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SBL Races for All Paces Returns on EIU Camp us After Two Years
Sarah Bus h Lincoln is mobilizing its 14th annual Races for all Paces, a multi-race e vent Saturday, May 14, that starts and finishes on the track of Eastern Ill inois University’s O’Brien Stadium.
Race organizers are thrilled to offer challenging and fun race cours es, including the Panther Trail, campus locations, local neighborhoods and the half-marathon that goes into the country with hills and other exciting challenges along the route. “Our goal is to encourage everyone to live heal thy lifestyles at every age,” Race Director Laura Bollan said. “We purposef ully developed multiple race events to appeal as many people as possible.”< /span>
The event includes a half mara thon, as well as an individual 10K, 5K Run/Walk, 1-Mile Run/Walk, and even races for young children, including a “Toddler Trot” for kids ages 3 to 5 a nd a “Diaper Dash,” for kids under age 3 that takes place on the EIU footba ll field.
Race participants a re encouraged to bring the entire family. “We welcome everyone,” Bollan sai d. “Races for All Paces can be a competitive run or simply a fun day to enj oy with the family.” The event includes fun activities for people of all ag es, including inflatable bounce houses for the kids, face painting, a photo booth and music for everyone’s enjoyment.
Participants are encouraged to register early to ensure receiv ing the desired shirt size, but people can register for all races up until 10 minutes before the start of each race on the day of the event. Course su pport for all events includes water, sport drinks, and chocolate milk, frui t and port-a-potties, which will be available at various stages of the even ts. Race bibs will feature a QR code that can be scanned for real-time race times.
There will also be an untimed One-Mile Fun Run, and the Toddler Trot and Diaper Dash on the footb all field, giving even the youngest kids an opportunity to start an active lifestyle. A training schedule for each race and tips for running can be fo und on the Sarah Bush Lincoln website, www.sarahbush.org/races< /a> for those who have never run before, Bo llan said.
To register, go to www.sarahbush.org/races. T-shirts and medals are guaranteed for all runners registered (excluding Toddler Trot and Diaper Dash). Please note, registra tion fees are non-refundable and are used to support Healthy Communities pr ograms. Parking is available in the O’Brien Stadium parking lot.
Event Title partner is First Mid; Half M arathon partner is KC Summers Buick Toyota GMC; 5K partner is Rural King; K idZone Partnership is Wave Graphics; Runner Tracking and Results partner is First Neighbor Bank; and Toddler Trot and Diaper Dash Partners are Charles ton Wesley United Methodist Church, Old State Road Christian Church, St. Jo hn’s Lutheran School, and Truth and Grace Fellowship. Support partnerships are A Heart’s Desire Photography, J-WAG photo, and Studio Magee.
For more information, contact Laura Bol lan at 217-345-6828. Race course maps are available at www.sarahbush.o rg/races.