Ben Black Memorial 5k

Saturday, June 17, 2023 Past event

9:00 AM CDT

Springfield, Illinois

Free–$27.50 · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Join us for the inaugural Ben Black Memorial 5k on Saturday, June 17, 2023, in Springfield, Sangamon! This exciting event at Washington Park is a heartfelt tribute to Ben Black, a beloved husband and father who touched the lives of many in our community. Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to participate in this meaningful race, where all proceeds will be donated to a charity chosen by the Black family.

Don't miss the chance to honor Ben's legacy while enjoying a morning filled with camaraderie, fitness, and community spirit. Registration is open until 7:00 AM on race day, or until spots are filled, so be sure to secure your place! Packet pickup begins at 8:00 AM, with the race kicking off at 9:00 AM. Come out, support a great cause, and create lasting memories with us!

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Races

Ben Black Memorial 5k

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

9:00 AM CDT

$27.50

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Volunteer

Incl. T-Shirt

Not into cardio, but want to be a part of the event? We are looking for race day volunteers to help with packet pick up, timing, and after race snack distribution!

9:00 AM CDT

Free

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Organiser's description

Join us at Washington Park for our first ever 5k to honor the memory of Ben Black, one of our members who tragically passed away earlier this year. He was a husband, a father to two young daughters, and a dedicated member within our OTF community.

ALL PROCEEDS FOR THIS EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO A CHARITY OF THE BLACK FAMILY'S CHOOSING.

Registration for this event will be open until 7:00am on Saturday, June 17th (the day of the event) or until all spots are filled. Packet pickup will start at 8:00am, and the race will start at 9:00am.