Join the Run, Walk and Rally benefitting Easterseals Central Illinois on April 20

Posted on April 8, 2024
Easterseals Run, Walk & Rally on April 20, 2024 at Tipton Park in Bloomington, IL.

Easterseals Central Illinois invites you to the Run, Walk & Rally on Saturday, April 20 in Bloomington!

Run, Walk & Rally
April 20, 2024
Tipton Park (2201 Stone Mountain Blvd, Bloomington, IL)
Starts at 8:00am

This family friendly 5k/1 mile event is a place for participants to run, walk, ride or roll across the finish line.

Kids can enjoy the post race party including games and prizes!

CLICK HERE to get registered today as an individual, a family or a team.

The Run, Walk and Rally is followed by a week-long Community Rally celebration of the Easterseals families and an invitation to the Central Illinois community to join in the vision of inclusion and empowerment.

The Community Rally celebration, April 22-26, is your opportunity to participate in the week-long telethon to raise money for the children and families of Easterseals! Learn more about the week long telethon here: https://www.easterseals.com/ci/get-involved/events/easterseals-community-rally.html

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