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River Bottom Country Runs for St. Jude 5k
June 1, 2024
Deer Creek, IL, 61733, US
River Bottom Country Runs for St Jude returns for our 7th Annual race on June 1, 2024 @ 7:00AM
It will feature a 5K, Half Marathon and two-person Half Marathon Relay that will test your strength and agility as you navigate central Illinois' finest farm country. These scenic runs start with a .25 mile hill and then flatten out for the remainder of the course. All races are out and back style ending downhill, making your last mile your fastest!
New for 2023: A water cannon for the Half Marathon course, courtesy of Goodfield Fire Department!
Prizes will be awarded to the top female and male per race. 5K Finishers will receive River Bottom Country Runs coozie, donuts, bananas and beer. (racers 21 years or older) Half Marathon and Half Marathon Relay Finishers will receive a finishers medal, coozie, donuts, bananas and beer. (racers 21 years or older)
Packet Pick-Up is RACE DAY ONLY starting at 6am.
All proceeds will benefit the world renowned St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St Jude has increased childhood cancer survival rates from 20% to over 80% in 60 years while freely sharing its research and findings with hospitals around the globe. Families never receive a bill from St Jude, because all a family should ever need to worry about is helping their child live.
Stay up to date with the latest information for this event and view course maps at: https://www.facebook.com/RiverBottomRuns/
The River Bottom Country Runs for St. Jude 5k, scheduled for June 1st, 2024, in Deer Creek, IL, is a community-focused event with a mission to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. While specific details about its historical origins are not provided, such races often stem from local efforts to contribute to this vital cause, building a tradition of community participation over time. Participants can anticipate a well-organized 5k race set in a rural Illinois landscape, designed for runners of all levels looking to make a difference. The terrain is expected to be characteristic of "river bottom country," suggesting a generally flat course with potential for some soft or uneven surfaces as runners navigate trails and rural roads. Conditions on June 1st in Illinois can vary, but participants should be prepared for potentially warm and humid weather. This race is notable for its charitable beneficiary, St. Jude, ensuring that every stride contributes to groundbreaking research and treatment for childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The event offers a scenic and impactful running experience that combines athletic endeavor with significant philanthropic purpose.
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