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Saturday, May 2, 2009
9:00 a.m.
2009 will be the 28th running of the Lake Run.
The Lake Run is billed as "the best darn race by a dam site". The Lake Run consists of three different events: a 12K and a 4.37 mile competitive run, and a 3 mile non-competitive walk. All participants are treated to the friendliest post-race party around with plenty of food, pop, and beer. A DJ provides music for the runners, and many stay around for hours after the race to socialize.
Both Lake Run courses are certified by USATF standards. The 12K now stands as the only active certified 12K in the state of Illinois.
The Lake Run was first organized as a 7.5 mile race around Lake Bloomington in 1982 by Larry Nelson of Bloomington. In 1985 a shorter distance of 4.37 miles was formed, covering Lake Bloomington’s Inner Loop. 1985 was the first year that the race started at its current place near Green Gables. The actual "Lake Run" was not held for a couple of years in the late 1980s. Now it is the biggest race in Central Illinois that does not offer prize money. Since 1982 there have been over 14,500 finishers combined.
In 1991, a 1.5 mile walk was added. Two years later, the non-competitive walk was changed to a 3 mile walk.
Each year, proceeds from the Lake Run go to benefit a charity. We are proud to support Kiwanis of Bloomington as our charitable partner this year.