Back Our Blue - 5K & 10K
- Date Sat 29th July 2023
- Time 7:00PM EDT
- Location Neoga, Illinois
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the vibrant Back Our Blue - 5K & 10K event on Saturday, July 29, 2023, in the charming town of Neoga, Cumberland! This exciting race celebrates our local heroes, the dedicated men and women of the Police and Sheriff’s departments who work tirelessly to keep our community safe. Participants can choose between a 5K or 10K distance, with both races starting and finishing at the beautiful Jenning's Park.
Not only will you have the chance to challenge yourself and enjoy a fun day outdoors, but you’ll also be supporting a great cause, as proceeds from race fees benefit our local law enforcement. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a delicious fish sandwich and a bag of chips provided by the local American Legion. Plus, every registered participant will receive a stylish woven polyester shirt, with women's cuts available. Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female runners in each age group, and all finishers will receive a special award. Join us for an unforgettable day of community spirit, camaraderie, and celebration!
Not only will you have the chance to challenge yourself and enjoy a fun day outdoors, but you’ll also be supporting a great cause, as proceeds from race fees benefit our local law enforcement. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a delicious fish sandwich and a bag of chips provided by the local American Legion. Plus, every registered participant will receive a stylish woven polyester shirt, with women's cuts available. Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female runners in each age group, and all finishers will receive a special award. Join us for an unforgettable day of community spirit, camaraderie, and celebration!
Organiser's Description
Join us to help celebrate our local heroes, the men and women who keep our community safe each and every day! Our local Police and Sherrif's departments work hard to keep us safe, so let's show them some support!
Proceeds from the race fees will go to benefit the local Police and Sherriff's Offices.
The local American Legion will be supplying us with a fish sandwich and a bag of chips for each participant as a post-race refreshment! They will also be bringing out their Color Guard to get us started off!
Woven Polyester Shirts will be guaranteed for all participants who register through Wednesday, July 12.
Women's cut will be available as well (women's cut may run smaller than expected)
Age Group Awards will be given for each group, as top 3 overall male and female for each group.
All finishers will receive a finishers award
Our event will be chip timed with a chip-start and chip-finish!
The course will start and end in Jenning's Park, Negoa IL.
Packet pickup will be done the day of the race as early as 4:45 pm at the race site, under the park Pavillion.
Proceeds from the race fees will go to benefit the local Police and Sherriff's Offices.
The local American Legion will be supplying us with a fish sandwich and a bag of chips for each participant as a post-race refreshment! They will also be bringing out their Color Guard to get us started off!
Woven Polyester Shirts will be guaranteed for all participants who register through Wednesday, July 12.
Women's cut will be available as well (women's cut may run smaller than expected)
Age Group Awards will be given for each group, as top 3 overall male and female for each group.
All finishers will receive a finishers award
Our event will be chip timed with a chip-start and chip-finish!
The course will start and end in Jenning's Park, Negoa IL.
Packet pickup will be done the day of the race as early as 4:45 pm at the race site, under the park Pavillion.
Races
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5K Walk/Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th July 2023 (7:00PM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDAwards will be given to overall winners and age groups. The top 3 in each category for Male and Female will win an award. Each participant will also receive a finisher award. Overall: Top 3 Male and Female Age Groups: Top 3 in each age group, Male and Female. 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, & 70 & Up -
10K Walk/Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th July 2023 (6:45PM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDAwards will be given to overall winners and age groups. The top 3 in each category for Male and Female will win an award. Each participant will also receive a finisher award. Overall: Top 3 Male and Female Age Groups: Top 3 in each age group, Male and Female. 14 & Under, 15-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65-74, & 75 & Up
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