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Event Series Women’s Running Clinic

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.

Event Series Women’s Running Clinic

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.

Event Series Women’s Running Clinic

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.

Autumn on Parade 5k & Fun Run

USATF Certification IL22030NM
Early Bib/Shirt Pickup: Saturday, Oct 7th from 2-4 pm at Etnyre School Gym
Race Day Pickup: 7-8 am Blackhawk Center

Race Day Registration:
7-8 am Blackhawk Center

Starting Location:
Oregon High School Football Field/ Blackhawk Dr.

Starting Times:
8:15 am Fun Walk/Run ~ 8:30 am 5K
Course Layout:
www.autumnonparade.org

Race Feature:
Fast course, It’s Race Time timing, water station, traffic control, postrace refreshments, postrace stretching and massages, music

Awards
Awards for overall Male, Female, Age Divisions & Corporate Challenge Winners. First three places in each are division, male & female (Overall winners do not receive age group awards)
Age Divisions:
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+

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.

Heartland Haunted Harvest 5K and Kids Fun Run

The 10th Annual Heartland Haunted Harvest 5K and Kids Fun Run will be held on Sunday, October 29 starting at noon. Costumes aren't required, but awards will be given to the best-dressed.

There are three options to participate: individual, teams (of 3 or more) or 1-mile Kids Fun Run

After the race, participants will be invited to an after-party with food trucks, music, and refreshments for an afternoon of family fun with the Heartland Hawks. There will also be a bounce house, trunk-or-treat and face-painting for kids!

Register before October 1 and you are guaranteed a tech t-shirt. Medals for the top three runners in each male and female age group: 11-14, 15-18, 19-22, 23-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

For more information: bit.ly/Heartland5K

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.

45th Oglesby Turkey Trot

Oglesby Elk's Lodge 800 E Walnut, Oglesby, IL, United States

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.

Santas On The Run VIII

Whether you are looking for a serious 5K race, or just a fun holiday event to burn some of the Turkey Day calories, Santas On The Run is an event … READ MORE >

Lori’s Walleye Run 5K

Race course is an out and back with rolling hills on paved city streets. Course will be well marked with Marshals on the course at every turn.
Course starts and finishes in parking lot at Hall High School. Certified distance, chip timed, traffic
control, computerized race results with results posted on Starved Rock Runners web site,. There will
A long sleeve uni-sex T-shirt is guaranteed only to pre-registered participants (registered by 3/11/24).
Race day registration/packet pick up is available from 7:30AM until 8:30AM at Hall High School,
800 W. Erie St., Spring Valley.
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 Spring Valley. 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 and over. Awards ceremony will be held inside after the race.

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