08/12/09 Kids’ Pre-Parade Run
- 50 yard run/walk for those 3 & under
- 400 meters (one lap)
- 100 meters
- Check for relay interest?
- 200 meters
07/25/09 Springfield TriFest 2009
July 16, 2009 by admin
Filed under 2009, Uncategorized
The Fourth Annual Springfield Tri Fest kicks off Saturday, July 25 with Dew the Tri for Kids and continues on Sunday, July 26 with the Stoneman sprint triathlon and Iron Abe, intermediate distance triathlon.
Visit SpringfieldTriFest.com for all the details
The Dew the Tri for Kids is the first event of the Springfield Tri Fest and starts July 25, 2009 at 10am. This event for children aged 5 to 13 is called . This wonderful event for kids starts with a 100 yard swim inside Nelson Center at Lincoln Park. The kids then bike 1.1 mile inside the Park followed by a 1000 yard run. An awards ceremony for boys and girls will follow after the last runner crosses the finish line. Age groups are 5-7, 8-9, 10-11, and 12-13 for boys and girls. Teams can compete with three kids per team. [register] [more info]
The Iron Abe Triathlon (an intermediate course triathlon) will start at 7:30 am on July 26, 2009 at Lake Springfield. Participants will swim 9/10 of a mile in the lake and then bike 24.8 miles on rolling prairie. Runners then embark on a 6.2 mile run. An awards ceremony will follow after the last runner crosses the finish line. [register] [more info]
The Stoneman Sprint Triathlon will start at 8 am on July 26, 2009. Stoneman participants will swim 500 yards in the lake and then bike 12 miles on rolling prairie. Runners will then follow a 3.1 mile course. An awards ceremony will follow after the last runner crosses the finish line. The Stoneman Sprint Triathlon is a qualifier for the Illinois Senior Olympics. [register] [more info]
Bill Winberg is the executive director for the Springfield Tri Fest. He can be reached at 217-414-5567 or email Bill
08/15/09 – Abraham Lincoln Triathlon Series
The Abraham Lincoln Triathlon Series will be celebrating the 200th birthday of President Lincoln as part of the activities endorsed by the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.
August 15, 2009 - Stovepipe Sprint Triathlon, 7:30 a.m. start
600-yard private lake swim, 18-mile bike, 4.4-mile run thru New Salem
August 15, 2009 - Railsplitter Intermediate Triathlon, 7:00 a.m. start
1-mile private lake swim, 36-mile bike thru Panther Creek Park, 7-mile run thru New Salem pioneer village
Director: Steve O’Connor at steveoc@uiuc.edu or call Bill at 414-5567
By participating in these events, racers will not only race in the footsteps of Abraham Lincoln they can become part of the bicentennial celebration and Lincoln legacy.
09/12/09 Memorial 5K Transplant Run/Walk
Memorial Medical Center’s Transplant Services holds an annual 5K Run/Walk to raise funds to benefit our Transplant Patient Assistance Fund.
This fund is utilized throughout the year to assist patients with emergent needs. The fund assists patients with:
- Transportation expenses involved with doctor visits
- Lodging needs for patients and their family members during pre-transplant workup, the period immediately following transplant surgery and during periods of treatment for rejection
- Prescription Medication Costs and/or Co-Pays
- Emergency Disaster Relief (i.e., home fire)
Approximately 200 community members participated in the 2008 Transplant 5K Run/Walk. Many of these members included transplant recipients, living donors and families of deceased donors. This event is a wonderful opportunity for patients and donor families to come together and share their stories. Speaking with others who have experienced the gift of a transplant is very healing for many donor families. It also allows them to truly see how their loved one’s choice to donate has benefited so others.
Memorial Medical Center’s Transplant Services Department raised $14,000 at the 2008 Transplant 5K Run/Walk for the Transplant Patient Assistance Fund. This was made possible by generous donations from sponsors, local businesses, members of the community and most importantly, our patients.
Receiving a transplant is a precious gift, and the Transplant Team at Memorial Medical Center is dedicated to helping recipients maintain a healthy, transplanted organ. Because of our dedication to our patients, we are proud to have a Patient Assistance Fund to help those with emergent needs.
Join us Saturday, September 12, in Springfield’s Washington Park for the 2009 Run/Walk.
[Website] [Download Race Application]
09/13/09 Second Annual SportsCare’s Women’s Biathlon
Ladies, check out the Second Annual SportsCare’s Women’s Biathlon
Time/Date: 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13
Location: Koke Mill Medical Center, Koke Mill and Old Jacksonville Roads
Cost: Varies from $25 to $45. Race as an individual or part of a relay team.
The SportsCare’s Women’s Biathlon is a great event for seasoned or first-time multisport athletes. Race starts with a 20-kilometer bike ride, followed by a 5K run women. Don’t want to do both? A relay option is offered — one team member rides, the other runs. This event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon.
For more info: (217) 862-0444 or visit sportscarewomensbiathlon.com
