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Add a review4th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Life
Effingham, Illinois
Effingham, IllinoisSat 20th April 2024
3 races
Organiser's Description
The Family Life Center will be hosting its 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Life! Please help us make this race a huge success and allow us to continue to provide education, parenting classes, ultrasounds and help to young families in the area.ย
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Location:
Effingham Performance Center1325 Outer Belt WestEffingham, IL 62401
Schedule of Events
Thursday, April 18, 2023 โ Packet Pickup from 2:00pm โ 5:00pm at Family Life Center, 605 Eden Ave, Effingham, IL
Saturday, April 20, 20247:45 โ 8:45 am:ย Late Registration and Packet Pick Up9:00 am: 5K Run/Walk Start11:00 am: Awards for 1st-3rd place in each age group will be awarded
Registration Fees:
5K- $25 per person or $75/family of 5
ย ย ย ย *Race shirt not included after April 5th โ small quantities available for purchase on race day ย ย ย ย ย ย
Registration includes race entry, T-shirt*, packet, bib, and timed chip. Rain or shine, no refunds.**Registration is available on race day. T-shirts will be available in small quantities and can be purchased separately on race day.
Race Day FAQ
Race Packet Pick-up: ย Packet pick-up will be located at Family Life Center, 605 Eden Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 on Thursday: 2pm - 5pm ย At the EPC, 1325 Outer Belt W, Effingham, IL 62401 on ย Saturday: 7:45am - 8:45am
*EPC will be available for restrooms only.*
Course: ย The 5K Run/Walk for Life starts at EPC, continues through the Trek Trail (paved), and returns to the EPC. The course does have some hills and flat portions with beautiful scenery. Please be advised that portions of the course will remain open to traffic.ย ย
Timing: Bib timing will be provided by Kinetic Timing. ย You must pick up your official race bib at the designated packet pick-up time. ย Please attach the official bib to the front of your shirt prior to the race. ย If you do not have a bib, you will not be timed. ย ย
Race Number: ย Pin your race number/bib to the front of your shirt, plainly and visibly to race officials, drivers, photographers and spectators. ย All participants must wear an official race number/bib.
Health and Safety: ย Drink fluids before, during and after the race. ย Stay hydrated! ย There will be a water station along the course. Traffic control will be provided by FLC volunteers and the Effingham Police Dept. ย However, please be advised that although volunteers along the course will deter traffic to the best of their ability, safety is ultimately your own responsibility. ย Watch for traffic!ย
First Aid Stations: ย First aid will be provided by nurses from the Family Life Center. ย
Awards: Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group and must be claimed at the event. The age groups are as follows:
Under 2020 - 3536 - 5051 - 6566 and Over
Volunteer: ย If you would like to volunteer for this event, please email developmentfamilylifepcc.org or call the office at 217-342-5433. ย We would love to have your help!
Parking: ย Free parking is available in the South East Parking Lot of the EPC. Signs will be posted.ย
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Location:
Effingham Performance Center1325 Outer Belt WestEffingham, IL 62401
Schedule of Events
Thursday, April 18, 2023 โ Packet Pickup from 2:00pm โ 5:00pm at Family Life Center, 605 Eden Ave, Effingham, IL
Saturday, April 20, 20247:45 โ 8:45 am:ย Late Registration and Packet Pick Up9:00 am: 5K Run/Walk Start11:00 am: Awards for 1st-3rd place in each age group will be awarded
Registration Fees:
5K- $25 per person or $75/family of 5
ย ย ย ย *Race shirt not included after April 5th โ small quantities available for purchase on race day ย ย ย ย ย ย
Registration includes race entry, T-shirt*, packet, bib, and timed chip. Rain or shine, no refunds.**Registration is available on race day. T-shirts will be available in small quantities and can be purchased separately on race day.
Race Day FAQ
Race Packet Pick-up: ย Packet pick-up will be located at Family Life Center, 605 Eden Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 on Thursday: 2pm - 5pm ย At the EPC, 1325 Outer Belt W, Effingham, IL 62401 on ย Saturday: 7:45am - 8:45am
*EPC will be available for restrooms only.*
Course: ย The 5K Run/Walk for Life starts at EPC, continues through the Trek Trail (paved), and returns to the EPC. The course does have some hills and flat portions with beautiful scenery. Please be advised that portions of the course will remain open to traffic.ย ย
Timing: Bib timing will be provided by Kinetic Timing. ย You must pick up your official race bib at the designated packet pick-up time. ย Please attach the official bib to the front of your shirt prior to the race. ย If you do not have a bib, you will not be timed. ย ย
Race Number: ย Pin your race number/bib to the front of your shirt, plainly and visibly to race officials, drivers, photographers and spectators. ย All participants must wear an official race number/bib.
Health and Safety: ย Drink fluids before, during and after the race. ย Stay hydrated! ย There will be a water station along the course. Traffic control will be provided by FLC volunteers and the Effingham Police Dept. ย However, please be advised that although volunteers along the course will deter traffic to the best of their ability, safety is ultimately your own responsibility. ย Watch for traffic!ย
First Aid Stations: ย First aid will be provided by nurses from the Family Life Center. ย
Awards: Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group and must be claimed at the event. The age groups are as follows:
Under 2020 - 3536 - 5051 - 6566 and Over
Volunteer: ย If you would like to volunteer for this event, please email developmentfamilylifepcc.org or call the office at 217-342-5433. ย We would love to have your help!
Parking: ย Free parking is available in the South East Parking Lot of the EPC. Signs will be posted.ย
Races
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4th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Life
Sat 20th April 2024
CLOSED -
4th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Life (Family of 5 Pricing)
Sat 20th April 2024
CLOSED -
1 Mile Prayer Walk for Life
Sat 20th April 2024
CLOSED
Book
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4th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Life
Sat 20th April 2024
CLOSED -
4th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Life (Family of 5 Pricing)
Sat 20th April 2024
CLOSED -
1 Mile Prayer Walk for Life
Sat 20th April 2024
CLOSED
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