4th Annual 5k Run/Walk for Life
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Past event
11:30 AM CDT
Effingham, Illinois
$28.00–$81.00 · 3 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Life on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the beautiful Effingham Performance Center in Effingham, Illinois! This exciting event is not only a fantastic opportunity to get active and enjoy the outdoors, but it also supports a meaningful cause—helping young families in the community through education, parenting classes, and ultrasounds.
The day kicks off with late registration and packet pick-up from 7:45 to 8:45 AM, followed by the 5K Run/Walk starting promptly at 9:00 AM. Participants will traverse a scenic course through the Trek Trail, featuring both hilly and flat sections that promise to be invigorating. After the race, join us for the awards ceremony at 10:15 AM, where we'll celebrate the top finishers in each age group! Also, don't miss the 1-Mile Prayer Warrior Walk beginning at 10:30 AM. With registration fees at just $25 per person or $75 for a family of five, this event is an affordable way to make a difference while enjoying a fun-filled day with family and friends. Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for a cause that
The day kicks off with late registration and packet pick-up from 7:45 to 8:45 AM, followed by the 5K Run/Walk starting promptly at 9:00 AM. Participants will traverse a scenic course through the Trek Trail, featuring both hilly and flat sections that promise to be invigorating. After the race, join us for the awards ceremony at 10:15 AM, where we'll celebrate the top finishers in each age group! Also, don't miss the 1-Mile Prayer Warrior Walk beginning at 10:30 AM. With registration fees at just $25 per person or $75 for a family of five, this event is an affordable way to make a difference while enjoying a fun-filled day with family and friends. Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for a cause that
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Races
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4th Annual 5k Run/Walk for Life
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed10:00 AM CDT
$28.00
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4th Annual 5k Run/Walk for Life (Family of 5 Pricing)
Incl. $6.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed10:00 AM CDT
$81.00
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1 Mile Prayer Walk for Life
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
No Race Medals given for this race
Entries closed11:30 AM CDT
$28.00
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.
DATE: Saturday, April 20, 2024
LOCATION:
Effingham Performance Center
1325 Outer Belt West
Effingham, IL 62401
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, April 18, 2023 Packet Pickup from 2:00pm 5:00pm at Family Life Center, 605 Eden Ave, Effingham, IL
Saturday, April 20, 2024
7:45 8:45 am: Late Registration and Packet Pick Up
9:00 am: 5K Run/Walk Start
10:15 am: AWARDS FOR 1ST-3RD PLACE IN EACH AGE GROUP WILL BE AWARDED
10:30 AM - 1 MILE PRAYER WARRIOR WALK WILL BEGIN (NO MEDALS GIVEN FOR THIS WALK)
REGISTRATION FEES:
5K- $25 per person or $75/family of 5
*RACE SHIRT NOT INCLUDED AFTER APRIL 5TH SMALL QUANTITIES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON RACE DAY
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: Packet pick-up will be located at Family Life Center, 605 Eden Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 on Thursday: 2pm - 5pm At the EPC, 1325 Outer Belt W, Effingham, IL 62401 on Saturday: 7:45am - 8:45am
*EPC WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR RESTROOMS ONLY.*
COURSE: 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.
TIMING: Bib timing will be provided by Kinetic Timing. You must pick up your official race bib at the designated packet pick-up time. Please attach the official bib to the front of your shirt prior to the race. If you do not have a bib, you will not be timed.
RACE NUMBER: Pin your race number/bib to the front of your shirt, plainly and visibly to race officials, drivers, photographers and spectators. All participants must wear an official race number/bib.
HEALTH AND SAFETY: Drink fluids before, during and after the race. Stay hydrated! There will be a water station along the course. Traffic control will be provided by FLC volunteers and the Effingham Police Dept. 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. Watch for traffic!
FIRST AID STATIONS: First aid will be provided by nurses from the Family Life Center.
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 20
20 - 35
36 - 50
51 - 65
66 and Over
VOLUNTEER: If you would like to volunteer for this event, please email [email protected] or call the office at 217-342-5433. We would love to have your help!
PARKING: Free parking is available in the South East Parking Lot of the EPC. Signs will be posted.
DATE: Saturday, April 20, 2024
LOCATION:
Effingham Performance Center
1325 Outer Belt West
Effingham, IL 62401
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, April 18, 2023 Packet Pickup from 2:00pm 5:00pm at Family Life Center, 605 Eden Ave, Effingham, IL
Saturday, April 20, 2024
7:45 8:45 am: Late Registration and Packet Pick Up
9:00 am: 5K Run/Walk Start
10:15 am: AWARDS FOR 1ST-3RD PLACE IN EACH AGE GROUP WILL BE AWARDED
10:30 AM - 1 MILE PRAYER WARRIOR WALK WILL BEGIN (NO MEDALS GIVEN FOR THIS WALK)
REGISTRATION FEES:
5K- $25 per person or $75/family of 5
*RACE SHIRT NOT INCLUDED AFTER APRIL 5TH SMALL QUANTITIES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON RACE DAY
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: Packet pick-up will be located at Family Life Center, 605 Eden Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 on Thursday: 2pm - 5pm At the EPC, 1325 Outer Belt W, Effingham, IL 62401 on Saturday: 7:45am - 8:45am
*EPC WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR RESTROOMS ONLY.*
COURSE: 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.
TIMING: Bib timing will be provided by Kinetic Timing. You must pick up your official race bib at the designated packet pick-up time. Please attach the official bib to the front of your shirt prior to the race. If you do not have a bib, you will not be timed.
RACE NUMBER: Pin your race number/bib to the front of your shirt, plainly and visibly to race officials, drivers, photographers and spectators. All participants must wear an official race number/bib.
HEALTH AND SAFETY: Drink fluids before, during and after the race. Stay hydrated! There will be a water station along the course. Traffic control will be provided by FLC volunteers and the Effingham Police Dept. 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. Watch for traffic!
FIRST AID STATIONS: First aid will be provided by nurses from the Family Life Center.
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 20
20 - 35
36 - 50
51 - 65
66 and Over
VOLUNTEER: If you would like to volunteer for this event, please email [email protected] or call the office at 217-342-5433. We would love to have your help!
PARKING: Free parking is available in the South East Parking Lot of the EPC. Signs will be posted.
Location
1325 Outer Belt West, Effingham, 62401, IL, United States
4th Annual 5k Run/Walk for Life
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