Interplanetary 5K Race & 1 Mile Fitness Walk
Saturday, March 23, 2019 in Peoria, IL at Peoria Riverfront Museum-
5K Race
at 9:00 AM
Runners can choose not to receive a shirt for a reduced price» $25.00 registration (through 3/5 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
» $20.00 registration (no shirt) (3/5 at 11:59 PM US/Central through 3/21 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
All race participants pre-registered by March 5th will have the option to receive a gender specific moisture-wicking technical t-shirt. Participants may also choose not to receive a shirt, for a discounted entry fee. Fun Run participants will receive a cotton T-shirt. Race t-shirts from past races will be available for purchase at packet pickup and on race day.
5K Registration
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1 Mile Fitness Walk
at 9:05 AM
Runners can choose not to receive a shirt for a reduced price» $20.00 registration (through 3/5 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
» $15.00 registration (no shirt) (3/5 at 11:59 PM US/Central through 3/21 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
1 Mile Registration
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Kids' 1/2 Mile Fun Run
at 9:30 AM
Runners can choose not to receive a shirt for a reduced price» $15.00 registration (includes Terry the Tractor book) (through 3/5 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
» $10.00 registration (no shirt but still includes Terry the Tractor book) (3/5 at 11:59 PM US/Central through 3/21 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
Kids Run Registration
* Click here for fee information
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Run the Planets! |
What is the Interplanetary 5K Race & 1 Mile Fitness Walk?
- A family oriented Race/Walk for participants of all ages - 5K Race for all ages, 1 Mile Fitness Walk, 1/2 Mile Kids' Fun Run
- Walk or run through portions of the Central Illinois Community Solar System, the world's most complete large scale model of the Solar System.
- Participants will follow the routes of interplanetary explorers through the solar system from the Sun, past Mercury, Venus and Earth, to Mars and back along the Riverfront Trail.
- It's athletic, it's educational, it's fun... for the whole family!
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Event Information |
Date:
Friday, March 22, 2019
Event Timeline:
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Pre-race packet pick-up available at the museum
Saturday, March 23, 2019
Event Timeline:
7:30 - 8:30 AM - Race day packet pick-up and registration
9:00 AM - 5K Race (Refreshments following race)
9:05 AM - 1 Mile Fitness Walk
9:30 AM - Kids' 1/2 Mile Fun Run (Awards following the fun run)
Location:
Peoria Riverfront Museum
222 SW Washington St.
Peoria, IL 61602
Course:
Entirely on the flat (no hills) along the Riverfront Trail (from Gateway Building to Detweiller Marina)
Family Pricing:
After registering 2 children, additional Fun Run participants pay only $7 each with a shirt or $5 each without a shirt. Must register by mail or in person for special pricing.
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T-Shirt |
Pre-registered race participants will receive a moisture-wicking technical T-Shirt. Runners can choose not to receive a shirt for a reduced price. Fun Run participants will receive a cotton T-Shirt.
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Awards |
Awards to overall male and female winners and top 3 male and female 5K runners in each age division.
Certificates for kids and fitness walkers.
All kids will receive their choice of a Terry the Tractor book signed by the author and race director, Mike Rucker.
Divisions - 5K - overall male and female; 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and up
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Questions? |
For event-related questions, please click on the *Contact the Organizers* button on the left-hand side of this page.
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