The 29th annual women's distance festival 2 mile run will be held on July 12th at the Washington Park Picnic Shelter. This is a terrific course for first time runners, walkers, and experienced runners! The women's race will start at 8:00 followed by a free children's fun run at 8:40. The first 100 children who register will receive a free t-shirt. There also is a separate start for walkers, along with prizes just for walker. Awards will be given to the overall winner as well as the first and second place winners in all age categories. For the first time, the race is offering beautiful engraved silver bracelets to the first place finishers. The second place finishers will receive an engraved silver key chain. Participants will receive a non-fitted wicking sleeveless shirt if registered by July 1st. Availability and correct sizes may not be guaranteed after this date.
An informative health fair will start at 8:30. Approximately 8-10 booths will offer health screenings and information geared towards women and children.
Register online at womensdistance.com or getmeregistered.com or pick up paper application at Abe's Army or Springfield Running Center or several other sporting goods stores in town. For any questions call Susan Helm at 217-502-3992 or e-mail at susan.helm@comcast.net
Packet pick up and late registration will be from 4-7 on July 11th at the Springfield Running Center and from 6:30-7:15 the morning of the race at Washington Park/picnic shelter.
Lots of door prizes, porta potties, decorated bath rooms, food and friends.
Come and enjoy a female friendly day.
Proceeds will be donated to Girls on the Run. A non-profit prevention program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running.
Volunteers are needed so men come on out and support us women as we run!
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