Calendar of Area Races 2002
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December 2002: Top of Page
| Date | Race | City | Time | Contact | Entry Forms |
| Sunday, December 1 |
Jingle Bell Run | Peoria, IL | 10:00 am | (309) 682-6600 | |
| Sunday, December 1 | Cross Country Challenge 8K | Gilberts, IL | 10:00 am | (773) 878-3838 | |
| Sunday, December 1 | Frostbite Festival 10 and 2 Mile | Springfield, IL | 9:00 am | (217) 522-0095 | Entry Form |
| Saturday, December 7 | Jingle Bell Run | Effingham, IL | 10:00 am | (800) 795-9115 | |
| Sunday, December 8 |
Jingle Bell Run | Kankakee, IL | 9:00 am |
(815) 937-2461 | |
| Sunday, December 8 |
Jingle Bell Run | Champaign, IL | 2:00 am |
(217) 398-7815 | |
| Saturday, December 14 |
Deer Run Run 8K Cross Country | Hudson, IL | 11:00 am | (309) 726-2022, Ext. 221 | |
| Saturday, December 14 |
Pere Marquette Endurance Trail Run | Alton, IL | 10:00 am | Information | |
| Saturday, December 14 |
Jingle Bell Run | Peru, IL | 10:00 am | (800) 795-9115 | |
| Saturday, December 28 | The HUFF 50K TrailRun | Huntington, IN | 8:00 am |
(260) 436-0739 | |
| Tuesday, December 31 | Get Lit Fun Run | East Peoria, IL | 11:50 pm |
Pat (309) 694-1740 |
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| Tuesday, December 31 | YMCA Y2K 5K Run | Decatur, IL | 2:00 pm |
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| Tuesday, December 31 | Hardcore Run 5K | Kewanee, IL | 1:00 pm | (309) 852-2175 |
November 2002: Top of Page
| Date | Race | City | Time | Contact | Entry Forms |
| Sunday, November 3 | Canal Connection 10K | Utica, IL | 11:00 am | (815) 223-8988 | |
| Saturday, November 9 | Quivering Quads Trail Run | Troy, MO | www.fleetfeetsports.com | ||
| Saturday, November 9 | Jingle Bell 5K | Mattoon, IL | 10:00 am | (800) 795-9115 | |
| Sunday, November 10 | Jingle
Bell 5K Circuit Race |
Bloomington, IL | 1:00 pm | Race Information | Entry Form |
| Saturday, November 16 | Jingle Bell 5K | Springfield, IL | 10:00 am | (217) 523-2200 | |
| Sunday, November 17 | Peoria Park District Turkey Trot 4 Mile | Peoria, IL | 1:00 pm | (309) 676-6378 | |
| Saturday, November 23 | Turkey Trot 5K/10K | Decatur, IL | 10:30 am | (217) 422-8535 | |
| Sunday, November 24 | Indiana Fall Classic 10K | Terre Haute, IN | 2:00 pm | (812) 894-2368 | |
| Thursday, November 28 | Turkey Trot 3 Mile/Half Mile | Bloomington, IL | 9:30 am | (309) 434-2260 | |
| Thursday, November 28 | Oglesby Turkey Trot 3M | Oglesby, IL | 9:00 am | (815) 853-4547 | |
| Thursday, November 28 | Cold Turkey 5 Miler | Indianapolis, IN | www.kenlongassoc.com | ||
| Thursday, November 28 | Urbana Park District Turkey Trot | Urbana, IL | 9:00 am | Information | |
| Saturday, November 30 | FOLEPI River Trail Classic | East Peoria, IL | 9:00 a.m. | Donna
Moore (309) 699-3102 |
October 2002: Top of Page
| Date | Race | City | Time | Contact | Entry Forms |
| Saturday, October 5 | Town & Gown 5K Run | Normal, IL | 9:00 a.m. | Jay Groves
438-5631 Adam Nielsen 557-3162 |
Entry Form |
| Saturday, October 5 | Women's Fitness Run | Urbana, IL | (217) 359-9644 jan@marathonandbeyond.com |
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| Saturday, October 5 | 3rd Annual Illinois Valley Relay | Winchester, IL | Tom
Brownlow 217-525-4890 |
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| Sunday, October 6 | Katie
Maguire D.A.R.E 5K Circuit Race |
Bloomington, IL | 1:00 pm | Registration
race day will be from 11:45 to 12:45 at the north
side of the State Farm Illinois Regional Office
(off of Veterans Parkway between Ireland Grove Rd
and Lincoln Ave.). Call Angie or Denny Erswell at (309) 662-2139 with any questions. |
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| Saturday, October 12 | Cross Country Classic 4 Mile | Oglesby, IL | 9:00 am | (815) 244-0466 maddogrun@yahoo.com |
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| Sunday, October 13 | Chicago Marathon | Chicago, IL | 7:30 am | www.chicagomarathon.com | |
| Sunday, October 27 | Allerton
Park 5.5 Mile Trail Run Circuit Race |
Monticello, IL | 9:00 am | www.prairienet.org/secondwind |
September 2002: Top of Page
| Date | Race | City | Time | Contact | Entry Forms |
| Monday, September 2 | Park Forest Scenic 10 Mile and 5K | Park Forest, IL | 8:00 am | (708) 748-2005 | |
| Monday, September 2 | Runner's Edge Trail Half-Marathon | Libertyville, IL | 8:00 am | (847) 843-8531 | |
| Monday, September 2 | Delavan Fall Festival 10k | Delavan, IL | 8:00 am | (309) 244-7392 | |
| Saturday,
September 7 |
Littlefuse Broomfest 5K and 10K | Arcola, IL | 8:00 am | ||
| Saturday, September 7 | Express Personnel Services 5K Relay | Springfield, IL | 9:00 am | Jim
Dahlquist 217-726-6790 |
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| Saturday, September 7 | Havana 5K Polka Pace Race | Havana, IL | 9:00 am | (309) 543-3498 | |
| Sunday, September 8 | MMMA 1/2 Marathon and 5K Circuit Race |
Normal, IL | 7:30 am | Tom
& Cynthia O'Connor 309-663-9304 |
Entry Form |
| Sunday, September 8 | Chicago Half Marathon | Chicago, IL | 7:30 am | www.chicagohalfmarathon.com | |
| Sunday, September 8 | Race to benefit Midwest Childrens Brain Tumor Center | Morrisonville, IL | 11:00 am | 526-3521 | |
| Saturday, September 14 | Pumpkin Festival 10K Circuit Race |
Morton, IL | 7:30 am | (888) 765-6588 | |
| Saturday, September 14 |
Star Strides 10K Run/5K Walk | Indianopolis, IN | www.kenlongassoc.com | ||
| Saturday, September 14 |
Two Rivers Festival 5K Run/3K Fun Walk | Aroma Park, IL | 9:00 am | jjcross@famvid.com | |
| Sunday,
September 15 |
Steamboat Classic 15K | Peoria, IL | 7:45 a.m. | ||
| Saturday, September 21 | St. Jude 5K Circuit Race |
Morton, IL | 8:00 am |
Dave
Nordhielm (309) 266-9770 |
Entry Form |
| Saturday, September 21 | Red Ribbon Classic for AIDS and HIV Awareness | Galesburg, IL | 9:00 am | Phil
Lopez (309) 344-4222 |
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| Saturday, September 21 | Henry's Sesquicentennial 5K | Henry, IL | 8:00 am | (309) 364-4868 | |
| Sunday, September 22 | Indy AIDS Run/Walk | Indianapolis, IN | www.kenlongassoc.com | ||
| Sunday, September 22 | Quad Cities Marathon and 1/2 Marathon | Moline, IL | 7:30 am | (309) 751-9800 | |
| Saturday, September 28 |
Paws for a Cause | Bloomington, IL | 9:00 am | Dana Hoback 827-4400 or 661-0173 |
Entry Form |
| Sunday, September 29 | Wild Wilderness 7.6 Mile Circuit Race |
Danville, IL | |||
| Sunday, September 29 | Music in Motion 5K | Sterling, IL | 9:00 am |
Barb
Lauff (815) 626-1948 |
August 2002: Top of Page
| Date | Race | City | Time | Contact | Entry Forms |
| Saturday, August 3 | St. Jude Run | Bloomington to Peoria, IL | 7:00 am | Doug Gillam 454-2863 |
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| Saturday, August 3 | 20th Annual Mini-Triathlon | Champaign, IL | 7:00 am | www.champaignparkdistrict.com | |
| Saturday, August 3 | Lakeland Bi-Tri Classic | Canton, IL | 8:00 am | (309) 647-1345 | |
| Sunday, August 4 | Olympia Area Kiwanis Corn Daze 5K Run/Walk | Minier, IL | 7:30 a.m. | Ann
Wheet (309) 392-2883 |
Entry Form |
| Sunday, August 4 | Kemper Chicago 10K | Chicago, IL | 8:00 am | www.chicago10k.com | |
| Friday, August 9 | Wenona 5K | Wenona, IL | 7:00 pm | (815)
853-4348 (815) 853-4054 |
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| Saturday, August 10 | Dawson
Lake 5K Circuit Race |
Dawson Lake | 8:00 am | Jennifer
Stella (309) 827-6767 |
Entry Form |
| Saturday, August 10 | 3rd Annual Cross Country Classic | Peoria, IL | 8:00 am | (309) 685-5258 | WordŽ document;PDF; OnLine; or Active.com |
| Saturday, August 10 | Howl at the Moon 8 hour run/walk | Danville, IL | www.kennekuk.com | ||
| Saturday, August 10 | Franke Park Trail Run | Ft. Wayne, IN | www.dinoseries.com/run/ | ||
| Saturday, August 10 | Cross Country Classic | Peoria, IL | (309) 685-5258 | ||
| Saturday, August 10 | Brimfield Old Settlers 5K | Brimfield, IL | 8:00 am | (309) 446-9308 | |
| Saturday. August 17 |
New Windsor Rodeo 2 and 4 Mile Run | New Windsor, IL | 8:00 am | Lindsey
Brown (309) 334-2934 |
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| Saturday. August 17 |
Zoo Run Run 5K | Peoria, IL | 8:00 am | (309) 637-5282 | |
| Sunday, August 18 | Danvers Days
5K Circuit Race |
Danvers, IL | 7:30 am | Annie
Campbell (309) 963-6331 |
Entry Form |
| Sunday, August 18 | Abe's Amble 10K and 2 Mile | Springfield, IL | 7:30 am | (217) 544-5799 | |
| Saturday, August 24 | Race
With Your Heart 4 Mile Circuit Race |
Eureka, IL | 8:00 am | (309) 467-6103 | |
| Saturday, August 24 | Run For Life 5K | Peoria, IL | 8:00 am | gbmccoy@yahoo.com | |
| Saturday, August 24 | Miles for Miracles 5K | Ottawa, IL | 5:30 pm | (815) 795-6148 | |
| Saturday, August 24 | DeKalb Cornfest 10K | DeKalb, IL | (815) 756-6306 | ||
| Saturday, August 24 | Lacon Old Settlers Days 5K Run | Lacon, IL | 7:30 am | (309) 246-2060 | |
| Sunday, August 25 | Downtown Doubler | Indianapolis, IN | www.kenlongassoc.com | ||
| Saturday, August 31 | Hog Day Stampede | Kewanee, IL | 8:00 am | (309) 852-2175 |
July 2002: Top of Page
| Date | Race | City | Time | Contact | Entry Forms |
| Wednesday, July 3 | Independence Day 10K Run/5K Walk | Indianapolis, IN | www.kenlongassoc.com | ||
| Thursday, July 4 | Park
to Park 5 Mile Circuit Race |
Bloomington | 7:30 am | Tom
Nylund Phone: (309) 452-4703 |
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| Thursday, July 4 | Firecracker 10K | East Moline, IL | 7:30 am | (309)
757-3545, ext. 1040 wagner2710@msn.com |
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| Saturday, July 13 | Dog
Days 5K Circuit Race |
Lake Bloomington, IL | 6:30 pm | Mitch
Hobbs (309) 452-7749 |
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| Saturday, July 20 | Lexington
5K Circuit Race |
Lexington, IL | 6:30 pm | Form | |
| Saturday, July 20 | Galloping Ghost 5K | Wheaton, IL | 6:30 pm | (847)
604-2607 raceinfo@galloping-ghost.org |
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| Saturday, July 27 | Racquet Run for Riley | Indianapolis, IN | 7:30 am | www.dinoseries.com/run/ |
June 2002: Top of Page
| Date | Race | City | Time | Contact | Entry Forms |
| Saturday, June 1 | Tri-Shark Triathlon Classic | Moraine View State Park, IL | 8:00 am | www.tri-shark.com | |
| Saturday, June 1 | Clinton Community YMCA 5K Run/Walk | Clinton, IL | 9:00 am | Barb (217) 935-8307 or (217) 935-3316 |
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| Saturday, June 8 | George's Jog 5K Run/2Mile Walk | Palos Heights, IL | 9:00 am | (708) 361-0416 kamsinc@aol.com |
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| Sunday, June 9 | Turkey Festival 5K Circuit Race |
Tremont, IL | 7:30 am | Mike Pflederer (309) 925-5341 |
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| Thursday, June 13 | Salem Business Center 5K Run/Walk | Salem, IL | 6:30 pm | (618) 548-6471 salembusinesscenter@email.com |
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| Saturday, June 15 | St. Francis Hospital's Summer 5 Mile Run/4 Mile Walk | Indianapolis, IN | www.kenlongassoc.com | ||
| Saturday, June 22 | Four Season's 5K Fun Run and Walk | Bloomington, IL | 9:00 am | Brooke 663-2022 |
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| Saturday, June 29 | Gridleyfest5K Circuit Race |
Gridley, IL | 7:30 am | Al and Keri Hany (309) 747-2130 |
Form |
| Sunday, June 30 | Saybrook Liberty Race | Saybrook, IL | 7:30 am | Lois Dowling (309) 475-2242 |
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| Sunday, June 30 | Wauconda Fest 5K and 10K challenge | Wauconda, IL | 8:05 am | (847) 526-3610 |
May 2002: Top of Page
| Date | Race | City | Time | Contact | Entry Forms |
| Saturday, May 4 | Lake
Run 4.37 Mile and 12K Circuit Race |
Lake Bloomington, IL | 9:00 am | Paul
Gorden 309-828-1415 |
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| Saturday, May 4 | Indianapolis Life 500 Festival Mini-Marathon 13.1 Mile Run and 5K Run/Walk | Indianapolis | 8:00 am | www.tuxbro.com | |
| Sunday, May 5 | Great Western 30K/8K (A fast out and back course on crushed limestone. 10+ water stations, marked miles and clock and turnaround.) | St. Charles, IL | 8:00 am | (630)
365-2252 gw30K@aol.com |
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| Saturday, May 11 | Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K | Peoria, IL | 8:00 am | (800) 374-4362 | |
| Saturday, May 18 | Twin Cities Twosome 5K (2X5K relay run, 2X2.5K relay walk, 5K open run; 5K open walk) | Urbana, IL | 9:00 am | (217)
351-5076, ext. 2248 aikshaa@hkusa.com |
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| Saturday, May 18 | Brandon's Run 8K Run, 5K Walk | Eagle Creek Park | 8:00 am | www.tuxbro.com | |
| Saturday, May 18 | Bank One Rookie Run Youth Runs ages 13 and under | Indianapolis, IN | 12:30 pm | www.tuxbro.com | |
| Saturday, May 18 | Galena Triathlon/Duathlon | Galena, IL | 9:00 am | (815)
777-3557 events@galena.org |
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| Saturday, May 18 | Great River Bridge Race | Burlington, IA | 8:00 am | Brad Selby (319) 753-8134 fax (319) 753-1530 |
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| Sunday, May 26 | Dash to Cure Diabetes 10K | Barrington, IL | 8:00 am | (847)
382-9118 info@dashtocurediabetes.org |
April 2002: Top of Page
| Date | Race | City | Time | Contact | Entry Forms |
| Saturday, April 6 | Lincoln
Memorial 1/2 Marathon and 5 Mile Circuit Race |
Springfield, IL | 8:00 am | (217) 782-8457 | |
| Saturday, April 6 | Run for the Roses 1.5K walk, 5K/10K Run | Urbana, IL | 8:30 am | Emily Spear (217) 367-9219 |
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| Saturday, April 6 | Fool's Run 4 Mile | Park Forest, IL | 4:30 pm | (708)
802-2759, ext. 2 william.wacther@ptcalliance.com |
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| Saturday, April 6 | Bridge the Gap to Health 10K/5K Walk | Quincy, IL | 8:30 am | (217)
222-6550 clewis@quincymedgroup.com |
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| Saturday, April 6 | Chicago Lakefront 50K George Cheung Memorial | Chicago, IL | 8:00 am | (773)
477-9112 http://www.chicagoultra.org/ |
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| Saturday, April 6 | Homeless Hustle 10K Run and 5K Walk | Eagle Creek Park | 9:00 am | http://www.tuxbro.com/ | |
| Sunday, April 7 | Run Thru the Hills 10K/5K | Lake in the Hills | 7:30 am | (847)
658-4213 twakeman@lith.org |
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| Saturday, April 13 | Eureka
Spring Classic 4 Mile Circuit Race |
Eureka, IL | 9:30 am | (309) 467-2119 | Entry Form |
| Saturday, April 20 | U "Otter" Run 5K | Comlara Park | 9:00 am | Bill
Wasson (309) 726-2022, Ext. 221 |
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| Saturday, April 20 | 21st Annual Carl Sandburg College 4 and 2 mile runs | Galesburg, IL | 9:00 am | Glen
Gustafson (309) 342-1964 Jim Graham (309) 343-4947 |
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| Saturday, April 20 | Wildlife Trail Classic 4 Mile (4 mile cross country run through wooded trails, 2 mile trail walk, children's fun run) | Peoria, IL | 8:00 am | (309)
282-1600 meta.j.rask@osfhealthcare.org |
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| Saturday, April 20 | Race for the Cure 5K Run and Walk | IU Track Stadium | 9:00 am | http://www.tuxbro.com/ | |
| Sunday, April 21 | Chicago Lakeshore Marathon | Chicago, IL | 7:30 a.m. | www.lakeshoremarathon.com | |
| Sunday, April 21 | Spring Ahead 5K/Tellab's Trail 5K (This is a dual 5-K course. One road and one trail. There will be separate results for each race.) | Naperville, IL | 8:00 am | (630)
236-1100, Ext. 32 scchirico@aol.com |
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| Saturday, April 27 | ISU Graduate Student Association's Spring Sprint 5K | Normal, IL | 9:00 am | Tom Burrell | |
| Sunday, April 28 | OSF Heritage Runs 10K and 2 Mile | Rockford, IL | (815) 395-5342 |
March 2002: Top of Page
| Date | Race | City | Time | Contact | Entry Forms |
| Saturday, March 2 | Bulldog Jog 5K Run/Walk | Indianapolis, IN | 9:00 am | claw@butler.edu | |
| Saturday, March 9 | Miller Park Zoo 5K Circuit Race |
Bloomington, IL | 10:00 am | (309) 434-2250 | Entry Form |
| Saturday, March 16 | The Green Mile | Springfield, IL | 12:00 p.m. | Tim Butler (217) 544-5799 |
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| Saturday, March 16 | St. Patrick's Celtic Celebration 5K | Murphysboro, IL | 9:00 am | executive@globaleyes.net | |
| Sunday, March 17 | St. Patrick's Day 5K Circuit Race |
Bloomington, IL | 1:00 pm | Bill Read Work: (309) 663-0355 Home: (309) 452-1395 |
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| Wednesday, March 20 | McNaughton Park Ultra Marathon 50 Mile/50K Trail Run | Pekin, IL | (309) 346-3601 | ||
| Saturday, March 23 | Mountain Goat Hill Runs and Walk | Danville, IL | 10:30 am | Marc (217) 431-4243 Scott (217) 469-2134 |
Entry Form |
| Sunday, March 24 | Shamrock Shuffle 8K | Chicago, IL | 9:30 am | (877) 904-5407 | |
| Saturday, March 30 | CIDA 5K Run/Walk | Peoria, IL | 8:30 am | (309) 655-3830 | |
| Saturday, March 30 | McNaughton Park Ultra Marathon 50 Mile/50K Trail Run | Pekin, IL | (309) 346-3601 aweinberg@pekinhigh.net |
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| Saturday, March 30 | Race for the Kids 8K Run/5K Walk | Eagle Creek Park | 9:00 am | http://www.tuxbro.com/ |
February 2002: Top of Page
| Date | Race | City | Time | Contact | Entry Forms |
| Sunday, February 3 | Winterfest 5K | Kankakee, IL | 1:00 pm | (815) 949-1551 | |
| Saturday, February 16 | Hoosier State Games Mini-Marathon 7K Run | Indianapolis, IN | 9:00 am | tuxbro@ameritech.net (317) 733-3300 |
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| Sunday, February 24 | 11th LifeStart Wacky Snacky 5K | Chicago, IL | 10:00 am | Erin@chicagoevents.com (773) 868=-3010 |
January 2002: Top of Page
| Date | Race | City | Time | Contact | Entry Forms |
| Sunday, January 13 | Fat Ass 50K | McNabb, IL | 10:00 am | (815) 882-2120 | |
| Saturday, January 26 | Auburn
Wells' 65th Birthday Run/Walk (Distance - Varies. The goal is for everyone to start at 10:05 and walk/run for SIXTY FIVE minutes and finish at the same time) |
State Farm's Illinois Regional Office Bloomington, IL | 10:05 am | Jerry Spence w (309) 888-8489 h (309) 726-1370 Mohammed Al-Marimi w (309) 763-3086 h (309) 662-2035 Fee - Free T-shirts - None Drinks and food - there will be water and Gatorade provided during the run; after the run we will head to the Smiling Moose for some food (lunch) |