The Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend, a 3-day running event in the Big 10 community of Champaign-Urbana & Savoy, starts on Thursday, April 23 at 7:30 pm with the Mile. The 5K takes place at 7:30 pm on Friday, April 24. The marathon, half marathon, and 10K take place on Saturday, April 25, starting at 7:33 a.m. The youth run is also on Saturday, at 3:00 pm. All events except the Mile event finish at the 50 yard-line of Gies Memorial Stadium. The Health & Fitness Expo/Packet Pickup takes place at the Activities and Recreation Center, 201 E. Peabody, Champaign, on Thursday, April 23, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Friday, April 24 from 10:00 to 7:00 pm. All entrants receive a drawstring backpack. Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and youth run entrants receive a unique race shirt, and Mile entrants receive a 16-ounce silicone cup. All finishers receive a unique finisher medal, with I-Challenge entrants receiving bonus medals. All events, except the youth run, award three deep awards in 5-year age groups. Plentiful postrace food is served in the Great West Hall of the Stadium. Street Fests on Friday night and Saturday morning take place right outside the Stadium on Kirby Ave, with live music and other activities. Check out this map for parking option and other important venue info:
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