Junaia P. Carter, MD 5k Run / Walk
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Past event
10:00 AM CDT
Springfield, Illinois
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Junaia P. Carter, MD 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run, taking place on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Washington Park Pavilion in Springfield, Sangamon. This exciting family-friendly event not only promotes health and wellness but also supports a noble cause, with proceeds benefiting the Simmons Cancer Institute to fund vital breast cancer research.
Participants can look forward to an action-packed schedule starting with race packet pick-up on Friday, October 27, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Springfield Running Center. On race day, the 5K Run/Walk kicks off at 9:00 AM for ages 13 and up, followed by an awards ceremony for top finishers at 10:00 AM. For the younger runners, the Kids Fun Run for children 12 and under will take place at 10:30 AM, featuring awards and a costume contest afterward. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, friendly competition, and the chance to make a difference!
Participants can look forward to an action-packed schedule starting with race packet pick-up on Friday, October 27, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Springfield Running Center. On race day, the 5K Run/Walk kicks off at 9:00 AM for ages 13 and up, followed by an awards ceremony for top finishers at 10:00 AM. For the younger runners, the Kids Fun Run for children 12 and under will take place at 10:30 AM, featuring awards and a costume contest afterward. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, friendly competition, and the chance to make a difference!
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2023 JUNAIA P. CARTER MD 5K RUN/WALK & KIDS FUN RUN
OCTOBER 28, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WASHINGTON PARK PAVILION | SPRINGFIELD, IL
JOIN US FOR THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT WHILE SUPPORTING A GOOD CAUSE.
HOSTED BY SIU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES.
PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE SIMMONS CANCER INSTITUTE TO FUND BREAST CANCER RESEARCH.
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 RACE PACKET PICK-UP
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3:00 6:00 PM AT THE SPRINGFIELD RUNNING CENTER
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 RACE DAY (NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION)
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8:00 - 8:45 AM: LIMITED RACE PACKET PICK-UP
*
8:45 AM: RUNNERS LINE UP
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9:00 AM: 5K RUN/WALK (13+) (TIMED EVENT)
*
10:00 AM: AWARDS CEREMONY FOR TIMED RACE
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10:30 AM: KIDS FUN RUN (12 AND UNDER)
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_KIDS AWARDS CEREMONY & COSTUME CONTEST TO IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW_
*
12:00 PM: EVENT CONCLUDES
RACE PRIZE CATEGORIES
* OVERALL 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE 5K FEMALE WINS A CUSTOM MEDAL
* Overall 1st place also wins a Bella Milano gift card
* OVERALL 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE 5K MALE WINS A CUSTOM MEDAL
* Overall 1st place also wins a Bella Milano gift card
* OVERALL 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE KID'S FUN RUN WINS A CUSTOM MEDAL
* Overall 1st place also wins a Bella Milano gift card
* COSTUME CONTEST 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE WIN A CUSTOM MEDAL
* 1st place also wins a Bella Milano gift card
OCTOBER 28, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WASHINGTON PARK PAVILION | SPRINGFIELD, IL
JOIN US FOR THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT WHILE SUPPORTING A GOOD CAUSE.
HOSTED BY SIU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES.
PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE SIMMONS CANCER INSTITUTE TO FUND BREAST CANCER RESEARCH.
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 RACE PACKET PICK-UP
*
3:00 6:00 PM AT THE SPRINGFIELD RUNNING CENTER
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 RACE DAY (NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION)
*
8:00 - 8:45 AM: LIMITED RACE PACKET PICK-UP
*
8:45 AM: RUNNERS LINE UP
*
9:00 AM: 5K RUN/WALK (13+) (TIMED EVENT)
*
10:00 AM: AWARDS CEREMONY FOR TIMED RACE
*
10:30 AM: KIDS FUN RUN (12 AND UNDER)
*
_KIDS AWARDS CEREMONY & COSTUME CONTEST TO IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW_
*
12:00 PM: EVENT CONCLUDES
RACE PRIZE CATEGORIES
* OVERALL 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE 5K FEMALE WINS A CUSTOM MEDAL
* Overall 1st place also wins a Bella Milano gift card
* OVERALL 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE 5K MALE WINS A CUSTOM MEDAL
* Overall 1st place also wins a Bella Milano gift card
* OVERALL 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE KID'S FUN RUN WINS A CUSTOM MEDAL
* Overall 1st place also wins a Bella Milano gift card
* COSTUME CONTEST 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE WIN A CUSTOM MEDAL
* 1st place also wins a Bella Milano gift card
Location
Washington Park Pavilion, Springfield, 62704, IL, United States
Junaia P. Carter, MD 5k Run / Walk
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