Area Racing

This is a free listing of races in and around the Springfield, Illinois area.  Please note that these races are not managed by the SRRC.  To have an area race posted, contact Len Rideout (217-483-8383 or len.rideout@gmail.com).

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1st Annual Kincaid Labor Day Race for Education
Date: Saturday,  September 4, 2010, 9:00 AM
Location: American Legion Parking Lot, Kincaid, IL
Description: 5K (3.1 Mile) Run/Walk
Course:
Directors/Contact: Tommy Watson, 217-827-8778, Mark Wolfe, 217-827-5543
Cost: $20 before 9/2, $25 day of race
Additional information: The “5K for PRE-K”.  First 50 entrants receive a T-shirt.
Online Links: Race Application

Tails to Trails 5K Fun Run and Walk
Date: Saturday,  September 11, 2010, 8:30 AM
Location: Farmdale Reservoir, East Peoria IL
Description: 5K Fun Run or Walk with your dog
Course: Trails of the Farmdale Reservoir
Director/Contact: Midwest Races
Cost: $35
Additional information: This event is a fund raiser for the Peoria Humane Society to benefit the animal at PAWS.
Online Links: Race website

SportsCare Women’s Biathlon
Date: Sunday,  September 12, 2010
Location: Memorial Hospital’s Koke Mill Medical Center, Springfield, IL
Description: 20K Bike Ride and 5K Run/Walk
Course:
Director/Contact: SportsCare Memorial Health System
Cost: $30
Additional information:
Online Links: Race website

Heartland Half Marathon and 5K
Date: Sunday,  September 12, 2010, 7:30 AM (new start time)
Location: Effingham, IL
Description: 13.1 Mile & 5K (3.1 Mile) Race. 5K Walk.
Course:
Director/Contact:
Cost: $40 for 13.1 Mile Race. $20 for 5K Race/Walk.
Additional information:
Online Links: Race website

Harvest Fest 5K Run/Walk
Date: Saturday,  September 18, 2010, 8:00 AM .
Location: Petersburg, IL
Description: 5K (3.1 Mile) Race.
Course:
Director/Contact: Erika Blauvelt,  217-303-4199
Cost: $17
Additional information: Drawing for a Garmin 305 GPS after race!  Must be present to win.
Online Links: Registration

Auburn United Methodist Church 5K
Date: Saturday,  September 18, 2010, 7:30 AM .
Location: Auburn, IL
Description: 5K (3.1 Mile) Race. Fun run/walk.
Course:
Director/Contact: Steve O’Dell at 217-306-2149
Cost: $18 before 9/4/10
Additional information: “1st Annual”.
Online Links: Race Application

Kidney/Pancreas Transplant 5K
Date: Saturday,  September 18, 2010, 8:00 AM .
Location: Picnic Pavilion, Washington Park, Springfield, IL
Description: 5K (3.1 Mile) Race. Walk.
Course: Paved roadways of the Park.  Slight inclines and declines.
Director/Contact: Sara Danner, 217.757.7835
Cost: $20, $10 children 12 and under
Additional information: “1st Annual”.
Online Links: Race Website

4th Annual Athens Road Race
Date: Saturday,  September 25, 2010, 8:00 AM .
Location: Athens, IL
Description: 4 Mile Race. Two mile fun run/walk.
Course:
Directors/Contact: Kim Jeanblanc, 217-381-9423, and Michelle Kinney, 217-341-1126
Cost: $15
Additional information:
Online Links: Race Information

Quad Cities Marathon
Date: Sunday,  September 26, 2010, 8:00 AM .
Location: Moline, IL
Description: Marathon/Half Marathon/5K/5 Person Relay/Walks.
Course:
Director/Contact: Joe Moreno, 309-751-9800
Cost: Pricing varies.
Additional information:
Online Links: Race Website

Sand Creek Trail Race
Date: Saturday,  October 16, 2010, 10:00 AM .
Location: Sand Creek Conservation Area, 4314 S. Frankin St., Decatur, IL
Description: 7 Mile Race (distance approximate).
Course: Fast terrain located in the Sand Creek Trails of the Macon County Conservation District
Director/Contact: Decatur Running Club, decaturrunningclub@gmail.com
Cost:Sponsorship. $1-$1000+.  See sponsor form.
Additional information: Race proceeds will benefit Special Operations Warrior Foundation.
Online Links: Race Information,  Sponsor Form

1st Annual DD Homes Halloween 5K
Date: Saturday,  October 30, 2010, 10:00 AM .
Location: Washington Park, Springfield, IL
Description: 5K (3.1 Mile) Run/Walk
Course: Paved roadways of the Park.  Slight inclines and declines.
Director/Contact: Cindi Lewis, 217-726-6275, and Curtis Nelson, 217-793-0074
Cost: $20 before 10/11,  $25 day of race
Additional information: Costumes optional, but encouraged.  Race benefits adults with developmental disabilities.
Online Links: Race Information

2nd Annual SIUE Harvest Run
Date: Sunday,  November 9, 2010, 9:30 AM .
Location: SIUE Cross Country Course, Edwardsville, IL
Description: 5K (3.1 Mile) Race/Walks.
Course:
Director/Contact: Kyle Cameron, kcamero@siue.edu, (618) 650-5476
Cost: Pricing varies.
Additional information:
Online Links: Race Facebook Page