The Gifford Sesquicentennial 5k and Kids Run
- Date Sat 19th July 2025
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Gifford, Illinois
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for an exciting day in Gifford, Champaign on Saturday, July 19, 2025! Join us for the Gifford Sesquicentennial 5k and Kids Run, a fantastic event celebrating the community's 150th anniversary. The festivities kick off bright and early at 7 AM with a scenic 5k run/walk that welcomes participants of all ages and skill levels. For our younger runners, the fun continues with a Kids 1k race, set to start around 8:30 AM. Don’t worry if you’re not pre-registered—day-of registration opens at 6 AM for the 5k and at 7:30 AM for the Kids 1k. This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy a spirited community event, embrace an active lifestyle, and create lasting memories with family and friends. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled with fun, fitness, and celebration!
Organiser's Description
Put on your running/walking shoes and be ready to hit the streets of Gifford for our Gifford Sesquicentennial 5k and Kids Run! On July 19, 2025 we will begin the day with a 5k run/walk and a Kids 1k afterwards. The 5k will start at 7 AM, with day of registration beginning at 6 AM. The Kids 1k will begin after the 5k concludes, typically around 8:30 AM. Race Day Registration for the 1k begins at 7:30 AM.
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (7:00AM CDT)
$27.50
The 5k Race Day Registration begins at 6:00 AM. The race will begin at 7:00 am rain or shine. The 1k Kids Fun Run Race Day Registration begins at 8:00 am. The race will begin at 8:30 am rain or shine. We welcome kids from the ages of 4-10 and each participant will receive a goodie bag! T-shirts for both races are NOT guaranteed after Friday June 27th. Prizes will be rewarded for both races! -
Kids Fun Run 1k
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (8:30AM CDT)
$16.90
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