Southern Illinois Spring Classic
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Past event
9:00 AM CDT
Lawrenceville, Illinois
$33.35–$81.05 · 4 races
5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun at the Southern Illinois Spring Classic on Saturday, March 30, 2024! This vibrant event will take place in charming Lawrenceville, IL, featuring both a 5K run/walk and a Half Marathon, celebrating its 15th annual race. Kick off the day with registration and packet pick-up at Parkside Elementary School from 6:30 to 7:45 AM, followed by the Half Marathon starting at 8:00 AM and the 5K beginning shortly after at 8:30 AM.
Participants will enjoy scenic courses that wind through the lovely Lawrence County countryside, finishing on the brand new track at Lawrenceville High School. With a flat terrain and seven hydration stations, runners can focus on enjoying the experience and pushing their limits. Plus, all Half Marathon finishers will receive a medal, and awards will be given to top finishers in various age categories. Join in the excitement, grab a friend, and make unforgettable memories at this fantastic spring event!
Participants will enjoy scenic courses that wind through the lovely Lawrence County countryside, finishing on the brand new track at Lawrenceville High School. With a flat terrain and seven hydration stations, runners can focus on enjoying the experience and pushing their limits. Plus, all Half Marathon finishers will receive a medal, and awards will be given to top finishers in various age categories. Join in the excitement, grab a friend, and make unforgettable memories at this fantastic spring event!
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Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $5.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM CDT
$75.75
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5k run/walk
Incl. $3.35 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM CDT
$33.35
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Virtual Half Marathon
VirtualIncl. $6.05 Fee & T-Shirt
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
Entries closed9:00 AM CDT
$81.05
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Virtual 5k run/walk
VirtualIncl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
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
Entries closed9:00 AM CDT
$43.95
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 30, 2024 KSD of Lawrence County will be hosting its 15th annual
Southern Illinois Spring Classic 5K run/walk.
The2024 race will be the 15th year for the Half-Marathon.
---------- SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ----------
FRIDAY, MARCH 29
6-7 pm: Early packet pick up inside gym
SATURDAY, MARCH 30
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 25 signs up
$55 from participant 26 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 6, 2023 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 30, 2024 KSD of Lawrence County will be hosting its 15th annual
Southern Illinois Spring Classic 5K run/walk.
The2024 race will be the 15th year for the Half-Marathon.
---------- SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ----------
FRIDAY, MARCH 29
6-7 pm: Early packet pick up inside gym
SATURDAY, MARCH 30
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 25 signs up
$55 from participant 26 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 6, 2023 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.
Location
1900 Cedar St., Lawrenceville, 62439, IL, United States
Southern Illinois Spring Classic
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