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Women’s Running Clinic

The 14th Annual Women's Clinic is a clinic for women. The Clinic is held every Monday night at 6:00PM from June 5th through August 14th (no clinic on July 3rd).
The goals of the clinic are to improve motivation; promote health, fitness and self confidence through unique training for women by women.
Registration includes a free moisture wicking clinic T-Shirt and a chance to win a FREE entry into the Boo Milby 5K on August 19th.
The Clinic coincides with the Starved Rock Runners Kids Running Clinic (held at Baker Lake a few blocks away).
Registration is $15.00before June first and $20.00 after June 1st for members.
Non-members are $20.00 before June 1st, $25.00 after June 1st.

Race with your Heart

Join us for a leisurely 1.5 mile walk on a flat surface around Eureka Lake or enter into one of our two challenging and competitive races. Both race courses are beautiful; going through the woodlands along Eureka Lake. The 10K also has a short loop in a nearby quiet neighborhood. Both 5K and 10K distance available. Course is mostly flat with a couple of significant hills one of which ascends Eureka Lake dam and near the finish line. There is an additional hill for the 10K runners ascending to the neighborhood.

Pre-register by May 10 for $25 and be guaranteed an official race t-shirt, or sign up until race time for $30. $50 gift certificate to male and female overall race winners plus medallions awarded to top three male and female finishers in every age grouping. We will have raffles, free pancake and sausage breakfast with fruit (breakfast is for EVERYONE in attendance) along with a family-friendly post-race celebration! So plan to participate or bring your cheering section as everyone goes home a winner because it supports the Heartline and Heart House mission.

Details:

Early packet pickup available Friday evening, June 9 from 6:00 -7:00 pm at the Heart House (300 Reagan Drive, Eureka)

Same Day Registration and Packet pickup beginning at 6:15 am Saturday, June 10 at the Lake Pavilion

5K & 10K begin promptly at 7:30 am

1.5 Mile walk begins at 7:45 am

After Party begins at approximately 8:30 with a FREE Pancake and Sausage breakfast. Everyone in attendance is welcome to the after party and breakfast.

Recurring

Kid’s Running Clinic

The Clinic is every Monday from June 12th thru August 14th. The age range of the Clinic is 6 to 15. Kid's with advance skills will be placed according to their ability. Clinic participants will receive an event T-Shirt. The clinic will teach stretching and warm-up techniques, as well as running instruction. Participants that complete a minimum of 5 clinic sessions will receive a FREE entry into the Boo Milby 5K that is the week after the clinic ends (August 19th). The Clinic is designed to build self confidence, improve running stamina, and is a great start to a lifetime of fitness

Recurring

Women’s Running Clinic

The 14th Annual Women's Clinic is a clinic for women. The Clinic is held every Monday night at 6:00PM from June 5th through August 14th (no clinic on July 3rd).
The goals of the clinic are to improve motivation; promote health, fitness and self confidence through unique training for women by women.
Registration includes a free moisture wicking clinic T-Shirt and a chance to win a FREE entry into the Boo Milby 5K on August 19th.
The Clinic coincides with the Starved Rock Runners Kids Running Clinic (held at Baker Lake a few blocks away).
Registration is $15.00before June first and $20.00 after June 1st for members.
Non-members are $20.00 before June 1st, $25.00 after June 1st.

Run the Plank 5K

Run the Plank (To Support the Pirate Cross Country Team)

Runners and walkers are welcome to tackle the course. The course starts at Ottawa High School, runs through the scenic river walk, I&M Canal and winds the east side to finish back at Ottawa High School. Distance will be measured but not certified due to pending construction on Green Street (3.1 miles). Chip timed by Racing Expectations with LIVE results. Age groups for medals will be determined on number of entrants registered. All pre-registered participants receive a Pirate Plank Key Chain Medal and t-shirt. Water stations and post race nutrition, including "Run the Plank" cookies will be provided.

Race day registration / packet pick-up @ 8:00am at the north lot across from the high school.
Race start time @ 9:00am

Additional donations can be made to the Ottawa Cross Country team on the registration website.

Cost = $25

We will Run The Plank rain or shine. In the event of cancelation due to extreme weather there will not be a make up date.

Recurring

Kid’s Running Clinic

The Clinic is every Monday from June 12th thru August 14th. The age range of the Clinic is 6 to 15. Kid's with advance skills will be placed according to their ability. Clinic participants will receive an event T-Shirt. The clinic will teach stretching and warm-up techniques, as well as running instruction. Participants that complete a minimum of 5 clinic sessions will receive a FREE entry into the Boo Milby 5K that is the week after the clinic ends (August 19th). The Clinic is designed to build self confidence, improve running stamina, and is a great start to a lifetime of fitness

Recurring

Women’s Running Clinic

The 14th Annual Women's Clinic is a clinic for women. The Clinic is held every Monday night at 6:00PM from June 5th through August 14th (no clinic on July 3rd).
The goals of the clinic are to improve motivation; promote health, fitness and self confidence through unique training for women by women.
Registration includes a free moisture wicking clinic T-Shirt and a chance to win a FREE entry into the Boo Milby 5K on August 19th.
The Clinic coincides with the Starved Rock Runners Kids Running Clinic (held at Baker Lake a few blocks away).
Registration is $15.00before June first and $20.00 after June 1st for members.
Non-members are $20.00 before June 1st, $25.00 after June 1st.

Celebrate La Salle 5K Run/Walk

A fun race through the City of La Salle whilst during the City's biggest party of the year, Celebrate La Salle. Stop over to the celebration before or after the race for music, food, fireworks, carnival and fun!

Male & Female Age Divisions:
13 & Under
14-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-70
70 & Over

Free beverage ticket for Celebrate La Salle to each participant.
Register before June 14 to be guaranteed a T-shirt.
Awards to the top three finishers in each age division and overalls
Check In: 6 p.m. City Hall, 745 2nd Street

Register online at runsignup.com.
Or fill out an application form and drop off or mail it to:

La Salle City Hall
ATTN: Celebrate La Salle 5K Director
745 2nd Street
La Salle, IL 61301

Recurring

Kid’s Running Clinic

The Clinic is every Monday from June 12th thru August 14th. The age range of the Clinic is 6 to 15. Kid's with advance skills will be placed according to their ability. Clinic participants will receive an event T-Shirt. The clinic will teach stretching and warm-up techniques, as well as running instruction. Participants that complete a minimum of 5 clinic sessions will receive a FREE entry into the Boo Milby 5K that is the week after the clinic ends (August 19th). The Clinic is designed to build self confidence, improve running stamina, and is a great start to a lifetime of fitness

Recurring

Women’s Running Clinic

The 14th Annual Women's Clinic is a clinic for women. The Clinic is held every Monday night at 6:00PM from June 5th through August 14th (no clinic on July 3rd).
The goals of the clinic are to improve motivation; promote health, fitness and self confidence through unique training for women by women.
Registration includes a free moisture wicking clinic T-Shirt and a chance to win a FREE entry into the Boo Milby 5K on August 19th.
The Clinic coincides with the Starved Rock Runners Kids Running Clinic (held at Baker Lake a few blocks away).
Registration is $15.00before June first and $20.00 after June 1st for members.
Non-members are $20.00 before June 1st, $25.00 after June 1st.

Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS

Walnut 5K Run/Walk for ALS Saturday, July 1, 2023 8:00 a.m. 323 S, Main St., Walnut, Illinois

Starting line is in front of Bureau Valley Elementary Walnut Campus. Check in at park tent south of the school.

All proceeds will be donated to ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) research.

RACE FEATURES: 3.1 MILES, Accurately measured, Chip timing, Mile marker clocks, Aid Station, Traffic control, Refreshments, T-Shirts. Computerized results!

WALKERS ARE WELCOME & ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE!!

Check-In & Race Day Registration: 6:45-7:45 am, south of school at tent by park shelter. Please arrive early.

Entry Fee: $20.00 and guarantee t-shirt if received by Friday, June 23.

Make checks payable to Running Through ALS LTD. MAIL PAYMENT TO: Running Through ALS LTD PO Box 141 Walnut, IL 61376 EMAIL: walnut5kals@gmail.com Phone # 815-303-9348
Awards: Male & Female 1,2,3rd place trophies.

Trophies to first male & female Walnut finishers.

Medals to 1, 2, 3rd in 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 & over.

We will continue our Stroller / Wheel Chair Division!!!

Timing and results will be provided by Racing Expectations. Results will be posted after the race and online at: www.racingexpectations.com and www.starvedrockrunners.org. Awards will follow. No pets or bicycles allowed. In case of race cancellation (due to events beyond our control) we thank you for your donation.

Run For Glory 5K

Friendly and fast 5k, starting and finishing at City Park in Streator, and running through quiet neighborhoods. The course is a flat and fast out and back route, with two small hills. The 5k Run for Glory kicks off Streator's awesome 4th of July festivities and all proceeds go to the Streator 4th of July 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. Results will be posted at starvedrockrunners.org. Chip timing and results by Racing Expectations. Fun family event!

Genesis Firecracker Run

5K/10K Races -
7:30 A.M. - Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
• Start and finish lines are downtown East Moline (8th Street & 15th Avenue).
• Musical entertainment provided along the course.
• Electronic Tag-Timing by The End Result Company for precise and accurate results: www.TheEndResultCo.com
• 10K Course to have a split-time location at halfway
• Technical short sleeve tees to all participants-male and female sizes.
Size guaranteed if registered by June 15.
• On site printout of individual race results.
• Trophies to top (3) three places in each (5) five year age division.
• Clydesdale (males, 210 lbs+) and Athena (females, 165 lbs+) divisions in both 5K and 10K. Not eligible for age group awards.
• The 5K is flat and fast, while the 10K is hilly and challenging.
• "Fastest East Moliner" awards for first male and female.
• Guns ‘N’ Hoses Challenge - see below
• Costume Contest - Awards for best patriotic costumes.

Kiddie Run
8:45 A.M. – Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
• Kids ages 8 and under are encourage to participate.
• All participants will receive a commemorative finishers medal.
• This is a fun run, not timed, clock will be displayed.
• Out-N-Back Course.

IMEG Mile
9:15 A.M. – Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
• Presented by IMEG.
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies to males and females in each age division: 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12.
• All participants will receive a commemorative finishers medal.
• Out-N-Back Course.
• This event is chip-timed, clock will be displayed also.

Awards Ceremony
9:30 A.M. – Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
• Awards given in the following order 5K, 1 Mile, 10K. add Red Dress Division

Hospital Bed Race
10:00 A.M. – Tuesday, July 4th, 2023

Guns ‘N’ Hoses Challenge
• When registering you'll be asked to specify City/Dept/Team Name.
• G-n-H participants can enter either the 5K or 10K. A team's time will consist of averaging the 4 fastest times. Team members can enter either the 5K or 10K (if 10K we use half of your finish time).
• Teams comprised of current or retired members of QC area police and fire departments.
• Teams must have a 4 person minimum, police, fire, or combination.
• Times for each team will be combined by using the 4 fastest team finishers’ average times.
• Winning team will receive the traveling trophy to display at their dept/city hall.
• Each team member must submit an individual entry and specify which team (department) they represent.

Take The Quad Cities Challenge
• Register and finish any race in all three events of the Firecracker Run, Freedom Run, and Quad Cities Marathon to receive a commemorative "Quad Cities Challenge" gold coaster that is also a magnet!
• *No additional Fee for Challenge.
• *Finishers of the "Quad Cities Challenge" will receive their Challenge Coaster at the Quad Cities Marathon Expo.

Dog Days 5K

The Lake Run Club presents: Dog Days 5K. This race will take place on Saturday, July 8th, 2023, at 6 pm. This is race and awards are certified by the Starved Rock Circuit.
Yes! We have awards! The top male and female finishers, in addition to the top three finishers in each age group will get prizes.
Timing will be done by ItsRaceTime. For registration, head to itsracetime.com. The first 100 people who pre-register will get their own Doggone technical shirts! There is a limited number of race day t-shirts, so be sure to sign-up early!
As for packet pickup, come by Often Running shoe store on Friday, July 7 from 5-6pm. Race check-in will take place from 4:30 to 5:45pm near the Green Gables Bar and Grill.

Recurring

Kid’s Running Clinic

The Clinic is every Monday from June 12th thru August 14th. The age range of the Clinic is 6 to 15. Kid's with advance skills will be placed according to their ability. Clinic participants will receive an event T-Shirt. The clinic will teach stretching and warm-up techniques, as well as running instruction. Participants that complete a minimum of 5 clinic sessions will receive a FREE entry into the Boo Milby 5K that is the week after the clinic ends (August 19th). The Clinic is designed to build self confidence, improve running stamina, and is a great start to a lifetime of fitness

Recurring

Women’s Running Clinic

The 14th Annual Women's Clinic is a clinic for women. The Clinic is held every Monday night at 6:00PM from June 5th through August 14th (no clinic on July 3rd).
The goals of the clinic are to improve motivation; promote health, fitness and self confidence through unique training for women by women.
Registration includes a free moisture wicking clinic T-Shirt and a chance to win a FREE entry into the Boo Milby 5K on August 19th.
The Clinic coincides with the Starved Rock Runners Kids Running Clinic (held at Baker Lake a few blocks away).
Registration is $15.00before June first and $20.00 after June 1st for members.
Non-members are $20.00 before June 1st, $25.00 after June 1st.

Recurring

Kid’s Running Clinic

The Clinic is every Monday from June 12th thru August 14th. The age range of the Clinic is 6 to 15. Kid's with advance skills will be placed according to their ability. Clinic participants will receive an event T-Shirt. The clinic will teach stretching and warm-up techniques, as well as running instruction. Participants that complete a minimum of 5 clinic sessions will receive a FREE entry into the Boo Milby 5K that is the week after the clinic ends (August 19th). The Clinic is designed to build self confidence, improve running stamina, and is a great start to a lifetime of fitness

Recurring

Women’s Running Clinic

The 14th Annual Women's Clinic is a clinic for women. The Clinic is held every Monday night at 6:00PM from June 5th through August 14th (no clinic on July 3rd).
The goals of the clinic are to improve motivation; promote health, fitness and self confidence through unique training for women by women.
Registration includes a free moisture wicking clinic T-Shirt and a chance to win a FREE entry into the Boo Milby 5K on August 19th.
The Clinic coincides with the Starved Rock Runners Kids Running Clinic (held at Baker Lake a few blocks away).
Registration is $15.00before June first and $20.00 after June 1st for members.
Non-members are $20.00 before June 1st, $25.00 after June 1st.

Recurring

Kid’s Running Clinic

The Clinic is every Monday from June 12th thru August 14th. The age range of the Clinic is 6 to 15. Kid's with advance skills will be placed according to their ability. Clinic participants will receive an event T-Shirt. The clinic will teach stretching and warm-up techniques, as well as running instruction. Participants that complete a minimum of 5 clinic sessions will receive a FREE entry into the Boo Milby 5K that is the week after the clinic ends (August 19th). The Clinic is designed to build self confidence, improve running stamina, and is a great start to a lifetime of fitness

Recurring

Women’s Running Clinic

The 14th Annual Women's Clinic is a clinic for women. The Clinic is held every Monday night at 6:00PM from June 5th through August 14th (no clinic on July 3rd).
The goals of the clinic are to improve motivation; promote health, fitness and self confidence through unique training for women by women.
Registration includes a free moisture wicking clinic T-Shirt and a chance to win a FREE entry into the Boo Milby 5K on August 19th.
The Clinic coincides with the Starved Rock Runners Kids Running Clinic (held at Baker Lake a few blocks away).
Registration is $15.00before June first and $20.00 after June 1st for members.
Non-members are $20.00 before June 1st, $25.00 after June 1st.

Recurring

Kid’s Running Clinic

The Clinic is every Monday from June 12th thru August 14th. The age range of the Clinic is 6 to 15. Kid's with advance skills will be placed according to their ability. Clinic participants will receive an event T-Shirt. The clinic will teach stretching and warm-up techniques, as well as running instruction. Participants that complete a minimum of 5 clinic sessions will receive a FREE entry into the Boo Milby 5K that is the week after the clinic ends (August 19th). The Clinic is designed to build self confidence, improve running stamina, and is a great start to a lifetime of fitness

Recurring

Women’s Running Clinic

The 14th Annual Women's Clinic is a clinic for women. The Clinic is held every Monday night at 6:00PM from June 5th through August 14th (no clinic on July 3rd).
The goals of the clinic are to improve motivation; promote health, fitness and self confidence through unique training for women by women.
Registration includes a free moisture wicking clinic T-Shirt and a chance to win a FREE entry into the Boo Milby 5K on August 19th.
The Clinic coincides with the Starved Rock Runners Kids Running Clinic (held at Baker Lake a few blocks away).
Registration is $15.00before June first and $20.00 after June 1st for members.
Non-members are $20.00 before June 1st, $25.00 after June 1st.

Taste 5K

Course starts and finishes on the south side of Centennial Park in Peru, IL. Certified distance, chip timed, computerized race results with results posted on Starved Rock Runners web site.
There will be two water stops on the course. Traffic control.
Pre-registered participants will receive a uni-sex T-shirt.
Awards will be given to the overall male and female finishers, as well as the top three finishers in each of the following age groups: 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 and 57 and up.
Race day registration and packet pick up is available from 7:00AM until 7:45AM at Centennial Park.

2023 Evergreen Lake 5K & 1/4 Mile Fun Run

This race will be done this year by ItsRaceTime.
Sponsored by the LRC.
Hey runners! Come out on August 5th for a 5K race benefitting the McLean County Parks and Rec and the LRC. Participants will run a certified 5K along paved roads at Lake Evergreen.
There will be male and female overall winners; age groups awards will be done in five year age groups.
If you register by August 2, you will receive a tech shirt for race. There will be a limited number of shirts on race day.
For packet pickup, come by Often Running in Normal from 5-6 pm on August 4. On race day, packets will be available for pickup from 7-8 am.
Kids run for free in the Fun Run!

Recurring

Kid’s Running Clinic

The Clinic is every Monday from June 12th thru August 14th. The age range of the Clinic is 6 to 15. Kid's with advance skills will be placed according to their ability. Clinic participants will receive an event T-Shirt. The clinic will teach stretching and warm-up techniques, as well as running instruction. Participants that complete a minimum of 5 clinic sessions will receive a FREE entry into the Boo Milby 5K that is the week after the clinic ends (August 19th). The Clinic is designed to build self confidence, improve running stamina, and is a great start to a lifetime of fitness

Recurring

Women’s Running Clinic

The 14th Annual Women's Clinic is a clinic for women. The Clinic is held every Monday night at 6:00PM from June 5th through August 14th (no clinic on July 3rd).
The goals of the clinic are to improve motivation; promote health, fitness and self confidence through unique training for women by women.
Registration includes a free moisture wicking clinic T-Shirt and a chance to win a FREE entry into the Boo Milby 5K on August 19th.
The Clinic coincides with the Starved Rock Runners Kids Running Clinic (held at Baker Lake a few blocks away).
Registration is $15.00before June first and $20.00 after June 1st for members.
Non-members are $20.00 before June 1st, $25.00 after June 1st.

Mr. C’s 5k Run

Mr. C's Wenona 5k Run

The theme is High School Glory Days

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2023 AT 7:00 pm 

Wenona City Park pavilion, 213 S. Spruce St. Wenona, IL

Stay up to date on all race details: www.facebook.com/wenonadays5k

Recurring

Kid’s Running Clinic

The Clinic is every Monday from June 12th thru August 14th. The age range of the Clinic is 6 to 15. Kid's with advance skills will be placed according to their ability. Clinic participants will receive an event T-Shirt. The clinic will teach stretching and warm-up techniques, as well as running instruction. Participants that complete a minimum of 5 clinic sessions will receive a FREE entry into the Boo Milby 5K that is the week after the clinic ends (August 19th). The Clinic is designed to build self confidence, improve running stamina, and is a great start to a lifetime of fitness

Recurring

Women’s Running Clinic

The 14th Annual Women's Clinic is a clinic for women. The Clinic is held every Monday night at 6:00PM from June 5th through August 14th (no clinic on July 3rd).
The goals of the clinic are to improve motivation; promote health, fitness and self confidence through unique training for women by women.
Registration includes a free moisture wicking clinic T-Shirt and a chance to win a FREE entry into the Boo Milby 5K on August 19th.
The Clinic coincides with the Starved Rock Runners Kids Running Clinic (held at Baker Lake a few blocks away).
Registration is $15.00before June first and $20.00 after June 1st for members.
Non-members are $20.00 before June 1st, $25.00 after June 1st.

Watermelon Stampede

5K & 10K Muscatine Community YMCA; Run on city streets;
Equal awards to first place male and female in 5K and 10K run. Open, and Masters Division.
Open Division is age 39 and Under. Masters is 40 and Over.
Medals to first three places in each running category: 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 & Over
Watermelon to each age group winner.
Getmeregistered.com

Folty 5K Tonica Fest

The Folty 5K kicks off a weekend full of family fun at Tonica Fest 2023. After the race, participants may be interested in staying for the car show, bouncy houses for the kids, a parade, music and loads of food trucks!

T-shirts guaranteed if registered by Aug 14th and available to day-of registrants while supplies last

Packet Pick Up: Available from 7am to 8am at Village Hall, Tonica, IL

Awards: Overall male & female
Top Tonica male & female
Male & female age divisions (top 3 in each division)
** Overall winners are EXCLUDED from age group awards **

Age Groups: 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+

Course: Out and back course that begins and ends at Village Hall
Chip-timed by Racing Expectations with traffic control and water stops
USA Track and Field Certified
Restrooms and Refreshments available after the race

30th Annual Underground Railroad 5k

Join us for the 30th Annual Underground Railroad 5k! This race is held over Princeton's Homestead Weekend on Saturday, September 9th. You can pick-up your race packet early on Friday, September 8th, between 3pm-5:30pm, at the Bureau County Metro Center. Day of Registration and Packet pick-up will begin at 7am. The Kiddie Fun Run is at 8am, with the 5k race starting at 8:30am. Timing is done by Racing Expectations, with a Gun Start & Chip Finish. This 5k follows a nice out-and-back course, with a beautiful countryside view. There are 2 water stations located near the mile markers. Race shirts are guaranteed to all pre-registered participants. Available to Day-of registrants, while supplies last! We provide plenty of fruit and bagels, granola bars, and water before and after the race. Showers are available inside the BCMC. Awards will be given in the following categories:

Top Corporate Team
Largest Corporate Team

Overall Male & Female
Top Princeton Male & Female
Male & Female Age Divisions (Top 3 in each division):
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+

Rock and Run Mile for Mental Health & 5k

The Rock and Run Mile for Mental Health and 5k race, live music, art, and food truck event benefits mental health non-profits Hope for the Day, American Federation for Suicide Prevention, and Bigger than the trail. The 5k and 1 mile run are timed events. First 100 registrants receive a Rock and Run hoodie and Hope for the Day Bracelet. Age groups awards for teens, twenties, thirties, forties, fifties, sixties, and 70+. This is a professionally chip timed race.

Dwight Harvest Days 5K & 3K Fun Run/Walk

Saturday, September 23, 2023
Start time: 8:30 am
Race Day Registration: 7:00 am - 8:15 am
$25 received by 9-22-23
$30 race day registration
T-shirts only guaranteed if registered by 9/1/23
Packet pick up from 5-6:30 pm on Friday, September 22 at Dwight Economic Office 132 E. Main OR 7:00 - 8:15 am the morning of the race at Renfrew Park.

Awards:
Male top finisher
Female top finisher
Male Dwight resident top finisher
Female Dwight resident top finisher
Age groups both male and female (3 deep): 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
Race Course:

Chip timed (5K only)
The 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 and Field Certification #IL 12160JW

TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon

The TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon, a USATF Certified and Boston Qualifier course, captures the essence of our nation’s heartland with its consistent connection to the Mississippi River and Midwest charm. This fairly flat and fast course features some of the finest and most beautiful river views in the country.
Distances include:
Marathon
Marathon 5 person Relay
Half Marathon
5K
1 mille
Kids fun run

SATURDAY’S ACTIVITIES
7:30am: Yoga and stretching session, located in front of the Vibrant Arena at The Mark

8:00am: Fleet Feet Shake-Out Run, meet-up location is in front of the Vibrant Arena at The Mark with light refreshments to follow

9:00am to 5:00pm: Active Endeavors Health & Fitness Expo & Packet Pick-Up: 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL 61265
- 40+ Booths featuring health and fitness products and information.
- Official race merchandise sales.
- Race Registration for Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, 5K, 1 Mile Run & Walk, Pump N' Run.
- Race Registration for Happy Joe's Micromarathon Kids Races. Choose your distance: 1/4, 1/2 or 1 Mile Fun Run
- Packet Pick-Up
- Speakers throughout the day, check schedule below

10:00am: Rudy’s Tacos 1 Mile Walk/Run

9:00am to 5:00pm: Treadmill Hero's Pump N' Run for the 5K, half and full marathons on Sunday

12:00pm: Happy Joe's Kids Micro-Marathon

12:00pm to 3:00pm: Speaker’s Series begins at the expo -

Important note: there is no “day-of” packet pickup for the races on Sunday - you MUST pick up your packet, or have somebody else pick it up for you, during the expo on Saturday.

SUNDAY (RACE DAY) SCHEDULE
7:00am: Marathon, Half Marathon, and Relay Race Start Time near the John Deere Commons and Vibrant Arena at The Mark - don’t worry… just get yourself to that general area and you’ll be in the right place!

7:15am: 5K Start Time

When you finish: The post race party with chiropractic care, massages, music, food, drinks, a PR Bell, and more!

9:00am: Awards for Palmer 5k Run/Walk (Top 3 Overall M/F presented on main stage**)

9:00am: Awards for Treadmill Hero's 5k Run/Walk Pump ‘n Run (Top 3 Overall M/F presented on main stage**)

9:30am-1:30pm: Showers will be available at the YMCA Boat House by the river on 18th Street (next to Stoney Creek Inn). This is 1½ blocks east of the start/finish line. BYOT (Bring Your Own Towel) 9:30am- 1:30pm.

10:00am: Awards for Mel Foster Half Marathon (Top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 Local M/F, RRCA State Championship Awards M/F presented on main stage**)

10:00am: Awards for Treadmill Hero's Half Marathon Pump ‘n Run (Top 3 Overall M/F presented on main stage**)

11:00am: Awards for TBK Bank Marathon (Top 5 Overall M/F, Top 3 Masters M/F, Top 3 Local M/F, RRCA State Championship Awards M/F presented on main stage**)

11:00am: Awards for Treadmill Hero's Pump ‘n Run (Top 3 Overall, M/F presented on main stage**)

11:20am: Rock Valley Physical Therapy 5 Person Relay - Overall Fastest Team Award presented on main stage**

**ALL Age Division Awards can be picked up at the awards tent near Johnny’s Steakhouse. Cash prize winners are not eligible for age awards.

12th Annual Nik’s Home Run – 7K Run, 1.5 Mile Fun Walk, & Grammy’s Auction

On Saturday, October 14th, 2023, we’re holding our 12th Annual Nik’s Home Run event at Rockford Rivets Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd., Loves Park, IL. It’s a 7K Run, 1.5 Mile Fun Walk, Virtual 5K, and a display of Grammy’s Auction items available for online bids. The Stadium opens at 8:00 AM (FREE Admission). The 7K Run and Fun Walk start at 9:00 AM for those registered.

This is Nik’s Home Run 7th year on the Rockford Road Runners Circuit as a Certified USATF Race with chip-to-chip timing. Splits are announced at each mile marker. (Walkers are not timed.) Water and first aid stations are available. $100 goes to the overall male & female winners. Age group, team, and para-athlete winners will also be recognized. If dedicating your race to someone, bring a copy of their picture for our Dreaming Tree.

The Fun Walk is $25. The 7K Run is $35 until Oct 1st, then $40 after. All registrants will get an awesome Goodie SWAG Bag and a chance to win 2 Bears tickets. The first 200 registrants get a COOL event T-shirt. If you cannot join us, do the Virtual 5K for $25; you’ll receive all the SWAG plus a Finisher’s Pin. Register at https://www.classy.org/event/2023-niks-home-run-and-walk/e442077.

$100 cash prize for overall male & female 7K Runners. Awards also for top 7K male & female runners in each age division: 5-9, 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+. Awards for top 7K male & female para-athletes.

Team Prizes: Overall 5 Person Male Team, Female Team, Coed Team (having at least 2 female scores) Note: Top 4 times will be averaged.

Our Nik’s Wish (Aladdin’s type) Lamp will be there! This is a family friendly event; kids welcomed! All the Stadium facilities, including public restrooms, will be available, along with a terrific food stand. Come meet some of the young adult cancer warriors and their families. Music will play and you can even shop at the Team Store. The deeply moving closing ceremony will honor both the outstanding runners and courageous young adults that Nik’s Wish serves.

All proceeds benefit Nik’s Wish. The mission of Nik's Wish, The Nikolas Ritschel Foundation is to BRING HOPE & JOY to young adults (18-24), and their loved ones, fighting cancer. Nik's Wish is a 501(c)(3) charity.

Run the Path 10k

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. 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 7th, 2023. 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 7th 2023, $40 October 8th through race day. Members of the following clubs: Starved Rock Runners, Prairie State Road Runners, Springfield Road Runners, Lake Run Club and Illinois Valley Striders who register online will receive a $2 discount with coupon code.

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.

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