Watershed Run Wild! 5k & Fun Run
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Past event
10:30 AM CDT
Edwardsville, Illinois
$22.90–$33.63 · 3 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Watershed Run Wild! 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the beautiful Watershed Nature Center in Edwardsville, Madison. This vibrant event celebrates Earth Day 2024 and invites participants of all ages to embrace the great outdoors while supporting the Nature Preserve Foundation's mission of education, restoration, and recreation. Whether you choose to skip, jog, or walk, you can enjoy the scenic trails at your own pace.
The 5K race features exciting perks including a DJ, coffee, a native plant sale, and post-race massages provided by MassageLuXe. Prizes await the top male and female finishers, with special medals for age group winners. For those looking for a shorter distance, the 1 Mile Fun Run offers participants a chance to earn a wooden medal and the option to purchase a commemorative T-shirt. Don’t forget to register by April 1st to secure your shirt! With Discovery Day activities for the kids, yoga sessions, and plenty of post-race fun, the Watershed Run Wild! 5K & Fun Run promises a day filled with excitement and community spirit. Sign up today and be part of this unforgettable celebration!
The 5K race features exciting perks including a DJ, coffee, a native plant sale, and post-race massages provided by MassageLuXe. Prizes await the top male and female finishers, with special medals for age group winners. For those looking for a shorter distance, the 1 Mile Fun Run offers participants a chance to earn a wooden medal and the option to purchase a commemorative T-shirt. Don’t forget to register by April 1st to secure your shirt! With Discovery Day activities for the kids, yoga sessions, and plenty of post-race fun, the Watershed Run Wild! 5K & Fun Run promises a day filled with excitement and community spirit. Sign up today and be part of this unforgettable celebration!
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Races
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5k
Incl. $3.63 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:30 AM CDT
$33.63
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Virtual 5k
VirtualIncl. $3.63 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed10:30 AM CDT
$33.63
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1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed10:30 AM CDT
$22.90
Organiser's description
BJC WATERSHED RUN WILD 5K AT THE WATERSHED NATURE CENTER IN EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS IN CELEBRATION OF EARTH DAY 2024!
THE ULTIMATE 5K CHECKLIST!
* DJ
* Coffee
* Native Plant Sale
* Prizes for top race winners!
* Post-race massages by MassageLuXe
You get all these AND MORE included in your BJC HealthCare Run Wild! 5K & Fun Run Registration. The deadline to get a shirt with your registration is Monday, April 1st, so dont delay! Sign up today!
Proceeds from this fundraiser will support the Nature Preserve Foundations mission: Education, Restoration, Recreation. Skip, hop, jog, walk, jump or run your way around the Watershed trails! Coffee and yoga will be provided before the race and then hang around afterward for a native plant sale, music and Discovery Day educational activities for the kids!
T-SHIRT: 5K registrants receive a T-shirt if signed up by April 1. 1 Mile Fun Run receive a Wooden Medal and have the option to purchase a t-shirt for an additional $7 by April 1.
AWARDS: 5K - Top Male and Woman Overall will receive gift card, tree and certificate. The Top 5K male and female age group winners will receive a medal, tree and certificate: 10&under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-34, 35-50, and over 50. 1 Mile Fun finishers will receive a wooden medal.
TIMING: Timing provided by Final Lap Racing https://finallapracing.com
THE ULTIMATE 5K CHECKLIST!
* DJ
* Coffee
* Native Plant Sale
* Prizes for top race winners!
* Post-race massages by MassageLuXe
You get all these AND MORE included in your BJC HealthCare Run Wild! 5K & Fun Run Registration. The deadline to get a shirt with your registration is Monday, April 1st, so dont delay! Sign up today!
Proceeds from this fundraiser will support the Nature Preserve Foundations mission: Education, Restoration, Recreation. Skip, hop, jog, walk, jump or run your way around the Watershed trails! Coffee and yoga will be provided before the race and then hang around afterward for a native plant sale, music and Discovery Day educational activities for the kids!
T-SHIRT: 5K registrants receive a T-shirt if signed up by April 1. 1 Mile Fun Run receive a Wooden Medal and have the option to purchase a t-shirt for an additional $7 by April 1.
AWARDS: 5K - Top Male and Woman Overall will receive gift card, tree and certificate. The Top 5K male and female age group winners will receive a medal, tree and certificate: 10&under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-34, 35-50, and over 50. 1 Mile Fun finishers will receive a wooden medal.
TIMING: Timing provided by Final Lap Racing https://finallapracing.com
Location
1591 Tower Avenue, Edwardsville, 62025, IL, United States
Watershed Run Wild! 5k & Fun Run
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