Race with Your Heart
June 11, 2022 at Eureka Lake Pavilion in Eureka, IL
Join us for a leisurely 2 mile walk on a flat surface around Eureka Lake or enter into one of our two challenging and competitive races. Our race course is beautiful; going through the woodlands along Eureka Lake and through local subdivisions. Both 5K and 10K Distance available. Course is mostly flat with a couple of significant hills ascending Eureka Lake dam.
We will have raffles, free pancake breakfast and cookies, along with a family-friendly post-race celebration! Plan to participate or bring your cheering section as everyone goes home a winner because it supports the Heartline and Heart House mission.
Pre-register by May 12 for $25 and be guaranteed an official race t-shirt, or sign up until race time for $30.
A special group rate is available for 4 participants who register together for the price of 3.
Children age 10 and under register free.
Schedule
Friday, June 10: 6:00pm to 7:00pm Packet Pickup at Heart House, 300 Reagan Dr, Eureka
Saturday, June 11: 6:15am to 7:30am Same Day Registration and Packet Pickup
Saturday, June 11: 7:30am 5K & 10K START
Saturday, June 11: 7:45am 2 Mile Walk START
Saturday, June 11: 8:30am After Party Begins with FREE Pancake and Sausage breakfast
5K & 10K Awards
Overall Awards: Top 1 Male and Top 1 Female
Age Group Awards: Top 3 Males and Top 3 Females
13 & Under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
https://raceroster.com/events/2022/56323/26th-annual-race-with-your-heart
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