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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
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 $25.00, $27.00 on Race Day. Family Special (4 in one family, mailed in one envelope, Mail-In ONLY), $75.00. Each additional family member is $15.00.
Free 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 900 entrants.
Race is chip timed. No chip, no time!
Awards: Plaque to Male and Female Champions. First three Male & Female finishers will receive a plaque. Awards to top five male and female finishers in age division.
For further race information, contact John Steele by phone or email listed or contact Mitchell Hobbs at 309-452-7749.
Distance: 3 miles
Click for Printable registration form
Santas On The Run benefits the Hall Township Food Pantry. You can run this 5K for time, or you can do it partake in the Holiday spirit. Preregistration includes your choice of a Red: Long Sleeve T-Shirt, a crew sweatshirt or hoodie, a Santa Hat and Beard. All participants are encouraged to wear their hat and beard (and bells if you have them) in the run/walk, but it is not mandated.
There will be water stops at approximately 1 & 2 miles, that will also include Holiday treats (cookies and candy).
The race will start and end in the parking lot of John F. Kennedy School (800 N. Richards, Spring Valley). The course is accurately measured and will be on paved city streets. The course is mostly flat with a few gentle uphills (in the 5K). Traffic control will be posted at all intersections to keep participants safe. Split times available at every mile.
The race will be electronically timed with results to be posted on the Starved Rock Runners web site.
As an added bonus, for each two non-perishable item an entrant brings to donate to the food pantry, their names will be entered into a raffle to be held after the race, with chances to win gift certificates and prizes from race sponsors.The more items you donate, the better your chances of winning (watch the web site as the list of potential winnings grows).
Awards will be given to the overall Male and Female finishers, as well as the top three finishers (Male and Female), 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 and 70 and over.
Packet pick up and race day registration will be available from 8:30AM until 9:30AM at John F Kennedy School. Day of registration is not guaranteed a shirt.
The first 450 to sign up will also get BONUS SWAG. We’re checking to see what kind of great deals we can get so the value of our swag is always worth more than the registrations. Follow this web page and follow us on Facebook to keep up to date.
The Winter Iowa Senior Games is an Olympic-style sports festival for men and women who are at least 50 years of age. The indoor track & field meet will be held on Saturday, December 14 at the PepsiCo Center on Augustana’s campus in Rock Island. Several running events are offered, including a race walk, and standing long jump, high jump, and shot put are offered for field events. Registration will open October 1, 2019 at a cost of $30.00 for the early registration deadline. After November 11, the registration fee will be a total of $35.00 for the final registration deadline.
Want to start on your running goals for the New Year? Of course you do – the beginning of the year inspires all of us to dream big and set goals. What better way to do it than with like-minded people? We’re going to make it even easier for you by scheduling the run at 10:30 am so you can fully recover from your activities the night before. The 5k length will also be achievable – after all – half of the distance is downhill! 🙂
To sweeten the deal we will be providing gloves to the first 50 registrants!
Don’t procrastinate – sign up today and join us on New Year’s Day!
Hot chocolate and cookies at the finish line. Brunch afterwards at a place to be determined.
Same day packet pick up from 9:15am – 10:15am, Tower Park, Peoria Heights
Trophies for:
Best Overall Male and Female run time – under 50 and Best Overall Male and Female run time – 50 and over
Awards will be presented as you cross the finish line
Timeframe:
Jan 1, 2020 – 9:15am – 10:15am
Packet Pickup/Same Day Registration – Tower Park, Peoria Heights, IL. 61616
Jan 1, 2020 – 10:30am
Race Start
Jan 1, 2020 – 11:30am
Meet for brunch at a place to be determined
The 25th Annual Illinois’ Version FAT ASS 50, 50 Kilometer Run.
Start and finish at Putnam County Jr. High School. The beautifully scenic, slightly rolling course is a one mile loop to the East followed by three out and back runs of 10 miles. Come and run as much or as little as you want! There is limited Aid. Showers are available. Pizza following the run.
No FEES, No AWARDS, No WHIMPS!!!
Start is located of IL Route 89, 1.5 miles South of the Village of McNabb and .5 miles West on Putnam County Road 350N.
