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Disclaimer: Race information for the calendar is provided to Starved Rock Runners, Ltd from several sources. Because we can not guarantee the accuracy of this information, we encourage you to confirm all details with the race contacts provided.
To include your event on the SRR Ltd. calendar, go to the “EXTRAS” tab, click on the “SUBMIT YOUR RACE” button. Thee will be a link to printable instructions on how to submit your race. Once the race has been submitted, please email your pdf race registration form to: info@starvedrockrunners.org
Healthy Kids Running Series is a 5 week non-profit
designed to get kids ages 2-14 active. Races are held Sundays (with the exception of Easter) from 4-5pm.
Distances are as follows:
Pre-k 2/3- 50 yards
Pre-k 4/5 – 75 yards
K&1- 1/4 mile
2&3- 1/2 mile
4&5- 1 mile
6-8- 1 mile
The top boy and girl in each age group receives a trophy and each runner receives a finishers medal, t-shirt, and race bag. Packet pickup is tbd please refer to our Facebook page (Healthy Kids Running Series- Bureau County IL)for announcements. Parents are required to stay on premises and no pets allowed. Register by March 17 to guarantee shirt size by following the link below.
Healthy Kids Running Series is a 5 week non-profit
designed to get kids ages 2-14 active. Races are held Sundays (with the exception of Easter) from 4-5pm.
Distances are as follows:
Pre-k 2/3- 50 yards
Pre-k 4/5 – 75 yards
K&1- 1/4 mile
2&3- 1/2 mile
4&5- 1 mile
6-8- 1 mile
The top boy and girl in each age group receives a trophy and each runner receives a finishers medal, t-shirt, and race bag. Packet pickup is tbd please refer to our Facebook page (Healthy Kids Running Series- Bureau County IL)for announcements. Parents are required to stay on premises and no pets allowed. Register by March 17 to guarantee shirt size by following the link below.
Workouts vary from weeks to week. Groups of different ability levels do different workouts. Meet in the parking lot of Lock 14. The advanced group does a 2 mile warm-up run to Split Rock, performs the scheduled workout for the week (generally intervals), and then does a 2 mile cool down run back to the parking lot. Work out can be up to 8 miles total. Other groups and individuals may do workouts of as little as 2 miles total with some walkers.
Trail is paved for the first mile, and packed gravel for the rest of the distance.
Have questions, email: info@starvedrockrunnrs.org
An event for all interest levels and ages! The Infinity Run & Family Event features a USATF, chip-timed 5k with a flat, down and back course route, two water stations, and medals for top three finishers as well as top three finishers in each age bracket. Other activities include a 1 mile family run/walk, a free children’s fun zone with games and prizes, music, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, a food truck, and more. Following the 5k is an “after hours” event at The Chana Tap Bar & Grill featuring live music, cold beverages, and food.
All proceeds raised from this event support The Maggie & Amos Foundation. This nonprofit was established in memorial of Maggie and Amos Meyer, a mother and her 3-year old son, who tragically passed away during a house fire in October of 2016. Maggie was an avid runner, a fitness buff, and a special education teacher. The foundation supports classroom grants, community educational youth programs, and scholarships . To date, the foundation has provided over $16,000 in support to children’s education.
Online registration is available now and can be accessed at: https://infinityrun.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=8917 Starved Rock Runners can use the promo code: STARVEDROCK for a $3 discount on all of our 5k and 1 mile registration options. Packet pick-up is available 4/25/2019 between 2:30 and 7:00 at the race location, as well as the day of the race between 2:00 and 3:15. Online registration ends on 4/22/19, but walk-up registration is available up until 3:15 pm on race day. Registration includes a long-sleeved t-shirt, guaranteed for registrations made before April 5th. Hoodies are available for a slight upcharge.
Event opens at 3:00. 1 mile walk/run will begin at 3:30, followed by the 5k at 4:00. Medals will be presented as soon as each age group is fulfilled.
Please see our registration site for more information regarding this event.
Healthy Kids Running Series is a 5 week non-profit
designed to get kids ages 2-14 active. Races are held Sundays (with the exception of Easter) from 4-5pm.
Distances are as follows:
Pre-k 2/3- 50 yards
Pre-k 4/5 – 75 yards
K&1- 1/4 mile
2&3- 1/2 mile
4&5- 1 mile
6-8- 1 mile
The top boy and girl in each age group receives a trophy and each runner receives a finishers medal, t-shirt, and race bag. Packet pickup is tbd please refer to our Facebook page (Healthy Kids Running Series- Bureau County IL)for announcements. Parents are required to stay on premises and no pets allowed. Register by March 17 to guarantee shirt size by following the link below.
Workouts vary from weeks to week. Groups of different ability levels do different workouts. Meet in the parking lot of Lock 14. The advanced group does a 2 mile warm-up run to Split Rock, performs the scheduled workout for the week (generally intervals), and then does a 2 mile cool down run back to the parking lot. Work out can be up to 8 miles total. Other groups and individuals may do workouts of as little as 2 miles total with some walkers.
Trail is paved for the first mile, and packed gravel for the rest of the distance.
Have questions, email: info@starvedrockrunnrs.org
COME JOIN US !!! Enjoy a 5K course that is a fast, all terrain trail that circles the lake. The property is well maintained, established grass trails through wooded and prairie lots. The course will be well marked and equipped with water stations at miles 1 & 2.
We also have an alternate 1 mile “Fun Walk” that goes around Lake Mendota for those who would like a shorter distance and easier course. There are activities for the kids to enjoy along the Fun Walk.
All proceeds go to fund scholarships for graduating seniors from Mendota Township High School.
5K and Fun Walk both start at 10:00 a.m.
AWARDS: 5K, overall male/female and top 3 in each age category (male/female)13 & under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64 and 65+
T-SHIRTS given out until supply runs out, we have order lots!
REGISTRATION/ENTRY: Everyone on the 5K must be fully registered, $20 in advance, $25 walk-up registrations. People 11 and over must be fully registered for the Fun Walk, 10 and under are free for the Fun Walk.
GO TO: www.thankdank.org to register on-line or download a registration form to mail in. On-line registration cut of is May 1st so hurry and REGISTER TODAY!!
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE PRE-REGISTERED – Packet pick up will be Saturday, May 4th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 106 6th Street, Mendota, IL 61342
There will be restroom facilities on site.
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED AFTER THE RACE WHILE WE WAIT FOR ALL TO FINISH. THE AWARDS CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RACE, AWARDING THE MEDALS TO THE WINNERS.
Thank you to everyone for your support !!!
Healthy Kids Running Series is a 5 week non-profit
designed to get kids ages 2-14 active. Races are held Sundays (with the exception of Easter) from 4-5pm.
Distances are as follows:
Pre-k 2/3- 50 yards
Pre-k 4/5 – 75 yards
K&1- 1/4 mile
2&3- 1/2 mile
4&5- 1 mile
6-8- 1 mile
The top boy and girl in each age group receives a trophy and each runner receives a finishers medal, t-shirt, and race bag. Packet pickup is tbd please refer to our Facebook page (Healthy Kids Running Series- Bureau County IL)for announcements. Parents are required to stay on premises and no pets allowed. Register by March 17 to guarantee shirt size by following the link below.
Every Monday starting May 6 thru May 20th and Tuesday May 28th.
Meet at Baker’s Lake in Peru on the west side and meet new friends and runners who will work with you at your leve of fitness to help yo reach your goal.
This is a FREE mini clinic. There are no registration forms, No obligations.
The mini-clinic is a perfect way to get a jump start for the beginning runner who plans to continue to run by joining the Women’s Running Clinic that starts with a registration night May 21, 6:00PM at the Peru YMCA.
