5k For COFFEE - and CASA!
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Past event
10:00 AM CDT
Charleston, Illinois
$25.00 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready for the 4th Annual 5K For COFFEE - and CASA! taking place on Saturday, November 4th, 2023, in beautiful Charleston, Coles. This exciting event not only offers participants the chance to run a scenic 5K course starting and finishing just west of O'Brien Stadium at Eastern Illinois University but also supports a noble cause. Proceeds from the race benefit CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of East Central Illinois, which advocates for the best interests of children in the juvenile court system.
The day kicks off with packet pickup at 7:30 AM, followed by the race start at 9 AM. New this year, there will also be a Fun Run/Walk starting just five minutes after the 5K runners take off! Participants can look forward to a chip-timed race, door prizes, and exclusive race-specific shirts. With Starbucks providing coffee and refreshments, this event promises to be a delightful experience for runners and spectators alike. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled morning while supporting a vital cause!
The day kicks off with packet pickup at 7:30 AM, followed by the race start at 9 AM. New this year, there will also be a Fun Run/Walk starting just five minutes after the 5K runners take off! Participants can look forward to a chip-timed race, door prizes, and exclusive race-specific shirts. With Starbucks providing coffee and refreshments, this event promises to be a delightful experience for runners and spectators alike. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled morning while supporting a vital cause!
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5k for COFFEE
Includes T-Shirt
Early registration guarantees a shirt! Entries AFTER October 26th are on an "if available" basis.
Entries closed10:00 AM CDT
$25.00
Organiser's description
_5K FOR COFFEE...AND CASA!_
This 4th ANNUAL event will once again benefit _CASA (COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES) OF EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS! NOVEMBER 9TH!_
CASA advocates are appointed by the Juvenile Court Judge to determine the best interests of children in the juvenile court system due to abuse and neglect. They currently serve 189 children in Coles and Cumberland counties.
WHERE:
The race starts and finishes just west of O'Brien Stadium at EIU, Charleston Illinois!
WHEN:
November 9, 2024. Packet pickup 7:30a race day. Race starts at 9am!
NEW this year is a Fun Run/Walk! This starts 5 minutes after the 5k runners take off!
SWAG:
As a premier sponsor, Starbucks (Mattoon & Charleston) will provide registration and, of course, _COFFEE!_
Chip timed event!
Door prizes!
Race specific shirt*
Finisher Medal
Top finisher awards - multiple age group awards including youth!
Water provided throughout with one water stand at roughly 1.5 miles. Refreshments provided!
*Registrations/walk-ups accepted on race day - but not guaranteed a shirt _UNLESS REGISTRATION IS RECEIVED PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 1ST! _ Extras will be ordered but will be on a first come, first serve basis.
Click for https://www.facebook.com/5KforCoffee https://www.championchip247.net/Race-Results/11-13-2021/5K-for-COFFEE
COURSE MAP:
5K COURSE https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4651195528
This 4th ANNUAL event will once again benefit _CASA (COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES) OF EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS! NOVEMBER 9TH!_
CASA advocates are appointed by the Juvenile Court Judge to determine the best interests of children in the juvenile court system due to abuse and neglect. They currently serve 189 children in Coles and Cumberland counties.
WHERE:
The race starts and finishes just west of O'Brien Stadium at EIU, Charleston Illinois!
WHEN:
November 9, 2024. Packet pickup 7:30a race day. Race starts at 9am!
NEW this year is a Fun Run/Walk! This starts 5 minutes after the 5k runners take off!
SWAG:
As a premier sponsor, Starbucks (Mattoon & Charleston) will provide registration and, of course, _COFFEE!_
Chip timed event!
Door prizes!
Race specific shirt*
Finisher Medal
Top finisher awards - multiple age group awards including youth!
Water provided throughout with one water stand at roughly 1.5 miles. Refreshments provided!
*Registrations/walk-ups accepted on race day - but not guaranteed a shirt _UNLESS REGISTRATION IS RECEIVED PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 1ST! _ Extras will be ordered but will be on a first come, first serve basis.
Click for https://www.facebook.com/5KforCoffee https://www.championchip247.net/Race-Results/11-13-2021/5K-for-COFFEE
COURSE MAP:
5K COURSE https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4651195528
Location
200 West Grant, Charleston, 61920, IL, United States
5k For COFFEE - and CASA!
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