Southern Illinois Spring Classic Half Marathon & 5K
- Date Sat 29th March 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Lawrenceville, Illinois
- Price $21.69 - $70.45
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and community spirit at the Southern Illinois Spring Classic Half Marathon & 5K, taking place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in the vibrant town of Lawrenceville, Illinois. This beloved annual event invites runners and walkers of all levels to participate in a scenic 13.1-mile half marathon or a fun-filled 5K run/walk. The courses feature mostly flat routes that begin at Parkside Elementary School and wind through the picturesque Lawrence County countryside, concluding on the new Lawrenceville High School track.
Participants can enjoy a festive atmosphere with an early packet pick-up on March 28, followed by race day festivities including breakfast at the school cafeteria post-race. With medals awarded to half marathon finishers and a variety of age group awards, there’s plenty of motivation to lace up your shoes and hit the pavement. Registration is open now, and whether you're joining in-person or opting for the virtual race option, this event promises a rewarding experience for all involved. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this wonderful celebration of health and community!
Participants can enjoy a festive atmosphere with an early packet pick-up on March 28, followed by race day festivities including breakfast at the school cafeteria post-race. With medals awarded to half marathon finishers and a variety of age group awards, there’s plenty of motivation to lace up your shoes and hit the pavement. Registration is open now, and whether you're joining in-person or opting for the virtual race option, this event promises a rewarding experience for all involved. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this wonderful celebration of health and community!
Organiser's Description
RACE WEBSITE
Additional race information can be found at http://www.southernillinoisspringclassic.com.
PLACE
1900 Cedar St.
Lawrenceville, IL US 62439
DESCRIPTION
On March 29, 20254 KSD of Lawrence County will be hosting its 16th annual
Southern Illinois Spring Classic 5K run/walk.
---------- SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ----------
FRIDAY, MARCH 28
6-7 pm: Early packet pick up inside gym
SATURDAY, MARCH 29
6:30-7:45 am: Registration and Packet Pick Up
8:00 am: Half Marathon Start and 5K Run/Walk Start
8:30 am: Stick around and enjoy breakfast in the school cafeteria.
10:30 am: Half Marathon/ 5K Awards
Registration Fees:
Half Marathon- $49 till participant 50 signs up
$55 from participant 51 until Jan. 31st
$60 Feb. 1st-March 13th
$70 March 14th-25th
5K- $19 till participant 25 participants sign up
$25 from participant 26 until Jan. 31st
$30 Feb. 1st-March 13th
$35 March 14th-25th
Registration includes race entry, T-shirt*, packet, and medal for 1/2 marathon participants. Rain or shine, no refunds.
*Same day registrations accepted.
Entries must be received by March 1, 2025 or T-shirts arent guaranteed.
RACE DAY FAQ
VIRTUAL RACES:
We are offering a Virtual 5K or Half Marathon to those that would rather not be at an event. All prices for the Virtual events are $5 more to be able to ship the packet to your door with a medal if you did the half. You will be able to enter your time on a website.
RACE PACKET PICK-UP:
Packet pick-up will be located inside the school gym at
Parkside Elementary School,
1900 Cedar St.,
Lawrenceville, IL 62439.
Friday: 6pm - 7pm Saturday: 6:30am - 7:45am
COURSE:
The SISC Half Marathon starts at Parkside Elementary School, continues through Lawrenceville, winds through the Lawrence County countryside and ends on the new Lawrenceville High School track.
The 13.1 mile course is mostly flat. The course will officially close 4 hours after the start time. Please be advised that portions of the course will remain open to traffic.
The 5K course starts at Parkside Elementary School, continues through Lawrenceville and ends on the new Lawrenceville High School track. The course is mostly flat. Please be advised that portions of the course will remain open to traffic.
TIMING:
Bib timing will be provided by To The Finish, LLC. You must pick up your official race bib at the designated packet pick-up time. Please attach the official bib to the front of your shirt prior to the race. If you do not have a bib, you will not be timed.
RACE NUMBER:
Pin your race number/bib to the front of your shirt, plainly and visibly to race officials, drivers, photographers and spectators. All participants must wear an official race number/bib.
HEALTH AND SAFETY:
Drink fluids before, during and after the race. Stay hydrated! There will be 7 water stations along the course. Three of these stations will also offer Gatorade. Traffic control will be provided by SISC volunteers and the Lawrenceville Police Dept. However, please be advised that although volunteers along the course will deter traffic to the best of their ability, safety is ultimately your own responsibility. Watch for traffic!
FIRST AID STATIONS:
First aid will be provided by Lawrence County Memorial Hospital. There will be several stations throughout the course located near water stations. Ambulance support will also be on hand.
PORTABLE TOILETS:
Portable toilets will be located throughout the course.
AWARDS:
All half marathon participants will receive a medal.
Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers in each age group and must be claimed at the event. The age groups are as follows:
5K HALF MARATHON
17 and Under 19 and Under
18-24 20-29
25-29 30-39
30-34 40-49
35-39 50-59
40-44 60 and Over
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65 and Over
VOLUNTEER:
If you would like to volunteer for this event, please go to the "Contact Us" tab and send us an email or call one of the Event Coordinators. We would love to have your help!
PARKING:
Free parking is available to all at the Parkside Elementary School.
Additional race information can be found at http://www.southernillinoisspringclassic.com.
PLACE
1900 Cedar St.
Lawrenceville, IL US 62439
DESCRIPTION
On March 29, 20254 KSD of Lawrence County will be hosting its 16th annual
Southern Illinois Spring Classic 5K run/walk.
---------- SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ----------
FRIDAY, MARCH 28
6-7 pm: Early packet pick up inside gym
SATURDAY, MARCH 29
6:30-7:45 am: Registration and Packet Pick Up
8:00 am: Half Marathon Start and 5K Run/Walk Start
8:30 am: Stick around and enjoy breakfast in the school cafeteria.
10:30 am: Half Marathon/ 5K Awards
Registration Fees:
Half Marathon- $49 till participant 50 signs up
$55 from participant 51 until Jan. 31st
$60 Feb. 1st-March 13th
$70 March 14th-25th
5K- $19 till participant 25 participants sign up
$25 from participant 26 until Jan. 31st
$30 Feb. 1st-March 13th
$35 March 14th-25th
Registration includes race entry, T-shirt*, packet, and medal for 1/2 marathon participants. Rain or shine, no refunds.
*Same day registrations accepted.
Entries must be received by March 1, 2025 or T-shirts arent guaranteed.
RACE DAY FAQ
VIRTUAL RACES:
We are offering a Virtual 5K or Half Marathon to those that would rather not be at an event. All prices for the Virtual events are $5 more to be able to ship the packet to your door with a medal if you did the half. You will be able to enter your time on a website.
RACE PACKET PICK-UP:
Packet pick-up will be located inside the school gym at
Parkside Elementary School,
1900 Cedar St.,
Lawrenceville, IL 62439.
Friday: 6pm - 7pm Saturday: 6:30am - 7:45am
COURSE:
The SISC Half Marathon starts at Parkside Elementary School, continues through Lawrenceville, winds through the Lawrence County countryside and ends on the new Lawrenceville High School track.
The 13.1 mile course is mostly flat. The course will officially close 4 hours after the start time. Please be advised that portions of the course will remain open to traffic.
The 5K course starts at Parkside Elementary School, continues through Lawrenceville and ends on the new Lawrenceville High School track. The course is mostly flat. Please be advised that portions of the course will remain open to traffic.
TIMING:
Bib timing will be provided by To The Finish, LLC. You must pick up your official race bib at the designated packet pick-up time. Please attach the official bib to the front of your shirt prior to the race. If you do not have a bib, you will not be timed.
RACE NUMBER:
Pin your race number/bib to the front of your shirt, plainly and visibly to race officials, drivers, photographers and spectators. All participants must wear an official race number/bib.
HEALTH AND SAFETY:
Drink fluids before, during and after the race. Stay hydrated! There will be 7 water stations along the course. Three of these stations will also offer Gatorade. Traffic control will be provided by SISC volunteers and the Lawrenceville Police Dept. However, please be advised that although volunteers along the course will deter traffic to the best of their ability, safety is ultimately your own responsibility. Watch for traffic!
FIRST AID STATIONS:
First aid will be provided by Lawrence County Memorial Hospital. There will be several stations throughout the course located near water stations. Ambulance support will also be on hand.
PORTABLE TOILETS:
Portable toilets will be located throughout the course.
AWARDS:
All half marathon participants will receive a medal.
Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers in each age group and must be claimed at the event. The age groups are as follows:
5K HALF MARATHON
17 and Under 19 and Under
18-24 20-29
25-29 30-39
30-34 40-49
35-39 50-59
40-44 60 and Over
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65 and Over
VOLUNTEER:
If you would like to volunteer for this event, please go to the "Contact Us" tab and send us an email or call one of the Event Coordinators. We would love to have your help!
PARKING:
Free parking is available to all at the Parkside Elementary School.
Races
-
Half Marathon
Incl. $4.49 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th March 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$53.49
-
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.69 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th March 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$21.69
-
Virtual Half Marathon
Incl. $5.45 Fee & T-Shirt
$70.45
Make your own route. https://www.mappedometer.com/ Out and back route: run 6.55 miles out and the same back 2 lap course, make a course with 6.55 mile laps 3 lap course, make a course with 4.36 mile laps 4 lap course, make a course with 3.27 mile laps -
Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.35 Fee & T-Shirt
$33.35
Make your own course: https://www.mappedometer.com/ Make a out and back course 1.55 miles out then back the same 2 lap course, each lap is 1.55 miles
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