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7th Annual 5K & Half Marathon
june 1, 2024
Deer creek, il
ARE YOU COUNTRY STRONG?
The River Bottom Country Runs for St Jude returns for our 7th Annual race on June 1, 2024 @ 7:00am.
It features a 5K and Half Marathon that will test your strength and agility as you navigate central Illinois' finest farm country.
These scenic runs start with a .25 mile hill and then flatten out for the remainder of the course.
All races are out and back style ending downhill, making your last mile your fastest!
MAKING AN IMPACT
The River Bottom Country Runs has a passion for creating good through doing what we and so many of our supporters love - - running!
We Run for Those Who Can't!
For the past six years we've been raising money for St Jude Runs, a fundraising arm of Children's Research Hospital. During that time we've raised and donated over $72,000! Our goal for 2023 is to surpass $100K raised for St. Jude.
St Jude Runs started over 40 years ago with one crazy idea. Run from the main St. Jude hospital in Memphis, TN to the affiliate hospital in Peoria, IL. This crazy idea has evolved into 35 different runs from other cities all running into Peoria, joining the Memphis to Peoria runners, and raising over $4M each year for St Jude!
the courses
5K
The River Bottom 5K boasts beautiful country scenery with large trees overlapping the beginning and end of the route in this ‘out and back’ style course.
half marathon
Stretch your legs with this long, mostly flat run. Winding farmland roads take you through several rural townships with a display of hometown living.
For THE Press
Since 2018, the River Bottom Country Runs has raised upwards of $70,000+ for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. we’re dedicated to st. jude’s mission of ensuring that no child shall die in the dawn of life.
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HEAR From OUR PARTICIPANTS::
“Their was plenty of water available on the course. Well Marked. Friendly volunteers. Enjoyed being out in the country.”
“I liked the attitude of everyone that participated whether that be runners, water station workers, and finish workers. this makes the race more enjoyable no matter your skill level.”
“supportng st. jude is a huge perk of this race, as well as the race offers the half marathon distance which is not offered that much around many places in illinois.”
“I really enjoyed the thoughtfulness and the details of taking care of the participants and genuine excitement that is shown at the finish line.”
“The ending is great going downhill..it’s pretty seeing all of the corn fields.”
“WELL ORGANIZED AND I FELT EXTERMELY SAFE.”
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PO Box 535, Washington, IL 61571
Send an Email
riverbottomcountryruns@gmail.com
Call Us
309-208-6394