Monthly Race Calendar

The 3rd Annual Defender Dash 5K/Fun Run & Pancake Breakfast (new this year) will be held on Saturday, October 21st. Fun Run (1/4 mile untimed run) begins at 8:30am and 5K begins at 9:00am. An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast is included with registration this year. We will be serving from 7:30am-10:30am. Breakfast only (no race) tickets will be available for purchase by emailing jseaton@stmichael-streator.org.

Runners will take to the streets of Naperville on Sunday, October 22, 2017 for the Healthy Driven Naperville Half Marathon & 5K! Race amenities include Start, Finish and Race Village areas near the heart of downtown Naperville, a course that offers half marathon runners a tour of central Naperville, post race food amenities, and a unique post race celebration experience in downtown Naperville! Save $5 on a half marathon or 5K race entry w/code RC-STARVEDROCK-SAVE-5 (valid through 9/30/17)

Runners of all abilities are invited.
Group meets between 6:00-6:15 PM. Runners take off at 6:15 PM.
Group meets at Lock 14 on the I & M Canal, LaSalle
Length of runs vary. Runs are on the towpath.
Lock 14 is located off of Route 351 in LaSalle. Entrance to parking near Lock 14 is just North of ShippingsPort Bridge connecting LaSalle and Oglesby.

Flat, fast and accurate course. Also includes a 1 mile walk. Water at 1 mile and 2 mile. Refreshments at finish, including breakfast bars, fruit and beverages plus one ‘adult’ drink ticket. More substantial post-race food available at cost. Check-in and late registration from 7:30am – 8:45am at Banana’s. Proceeds go all to IVC highschool bands program. Unique Awards: top three overall male and female. First place in each age group. 10 & under, then 5 year groups up to 70 & over. Both male and female. In addition: best costume both kids and adults. Beat the Celebrity Ghost Runner (this year it is Jenelle Deatherage) for bragging rights and be entered into a prize drawing. Entry fee: $20 thru midnight Oct. 1. $30 after Oct. 1. Families for $60 (max 5 persons). To receive a shirt, need entry postmarked by Oct. 15. For more info contact race director Tara Morr at tlwmorr@gmail.com website: www.ghostchase.org

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The event is held at the school and has a 5K distance set up, clearly marked through out the Ladd community. Registration is 8-8:45 am the day of the race. Entry fee is $25 ages 14 and up. The fee is reduced to $20 if registered by October 18, 2017. Entry fee is $10 ages 13 and under. To receive a t-shirt you must be pre-registered. There will be awards for the top Male and top Female runner in their age group. 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older. Best youth and adult costume prizes will also be awarded. The race is timed by Starved Rock Runners. The course is flat utilizing residential streets with police traffic control. Water, restrooms and refreshments will be available. Donations accepted. This is a fundraiser for the Ladd Community Education and Enrichment Foundation to benefit the students of the Ladd CCSD#94.

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All runners will start at 10:00AM this year.

SRRL Crcuit Race.  Race starts at LaSalle Peru High School in LaSalle, Illinois, ends in Utica Illinois. Runners are bused from Utica to LaSalle. This 10 (6.2 miles) race should result in many fast times, as the course features a downhill slope for the first .75 mile streatch. Runners will then enter the I-M Canal Towpath and run the next 4.2 miles on a flat, unpaved surface featuring rock formations and autumn scenery. The race will finish on a paved street near the Waltham South Elementary School in Utica. Split times will be called out at each mile along the course. Two water stations will be available with ambulance crews covering the entire course (the course has been measured by SRRL using Clain-Jones Counter Method. Certification with USATF).

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This event has previously been held on the 3rd Sat. in June for the past 6 years. Due to heat concerns we are trying the Fall season this year! This is a 5K Walk/Run, Family friendly event, rain or shine. Race starts at 9:00 am, registration starts at 7:30 at the west entrance of the school (1000 Paul St., Ottawa). Race course incorporates parts of Ottawa’s beautiful River Walk and the I & M Canal. Walkers and racers of all ages are welcome. Free tots race (ages 2-8) at 8:30 am. Time and finish line provided by Starved Rock Runners, medals awarded to top 3 in 13 age groups, T-shirts guaranteed to all pre-registered participants. $20 fee by Nov. 3rd, $25 fee after Nov. 3rd. Water, restrooms and refreshments available. This event is a fundraiser for the Marquette Academy High School Cross Country and Track Programs. Thank you for your support!

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Board meetings are open to all members. Plan to attend!!!

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The 3 Mile Run is a Starved Rock Runners, Ltd. Circuit Race. The Oglesby 3 Mile Turkey Trot, begins and ends at Holy Family School, 336 Alice Ave., Oglesby, IL 61348.

Race starts at 9:00AM sharp, regardless of weather.

Registration and packet pick up available Wednesday night from 4:30-6:30 at Holy Family School. Credit and debit Cards accepted. Race Day packet pickup will be from 7:00-8:30AM.

Entry fee is $21.00, $25.00 on Race Day. Family Special (4 or more from immediate family, in the same household, mailed in one envelope, Mail-In ONLY), $60.00.

Free Miller Lite Beer after race (Must be 21 years of age with an ID). Must have wristband-pick-up at registration). Free soda after the race. Free Thanksgiving Dressing after the race. Free cap guaranteed to FIRST 1,000 entrants.

Race is chip timed. No chip, no time!

Awards: Turkey and Plaque to Male and Female Masters and Male & Female Champions.

For further race information, contact John Steele by phone or email listed or contact Mitchell Hobbs at 309-452-7749.

Distance: 3 miles

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