family YMCA!

Race day registration & packet pick-up from 6:30am - 8:00am at the Streator YMCA:
710 Oakley Avenue / Streator, IL 61364

Registration opens March 22, 2024 online.

Course starts and finishes in front of the Streator Family YMCA. Certified distance, chip timed, traffic control, computerized race results with results posted on Starved Rock Runners website. There are no water stops on the course. Water bottles are available before and after the race with fruit and breakfast bars provided after.

Plenty of parking. Course is a nice mix of residential, country landscape, shade trees and open air. Run over the Vermillion River bridge and challenge yourself to the hill on this out-and-back course.

Awards will be given to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers in each age bracket, the Overall Male & Female Finishers, & the top male and female finisher from Streator. Age Divisions: (one each for male & female) 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over. Awards will be given at the conclusion of the race.

All levels of runners welcome, from advanced to novice. Walkers also welcome.

The Run for Glory is a friendly and fast 5K, starting and finishing at City Park in Streator. The course is flat and fast, with two small hills, and the course is an out and back route through quiet neighborhoods. The 5K Run For Glory helps support the fireworks and the Streator Fest Celebration. Nice awards for first place overall male and female finishers, and for first Streator male and female finishers. Medals for top three finishers in each age group. Male and female age groups are as follows: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over. Water on course at 1 and 2 miles. T-shirts for all entrants. Walkers are welcome. Delicious fruit and beverages following the race. Timing provided by Racing Expectations. Results will be posted at Starvedrockrunners.org. Fun family event!

The 5K race is in its 31st year here in Princeton during Homestead Days. There will be a free Kiddy Run before the actual race begins. The registration and packet pickup will be at 7 am. The entry fee will be $25 on or before 8/7, and $30 on or before 8/8. Awards for overall top Male and Female. The top Princeton Male and Female will also receive an award. Awards for Male and Female age divisions (Top 3 in each division). Age divisions are as follows: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.

This chip timed course is flat and fast utilizing residential streets with police traffic control. It is well marked with signs and painted streets. Accurate splits at 1 and 2 miles with water. Restrooms available. USA Track & Field Certified.
Awards: Awards will be given to the top overall race champions, top Dwight runners and top finishers in each age group for both males and females. One award per person. Awards for the top age group finishers will be given 3 deep.
Age groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & above

This chip timed 10k starts and finishes at the Putnam County Junior High School located at 13183 N 350th Ave, McNabb, IL 61335. It is an out and back 10k on nicely paved county roads surrounded by beautiful country scenery. Possible to see deer and eagles while running. The course is a mix of hills and flat areas. Water stations will be available on the course. Strollers and walkers welcome, but please no headphones. There will be volunteers at each mile marker and intersection for traffic control but the course will be open to traffic. Emergency crew coverage available. There is a two hour time limit on the course. Post-race food and beverages provided. Race sweatshirt guaranteed to all participants who are pre-registered by October 11th, 2024. After that and through race day, a sweatshirt is not guaranteed.

Packet Pickup and race day registration starts at 8:00am in the school cafeteria
Entry Fee: $35 through October 11th 2024, $40 October 12th through race day. Members of the following clubs: Starved Rock Runners, Prairie State Road Runners, Springfield Road Runners, and Lake Run Club who register online will receive a $3 discount. (No Club Discount on the EARLY BIRD Price)

USATF certified course. IL23015NM

Awards: Top overall male and female. Age bracket awards: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54. 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & up.

Key items to know:

Pre-race packet pickup is Wednesday, November 24th from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at the Oglesby Elks.
Limited race day registration is available from 7:00am - 8:45am.
Start line will follow governor guidelines at that time. (Current plans are a single gun start at 9:00am)
Post race results available at Starved Rock Runners, Run Sign Up and Racing Expectations
Age groups awards Male/Female: 9 and under, 10-12, 13-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
$5.00 discount for all Starved Rock Runner Club members (applied automatically at checkout)
Kids fun run!!! 12 and under fun run at 10:15am - Free of charge with a goodie bag for all participants (must sign waiver)
Family discount MAIL IN ONLY)! 4 from the same address $90.00, with $20.00 each additional participant.

General:

Participants are required to be completely self-sufficient.

Registration:

Participants are encouraged to register online in advance.
Pickup of your race bib and fleece stocking hat prior to race day is strongly encouraged. Available at the Oglesby Elks on Wednesday, November 22nd from 4:00pm - 7:00pm.
On Course:

It is your responsibility to know the course, and run it safely.
Except for passing, participants should always remain on the far side of the roadway.
Participants passing one another on the course must adhere to “no drafting” rules which include being no closer than 10 feet behind or in front of, or 6 feet beside other competitors at any time. Before passing, participants must be sure they can safely remain 10 feet behind and then 10 feet in front of the participant being overtaken before merging back to the side of the roadway.
Finish Line:

Self-serve water and refreshments will be available at the finish line.
Results:

Results will be updated throughout the event at Starved Rock Runners, Run Sign Up and Racing Expectations.
Parking:

Parking is available on the East and West side of the Elks.
Paper Applications Available

Available at www.StarvedRockRunners.org
Please mail paper applications to: Often Running: 206 S. Linden, Normal, IL 61761
Changes due to COVID: (if anything changes, updates will be sent via email)

Thank you for your consideration and support. We are looking forward to a great event!
No refunds. If the event is canceled we appreciate your donation.

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