Lincoln-Douglas 3 Mile/8 Mile Race
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Past event
7:30 AM CDT
Metamora, Illinois
Free–$32.80 · 3 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun at the 51st Lincoln-Douglas 3 Mile and 8 Mile Race on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in the charming town of Metamora, Woodford. This exciting event kicks off bright and early, with the 8 Mile and 3 Mile races starting at 7:30 AM, followed by the Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run for participants aged 12 and under at 8:00 AM. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a brisk walk, both the 3 Mile and 8 Mile courses promise a scenic experience, starting in front of MTCO and finishing at the historic Metamora Courthouse.
Participants can register for the race at a fee of $25 if done by June 17, or $30 thereafter. The first 150 entries for the 3 Mile and 8 Mile races will receive a stylish T-shirt, and all finishers in the Kids Fun Run will be awarded participation ribbons. With trophies for the top male and female finishers in each race, along with age group awards, this event celebrates athletic achievement for everyone. Join us for a fantastic day of community spirit, friendly competition,
Participants can register for the race at a fee of $25 if done by June 17, or $30 thereafter. The first 150 entries for the 3 Mile and 8 Mile races will receive a stylish T-shirt, and all finishers in the Kids Fun Run will be awarded participation ribbons. With trophies for the top male and female finishers in each race, along with age group awards, this event celebrates athletic achievement for everyone. Join us for a fantastic day of community spirit, friendly competition,
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Races
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3 Mile
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Entries closed7:30 AM CDT
$32.80
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8 Mile
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Entries closed7:30 AM CDT
$32.80
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1/2 Mile Fun Run (12 & under)
Entries closed8:00 AM CDT
Free
Organiser's description
51ST LINCOLN-DOUGLAS RUN - 3 MILE & 8 MILE DISTANCES AND KIDS 1/2 MILE (12 AND UNDER).
TIME: 7:30 AM 8 MILE AND 3 MILE RUN ( WALKERS WELCOME IN THE 3 MILE RUN)
TIME: 8:00 AM 1/2 MILE KIDS FUN RUN (12 AND UNDER)
COURSE: BOTH RACES START IN FRONT OF MTCO AND FINISH IN FRONT OF THE HISTORIC METAMORA COURTHOUSE
ENTRY FEE: $25.00 IF PAID BY JUNE 17, $30.00 AFTER JUNE 17. T-SHIRTS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FIRST 150 ENTRIES FOR THE 3 AND 8 MILE RUNNERS.
PACKET PICKUP: RUNNERS ARE TO PICK UP THEIR NUMBERS OR REGISTER AT METAMORA TWP. HS FROM 6:30 TO 7:15.
FACILITIES: RESTROOMS WILL BE PROVIDED AT METAMORA TWP. HIGH SCHOOL
AWARDS: TROPHIES WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE TOP MALE AND FEMALE IN BOTH RACES. TROPHIES TO THE TOP THREE MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUP.
3 MILE AGE GROUPS: 14 & UNDER, 15 - 19, 20 - 24, 25 - 29, 30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45 - 50, 51 - 59, 60 - 69, 70 & OVER.
8 MILE AGE GROUPS: 19 & UNDER, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 & OVER.
PARTICIPATION RIBBONS TO ALL FINISHER IN THE KIDS 1/2 MILE FUN RUN.
TIME: 7:30 AM 8 MILE AND 3 MILE RUN ( WALKERS WELCOME IN THE 3 MILE RUN)
TIME: 8:00 AM 1/2 MILE KIDS FUN RUN (12 AND UNDER)
COURSE: BOTH RACES START IN FRONT OF MTCO AND FINISH IN FRONT OF THE HISTORIC METAMORA COURTHOUSE
ENTRY FEE: $25.00 IF PAID BY JUNE 17, $30.00 AFTER JUNE 17. T-SHIRTS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FIRST 150 ENTRIES FOR THE 3 AND 8 MILE RUNNERS.
PACKET PICKUP: RUNNERS ARE TO PICK UP THEIR NUMBERS OR REGISTER AT METAMORA TWP. HS FROM 6:30 TO 7:15.
FACILITIES: RESTROOMS WILL BE PROVIDED AT METAMORA TWP. HIGH SCHOOL
AWARDS: TROPHIES WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE TOP MALE AND FEMALE IN BOTH RACES. TROPHIES TO THE TOP THREE MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUP.
3 MILE AGE GROUPS: 14 & UNDER, 15 - 19, 20 - 24, 25 - 29, 30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45 - 50, 51 - 59, 60 - 69, 70 & OVER.
8 MILE AGE GROUPS: 19 & UNDER, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 & OVER.
PARTICIPATION RIBBONS TO ALL FINISHER IN THE KIDS 1/2 MILE FUN RUN.
Location
101 W. Madison St., Metamora, 61548, IL, United States
Lincoln-Douglas 3 Mile/8 Mile Race
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