4th Annual 5k Run/Walk for Life

Saturday, April 22, 2023 Past event
10:00 AM CDT
Effingham, Illinois
$28.00–$81.00 · 3 races
5km

Event summary

Join us for the 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Life on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in the beautiful city of Effingham, Illinois! This exciting event takes place at the Effingham Performance Center and aims to support the Family Life Center's vital programs, including education and parenting classes for young families. Participants can look forward to a scenic 5K course that winds through the picturesque Trek Trail, offering a mix of hills and flat stretches.

Registration begins at 7:45 AM, with the race kicking off at 9:00 AM. For those looking for a shorter distance, a 1-mile Prayer Warrior Walk will follow at 10:30 AM. Whether you're a competitive runner or a casual walker, this event is perfect for everyone, and awards will be given to the top three finishers in each age group. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a positive impact while enjoying a fun-filled day with family and friends!

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  • 3rd Annual 5k Run/Walk for Life

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    10:00 AM CDT

    $28.00

    Entries closed
  • 3rd Annual Virtual 5k Run/Walk for Life

    Virtual

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    10:00 AM CDT

    $28.00

    Entries closed
  • 3rd Annual 5k Run/Walk for Life (Family of 5 Pricing)

    Incl. $6.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    10:00 AM CDT

    $81.00

    Entries closed

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.

Location

1325 Outer Belt West, Effingham, 62401, IL, United States

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