Colby Smith 4 Mile Classic In Person and Virtual Run

Saturday, August 24, 2024 Past event

9:00 AM CDT

Freeport, Illinois

Free–$35.00 · 4 races

Event summary

Join us for the exciting Colby Smith 4 Mile Classic on Saturday, August 24th, 2024, in Freeport, Stephenson! This in-person and virtual run will kick off at 8:00 AM, starting at the scenic St. Thomas Church and finishing on the Aquin Schools football field. With a course-certified 4-mile circuit, runners of all levels are encouraged to participate and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere.

Registration and packet pickup will be available from 7:00 to 7:45 AM at St. Thomas Church, making it easy to get ready for this memorable event. As we honor the legacy of Colby J. Smith, participants can look forward to trophies for the top overall male and female winners, as well as medals for the top three male and female runners in all age groups. All participants will receive a stylish long sleeve tech t-shirt. Plus, your participation supports a great cause, with proceeds benefiting the Colby Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund, which has provided over $158,000 in scholarships since 2010. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to run, remember, and contribute!

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Races

In Person Run

Includes Long Sleeve Tech T-Shirt

Under age 18 is $15. Price will update when you register.

9:00 AM CDT

$35.00

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Virtual Run
Virtual

Includes Long Sleeve Tech T-Shirt

Complete your 4 mile run ANYWHERE, ANY TIME!

9:00 AM CDT

$35.00

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Donation with Long Sleeve T-Shirt

Includes Long Sleeve Tech T-Shirt

Use this option if you would like to make a donation. You will have the option to choose your donation amount during this registration process. All donations above $30 will receive a Long Sleeve Tech Race T-shirt. Thank you for your support!

9:00 AM CDT

$35.00

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Volunteer

Includes Short Sleeved T-Shirt

Not up for completing the race? Our volunteers are ESSENTIAL to the success of the race! All volunteers receive a high quality short sleeve t-shirt. Thanks for helping out!

8:00 AM CDT

Free

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Organiser's description

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH FROM 7:00-7:45AM AT ST. THOMAS CHURCH. PACKET PICKUP IS ALSO SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH FROM 7:00-7:45AM AT ST. THOMAS CHURCH. THE RACE WILL BEGIN AT 8:00AM.

Join us for a 4-mile, course-certified Rockford Road Runners circuit race. This unique course begins at St. Thomas Church (1400 Kiwanis Dr, Freeport, IL) and ends on the Aquin Schools football field (across from 902 E Empire St, Freeport, IL). Transportation is available at the finish line back to St. Thomas Church.

Every year, we honor the memory of Colby J. Smith with the Colby Smith Memorial 4-Mile Classic and Colby Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Trophies are awarded to the top overall male and female winners and medals are given to the top three male and female runners in all age groups. All participants will receive a long sleeve tech t-shirt.

Proceeds from the race benefit the Colby Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund which provides scholarships for students to attend Aquin Catholic Schools. To make a contribution to the scholarship fund, which has awarded over $158,000 to students since 2010, please use the "Donate" button above.

It has been a wonderful tribute to Colby's memory and the support from all of you has been incredible!