Course:
A flat, fast and certified (USATF IL16043NM) 5K course with start and finish at Center Park.

Restrictions:
For safety and insurance reasons, absolutely no unregistered runners allowed on course. In-line skates, bicycles, skateboards and dogs will be prohibited from the racecourse.

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Unisex, Super-Soft, Performance T-shirts for all 5K Entrants--guaranteed if entered on or before 11:59 p.m. on May 18th.

Random drawing for $50 Gift Certificate and a pair of Running shoes - Compliments of the Springfield Running Center (Winners must be present)

Year #6 for pre-season "bragging rights"

Team competition
Add the times of your school's top 3 finishers (any age) and low time wins!
Top 3 male and top 3 female teams receive an award for their school.

2 Children's Runs - FREE ENTRY!
Ribbons to all finishers.

Tiny Tyke Trot:
100 yard dash @ 8:15am (for ages 5 and under).

Kid's Challenge:
Quarter Mile Run @ 8:20am (for ages 6-10)

Friday, June 17, 2022 at the Springfield Running Center from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. at Center Park Beach House.

*$35.00 per person on race day (No Discounts)*

13 and under, 14-15, 16-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+

Awards to Top 3 Male and Female Overall and 3 Awards
in Each Age Division.

Your participation in this event directly benefits the future of the sport that you enjoy...distance running. Thanks to our generous sponsors and you, the organizers of the Scholastic Challenge will be donating funds to local high school cross country and track programs. Based upon your designation on this form, a percentage of the race fund will go to that particular program. While this race welcomes all runners, funds will remain in the schools of central Illinois, defined by the State Journal-Register circulation area. If you are not a student of a central Illinois high school, please designate one that may currently enroll your child, grandchild, brother, sister, your former high school, etc. Thank you for your participation in this unique event. We trust that you will not only come away with a pleasurable race experience, but also with a positive feeling for what you have given back to your sport.

For event-related questions, please click on the Contact the Organizers button on the left-hand side of this page.