2nd Annual 5k ANY WAY in Honor of Darren and Sheila

Saturday, June 8, 2024 Past event

9:00 AM CDT

De Soto, Illinois

$28.29 · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Join us for the 2nd Annual 5K ANY WAY in Honor of Darren and Sheila on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in De Soto, Jackson! This uplifting event invites participants to walk or run a 5K in support of Darren Snyder, who is bravely battling Multiple Myeloma after suffering a stroke in 2022. The race not only honors Darren and Sheila's inspiring journey but also aims to raise funds for local cancer fighters through the Coach Kill Cancer Fund. The 5K course is flat with just one slight hill, making it accessible for all fitness levels.

Starting and finishing at DeSoto Park on West Main Street, the event promises a morning of camaraderie, hope, and community spirit. Registration is open until June 1 to guarantee your race shirt, and participants can enjoy packet pickup from 7:00-7:45 a.m. on race day. With trophies for the top male and female finishers, as well as awards for the top two runners and walkers in various age groups, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Help us share the love and support for those battling cancer while enjoying a fantastic day outdoors!

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Jun 10, 2023

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Races

5k Run

Incl. $3.29 Fee & T-Shirt

Run or walk any portion of this event

9:00 AM CDT

$28.29

Entries closed
5k Walk

Incl. $3.29 Fee & T-Shirt

Walk only. If you intend to run/walk, please register under 5K Run

9:00 AM CDT

$28.29

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Organiser's description

2nd ANNUAL!!! Please join us (come walk or run!) for a 5K Walk and 5K run honoring Darren and Sheila Snyder. On October 3, 2022, Darren suffered a stroke and was hospitalized. During that hospital stay, Darren and Sheila learned the cause of his stroke, Multiple Myeloma. Since then, Darren is fighting this disease and is healing from his stroke. Darren and Sheila are both active and love to be outside. Sheila loves to walk and participate in 5k races. This race is in honor of them and to encourage them to keep going, while also being able to give back. Sheila and Darren want to help others in this journey. This year, the funds will help those who are battling cancer, to help other individuals right here in our community, who are going through cancer treatments. The money is used to help with their expenses. All donations will go to the COACH KILL CANCER FUND. Checks can be made out to them. The need is so great, and Sheila hopes to help as many others as possible, and she plans to visit with those who are battling and help them apply for support through the Coach Kill Cancer Fund.

Register by June 1st to be guaranteed a shirt. Please share, share, share!

Location: The race starts and finishes at DeSoto Park, West Main Street DeSoto, IL

Proceeds go to help people in our communities and their families in their battle with cancer (food, gas money, lodging, utilities, etc).

Packet Pickup from 7:00-7:45 a.m. on race day at race site. Additional packet pickup available at the Carbondale Elks Lodge, Friday evening, June 7. Watch for more information!

Registration:
Course: very flat with one slight hill

Awards to: TROPHY to top MALE overall finisher and top FEMALE overall finisher, AND AWARDS To the top TWO runners (male and female) and top TWO walkers (male and female) in the following age groups:

10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 and older

Business Sponsors are welcome! Your business name will be listed on the tshirt. Please use the contact link below for more information! We will have raffle prizes again this year.